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City Of Vernon
Vernon population growth slows, lags behind provincial average
VERNON – The growth of Vernon's population slowed in 2018 dropping below the provincial average…
Vernon gymnastics club appeal to council for $75,000 grant
VERNON – North Valley Gymnastics Society is asking Vernon council for a $75,000 grant to…
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 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…
Vernon councillors back 8.5 acre business park development
VERNON – A proposal to build an 8.5-acre business park on Silver Star Road came…
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…
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…
Vernon city council to consider 7 retail cannabis stores
VERNON – Seven cannabis retail stores could be heading to Vernon if city councillors and…
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…
Vernon’s mixed martial arts ban lifted
VERNON – Competitive mixed martial arts events will once again be welcome in Vernon. Vernon…
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 city council critical of ‘waste of time’ downtown safety report
VERNON – Described by one councillor as a "complete waste of time" and by another…
Vernon to crack down on illegal pot shops
VERNON – The City of Vernon is going to crack down on illegal pot shops.…
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…
City sets up organic waste composting drop-offs in Vernon
VERNON – The City of Vernon is allowing residents to take their compost to City…