News Items tag as: Vernon city council

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.
Pet pig flies in Vernon; councillor asks what's next?
July 14, 2015 - 1:13 PM

VERNON - It was an unusual case that some city councillors fear might not be so uncommon any more.
Upswing in payroll at Vernon city hall
June 24, 2015 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - There’s been a hike in payroll at the City of Vernon.
City approves wage increase for Vernon firefighters
June 23, 2015 - 6:00 PM

VERNON - Vernon firefighters will be getting a raise as part of a negotiated deal reached with the City of Vernon this week.
Vernon recreation fees going up
June 23, 2015 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - Residents will notice new prices when they pay for recreation services, but a Vernon councillor insists the fee increase is a reasonable one.
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THOMPSON: Gerrymandering and US midterms
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