News Items tag as: Vernon Council

Same road work, different price tag as construction costs rise in Vernon
January 29, 2016 - 1:00 PM

VERNON - It costs the city more to do the same construction project today than it did a couple years ago.
How decals are helping bridge a literacy gap in Vernon
January 28, 2016 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - A literacy project in Vernon is proving words aren’t just for the pages of storybooks.
Vernon councillor alarmed over 'cavalier' attitude over agricultural land
January 25, 2016 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - A Vernon councillor is concerned her colleagues are letting the preservation of agricultural land fall by the wayside.
Vernon council exploring options for largely empty downtown parkade
December 15, 2015 - 11:30 AM

VERNON - Concerns around safety might be deterring people from using downtown Vernon’s parkade.
Questions and concerns over proposed cutblocks near Vernon
November 25, 2015 - 10:30 AM

VERNON - A proposed cutblock in the Coldstream area has the City of Vernon asking more questions.
Merchants air mixed feelings about downtown Vernon market
November 24, 2015 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - Vernon has some hard data on how downtown merchants feel about the summertime Avenue Market, and while it's not all good there is support to keep the market going.
Vernon council disagrees about panhandling issue
November 10, 2015 - 6:51 AM

VERNON - A Vernon city councillor insists panhandling is getting out of control, but that view isn’t shared by the rest of council.
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Same road work, different price tag as construction costs rise in Vernon