News Items tag as: Vernon city council

Vernon RCMP request more than $200K for support staff, Kelowna could follow suit
June 09, 2024 - 4:00 PM

Vernon City Council is going to decide whether to give Vernon RCMP $220,000 for more support staff because of significant backlogs.
Vernon council gives final approval for $136M indoor pool and rec centre
April 08, 2024 - 12:10 PM

Vernon city council approved the final designs, budget and construction schedule for the $136-million Active Living Centre today.
Extra $15M for Vernon's indoor pool and rec centre will pay for extras
February 26, 2024 - 4:04 PM

The design for Vernon's new indoor pool and recreation complex was approved by city council today and it includes several enhancements not in the original plan.
Vernon's 2900 Plaza to be paused for the summer of 2024
February 23, 2024 - 11:30 AM
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The Downtown Vernon Association plans to pause the 2900 Plaza program for the summer of 2024.
Bow hunting pitched as solution for Vernon deer population
November 12, 2015 - 1:00 PM

VERNON - There’s talk about using bow hunting to help manage the deer population in Vernon.
Plans for huge new care home in downtown Vernon coming along
November 10, 2015 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - The creation of a large, multi-storey care home in downtown Vernon is moving along, but there are concerns it won’t be much to look at.
Vernon's Canada Day fireworks could return, but not without your help
November 10, 2015 - 11:30 AM

'WHAT I WOULD SUGGEST TO ALL THOSE PEOPLE WHO COMPLAINED... WHY DON'T YOU COME OUT AND SUPPORT THIS'
Disagreement over use of Vernon dog park has council at end of leash
September 30, 2015 - 9:00 PM

VERNON - City officials continue to spar over the use of a green space near Marshall Fields as an off-leash dog park.
The cost of free parking in Vernon
July 20, 2015 - 8:05 PM

VERNON - Easing up on paid parking downtown Vernon is leaving the city with a gap in revenue.
Province's new Stickle Road proposal fails to impress Vernon officials
July 14, 2015 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - Better, but not good enough is the message Vernon council sent to the Ministry of Transportation during a presentation about a new idea for improving the Stickle Road intersection.
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