Tag Archives: City Hall
Vernon makes a timely tech donation
A city of Vernon technology upgrade is coming at just the right time for many local non-profit organizations. The city's information services has 40 computer towers that have "aged-out" and will be do...
Corey Fischer Nov 25, 2020
Is the Rocky Mountain Ridge Mussel actually endangered?
The mayor of Vernon wants to review the science behind declaring the Rocky Mountain Ridge Mussel (RMRM) as an endangered species.As a result of the designation, the province is restricting the use of ...
Corey Fischer Nov 25, 2020
Vernon councillor schooled on four-way stops
Vernon councillor Brian Quiring is eating some crow when it comes to advance warning signage on four-way stops. "I received a little lesson this week on four-way stops," Quiring said. "The first day o...
Corey Fischer Nov 25, 2020
40 percent of Vernon bylaw files deal with street entrenched
Four of every ten files opened by Vernon Bylaw enforcement over the summer enforcement period were to do with Vernon's street entrenched population. A total of 292 people generated the activity; some ...
Corey Fischer Nov 25, 2020
Shift in service culture required at city hall
Members of Vernon council have some questions about interactions between city employees and developers at city hall's planning and development department. The department has been under scrutiny by cou...
Corey Fischer Nov 24, 2020
City supports carnival events if they comply with COVID rules
Vernon city council is supporting efforts by the Winter Carnival society to hold some sort of celebration in February.Aptly themed "Wild West Carnival," the event has been a wild one to plan with ever...
Nov 24, 2020
Recreation services belt tightening due to COVID-19
City of Vernon recreation services is adjusting for the potential of 50 percent less revenue in 2021 and expenses remaining at current levels. Manager of Recreation Services, Doug Ross, has presented ...
Corey Fischer Nov 24, 2020
Click and collect pick-up locations approved downtown
Vernon council is moving to make it easier for residents to safely shop in the downtown by designating several pick-up locations for phone and online order pick-up from restaurants and retailers.Small...
Nov 23, 2020
Wrinkles still being worked out on dog licensing
A new dog licensing program called Docupet rolled out by the Regional District of North Okanagan still has more wrinkles than a Chinese Shar Pei, according to some directors."I'm very disappointed wit...
Corey Fischer Nov 23, 2020
Paddle corridor floated for Kalamalka Lake in 2021
A paddle corridor along the west side of Kalamalka Lake is being considered in 2021 budget discussions by the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee (GVAC). The Greater Vernon Trails and Natural Spaces 202...
Corey Fischer Nov 13, 2020

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