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City Of Vernon
Vernon fire crews extinguish suspicious blaze next to retirement residence
Fire crews in Vernon put out a blaze burning behind a downtown business first thing…
Vernon wants temporary immigration business program made permanent
The City of Vernon has been piloting an entrepreneurial immigration program with the province and…
Vernon council gives final approval for $136M indoor pool and rec centre
Vernon city council approved the final designs, budget and construction schedule for the $136-million Active…
iN PHOTOS: Historic North Okanagan ranch looks at microbrewery and ‘glamping’ to create revenue
VERNON – It may seem like an unlikely addition for a place more associated with…
Sexual activity at Vernon fire hall exposed ‘toxic’ workplace
CITY THOUGHT IT WAS RID OF ONE SOURCE. NOW THAT HE'S ORDERED BACK, WHAT'S NEXT?…
Vernon’s mixed martial arts ban lifted
VERNON – Competitive mixed martial arts events will once again be welcome in Vernon. Vernon…
Off-leash dogs could be solution to Vernon’s goose poop problem
VERNON – Allowing dogs to run off leash at Vernon's parks and beaches could be…
UPDATE: Vernon ordered to re-hire fire department employees fired for sexual activity in chief’s office
VERNON – The City of Vernon has been ordered to re-hire two fire department employees…
No easy path for local small business owners wanting to retire
VERNON – Richard Pierson is very happy his daughter will take over the business he…
Vernon looks for help from neighbours in new fight with provincial government
VERNON – Local politicians are calling for support from nearby municipalities to claw back more…
Survey says what? Crime and security not the most pressing issue facing downtown Vernon businesses?
VERNON – The conversation surrounding Vernon's street entrenched population and its effect of downtown business…
Vernon population growth slows, lags behind provincial average
VERNON – The growth of Vernon's population slowed in 2018 dropping below the provincial average…
Vernon council suspends fines for off-leash dog owners at Marshall Fields
VERNON – Dog owners in Vernon will not be ticketed for allowing their dogs off…
E-bikes sparking a new wave of cycling in Interior cities
Does anyone pedal their own bike anymore? If you haven’t already noticed, a cyclist who…
Vernon spending $50,000 on temporary staff… to hire more staff
VERNON – The City of Vernon is spending $50,000 to bring in more staff in…
Vernon council ditches proposed shopping cart ban
VERNON – The city has scrapped its controversial plan to ban shopping carts from the…
Vernon council may reverse decision on shopping cart ban
VERNON – Concerned about the costs of legal challenges to a bylaw banning shopping carts…
Vernon mayoral candidate apologetic about past social media outbursts
VERNON – Vernon mayoral candidate Darrin Taylor has come under fire for several social media…
Civil liberties group say Vernon’s proposed shopping cart ban unconstitutional
VERNON – The B.C. Civil Liberties Association is urging the city to axe it's proposed…
Rogue apiarist hopes a buzz will change Vernon’s beekeeping ban
VERNON – When Dawn Tucker agrees to meet up to explain her situation, she's careful…
Domestic rabbits released into the wild becoming problem once more in the Okanagan
LAKE COUNTRY – The Warren Peace Bunny Sanctuary in Lake Country is running out of…
‘Scandalous remarks’ strike a sour note with judge in Vernon neighbours dispute
VERNON – Making inflammatory statements, allegations of deceit and scandalous remarks did not pay off…
Okanagan Rail Trail gets almost $500,000 from federal government
KELOWNA – The Okanagan Rail Trail Initiative has received funding from both the province and…
Okanagan Rail Trail close to halfway mark of fundraising goal
OKANAGAN – The Okanagan Rail Trail Initiative has received a large grant from the province…