News Items tag as: Vernon Council

Facilitator prepped for hot-button downtown Vernon business meeting on public safety
January 24, 2019 - 5:04 PM

VERNON - The stage is set for what looks to be a lively conversation about public safety and homelessness between downtown Vernon business owners, service providers and the Social Planning Council next month.
Vernon council debates role of Downtown Association
January 21, 2019 - 4:02 PM

VERNON - A letter from the Downtown Vernon Association submitted to City Council sparked yet another debate about tackling the crime problems facing local businesses.
Proposed hotel looking for Vernon council approval
January 04, 2019 - 3:50 PM

VERNON - A new building could become part of the Vernon skyline in the near future if a motion passes at council next week.
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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News Items tag as: Vernon Council

Facilitator prepped for hot-button downtown Vernon business meeting on public safety

Vernon council debates role of Downtown Association

Proposed hotel looking for Vernon council approval

Same road work, different price tag as construction costs rise in Vernon

How decals are helping bridge a literacy gap in Vernon

Vernon councillor alarmed over 'cavalier' attitude over agricultural land

Vernon council exploring options for largely empty downtown parkade

Questions and concerns over proposed cutblocks near Vernon

Merchants air mixed feelings about downtown Vernon market

Vernon council disagrees about panhandling issue

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