Category Archives: Vernon
City of Vernon lowers development cost charges while other cities see a spike
It's about to cost a little less to develop land in the city of Vernon.Vernon city council approved changes to the city's development cost charge bylaw at its council meeting on Monday. A development ...
Jan 13, 2020
Mission makes changes to accomodate freezing weather
A Vernon social agency that provides meals and other services for the homeless says it's trying to do its best to make sure their guests stay warm during this cold snap.Parker Crook, media and events ...
Jan 13, 2020
UPDATE: Council supports more cannabis shops
UPDATEVernon council has approved two more applications for recreational cannabis stores in the city.One in the Fruit Union Plaza at 3101 Highway 6, called Cannabis Cowboys, was supported by everyone ...
Jan 13, 2020
Salvation Army 'humbled by support' in annual campaign
Officials from Vernon's Salvation Army are thanking the community for what it calls "tremendous support."The local social agency wrapped up its annual Christmas fundraising campaign, which raised over...
Jan 13, 2020
Wanted man sought by police
Local RCMP are seeking tips from the public as they try to track down a wanted Vernon resident.Darrin Daniel Sukovieff, 32, is wanted on outstanding charges for possession of stolen property, dangerou...
Jan 13, 2020
UPDATE: Severe road drifts and ice causing traffic issues
2 p.m.All roads in the Township of Spallumcheen are open.The township asks people continue to drive with caution as several roads in the south sector are narrow. The AIM (non-Township) portion of Gran...
Jan 13, 2020
Downtown restaurant robbed by man with knife
A Vernon restaurant was the target of an armed robbery over the weekend, which so far has not led to any arrests.Police were called to an unnamed restaurant in the 3100 block of 29th Avenue, believed ...
Jan 13, 2020
School Bus Delays
There are some bus delays this morning within School District 22. Some areas are not serviceable due to the snow and cold conditions. Route 42 to Lumby and Cherryville is delayed by about 20 minutes. ...
Rebecca Barton Jan 13, 2020
City considers funding for waste study
Local politicians continue to examine the need for a household organics collection program.Vernon council will decide at their meeting today if they want to work with the Regional District of North Ok...
Jan 13, 2020
Group pushes city for more bike infrastructure
The Downtown Vernon Association is calling on the city to continue to improve bicycle infrastructure in its business improvement areas.The business group says the advent of the Okanagan Rail Trail wil...
Jan 13, 2020

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