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The changing face of Vernon’s lakeshore: condos, hotel and more proposed
VERNON – Imagine sipping a latte from a cafe overlooking Okanagan Lake in Vernon, while…
Future of Vernon’s sustainable garden unclear
VERNON – Built as an example of sustainable gardening, tucked between Okanagan Science Centre and…
Proposed bylaw will ticket North Okanagan dog owners for not carrying poop bags
NORTH OKANAGAN – Dog owners in the North Okanagan could soon face fines for not…
Much ado about a loo: Taking Vernon’s new outdoor washroom for a spin
Its design was described as state of the art and its construction bombproof, and while…
Vernon city council nix outdoor skate rink idea
A temporary outdoor skating rink proposed to open this winter at the former site of…
Despite new public washroom, downtown Vernon still dealing with defecation issues
The problem of people defecating on the doorsteps and alleyways in downtown Vernon seems no…
Vernon’s new $110K toilet closed for repairs
Vernon's new state-of-the-art public washroom is having some teething problems. City of Vernon spokesperson Christy…
$50K offered for North Okanagan residents who have innovative waste reduction ideas
Do you have a brilliant idea that if implemented could reduce waste across the region?…
Nearly half of all bylaw calls involve Vernon’s street entrenched population
Almost 50 per cent of files dealt with by the City of Vernon's bylaw department…
Vernon councillor calls for homeless to be allowed to camp outside City Hall
A Vernon councillor has proposed to ban homeless people from camping in Polson Park and…
Why opening a new temporary homeless shelter in Vernon could become more difficult
Vernon city council has approved the first stage in changing regulations that would mean new…
Vernon council oppose staff and vote to raise speed limit on Commonage Road
Vernon city council has voted to increase the speed limit on Commonage Road going against…
New transit exchange coming to Vernon’s Village Green mall
Getting the bus to the Village Green mall is soon to become easier. Construction is…
Vernon homeless numbers down in 2019
The number of homeless people living in Vernon has taken a slight drop since last…
Call for Vernon homeless camp at City Hall quashed
A proposal to ban camping in Vernon's Polson Park — while allowing a camp at…