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Vernon spent $42K fixing vandalism on vandal-resistant public loos
The City of Vernon's vandal-resistant, $137,000 apiece, 24/7 washrooms, were vandalized on average once a…
Vernon councillor withdraws controversial supportive housing motion
Vernon city councillor Scott Anderson has removed a controversial motion that called for a moratorium…
Projected cost of Kamloops’s organic waste program already rising
With Kamloops's organic waste program still in the infant stages, questions like how often it…
Vernon won’t reveal costs in fire captain’s office-sex case
The City of Vernon has refused to disclose how much money it spent on its…
Vernon city council says no to drug decriminalization
A move put forward by a Vernon councillor in support of decriminalizing the possession of…
Elks Lodge members feel ‘bullied’ by Vernon over $100K grant support
The City of Vernon is preventing a 100-year-old service club from getting its hands on…
Vernon bylaw officers dealt with more than 150 COVID-19 violations in 2020
City of Vernon bylaw officers dealt with 152 COVID-19 related violations throughout 2020. The investigations,…
Vernon’s final bill in legal battle over fired firefighter tops $250K
The final tally of costs the City of Vernon has spent on multiple failed legal…
Okanagan, Kamloops cannabis stores cry foul over exorbitant business licence fees
Owners of cannabis stores in the Okanagan and Kamloops are paying up to 65 times…
Is Vernon’s copyright of Ogopogo cultural appropriation?
Is the City of Vernon's ownership of the copyright to Ogopogo another case of cultural…
Vernon’s Elk’s Lodge controversy turns to finger-pointing
After accusing the City of Vernon of bullying, the Elk's Lodge will now get the…
Vernon to give Ogopogo copyright to First Nations
The City of Vernon has decided to relinquish the copyright of Ogopogo and transfer it…
Politicians break promise, will borrow $28M for Greater Vernon Cultural Centre
Contrary to an earlier promise, politicians are pushing forward with a plan to borrow roughly…
Vernon residents could get 8% tax hike
Vernon residents could be looking at up to an eight per cent property tax hike…
Behind closed doors, Vernon council make move on drug decriminalization
At a closed-door meeting, Vernon council has opposed a move from the provincial government requesting…