News Items tag as: VNMAY2020

Petition to allow more than 50 vehicles at B.C. drive-ins garners growing support
May 27, 2020 - 11:04 AM

A petition appealing to the provincial government to axe a maximum of 50 vehicles at drive-in theatres has garnered nearly 11,000 signatures with more being added every minute.
More than 50 City of Vernon staffers had six-figure salaries in 2019
May 26, 2020 - 5:30 PM

Wages for the City of Vernon's top staff cost an extra $1.7 million in 2019 as more names were added to the list of those taking home $75,000 or more annually.
50 vehicle rule nixes grad ceremonies at Starlight Drive-In
May 26, 2020 - 2:14 PM

The graduating classes of at least four Okanagan and Shuswap high schools scheduled to have had their grad ceremonies at Enderby's Starlight Drive-In have had their celebrations cancelled.
Cutting red tape: Vernon council OKs patios in parking spaces, expanded liquor licences
May 26, 2020 - 12:15 PM

Downtown Vernon will soon have less parking and more patios following an unanimous vote by city council.
iN VIDEO: Big brown bear spotted in Vernon backyard
May 26, 2020 - 11:04 AM

Sheri Okrainetz had an unexpected visit from a brown bear yesterday morning after putting her dog outside.
A look inside Vernon's overdose prevention site
May 26, 2020 - 8:00 AM

On a non-descriptive street in downtown Vernon, across the road from a strip club, and around the corner from a methadone clinic, is the newly opened overdose prevention site.
No exceptions: all B.C. drive-ins limited to 50 vehicles
May 25, 2020 - 4:05 PM

All drive-ins are expected to restrict the number of vehicles to 50, including Enderby’s Starlight Drive-in.
Booze on the beach and legal graffiti? COVID-19 prompts Vernon council to think outside the box
May 25, 2020 - 3:57 PM

The City of Vernon is looking into the possibility of allowing alcohol to be consumed in public spaces.
Vernon school buses won't run when class resumes next week
May 25, 2020 - 1:32 PM

Vernon students who do decide to return to school next week will be doing so under their own steam, as school buses will not be running.
Alleged truck thief caught when he runs out of gas headed up to Vernon's King Eddy
May 25, 2020 - 9:20 AM

A truck thief was running low on fuel when he was arrested by frontline officers early Friday, May 25.
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News Items tag as: VNMAY2020

Petition to allow more than 50 vehicles at B.C. drive-ins garners growing support

More than 50 City of Vernon staffers had six-figure salaries in 2019

50 vehicle rule nixes grad ceremonies at Starlight Drive-In

Cutting red tape: Vernon council OKs patios in parking spaces, expanded liquor licences

iN VIDEO: Big brown bear spotted in Vernon backyard

A look inside Vernon's overdose prevention site

No exceptions: all B.C. drive-ins limited to 50 vehicles

Booze on the beach and legal graffiti? COVID-19 prompts Vernon council to think outside the box

Vernon school buses won't run when class resumes next week

Alleged truck thief caught when he runs out of gas headed up to Vernon's King Eddy

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