Tag Archives: City Hall
Vernon's Chief Administrative Officer leaving after just one year in the role
The City of Vernon's administrative head is leaving his position and moving to the coast after just one year on the job.The city said the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Peter Weeber, will leave h...
Oct 16, 2025
New framework established for event grants in Vernon
The City of Vernon has a new model for how it supports events in the community.The city has developed a Community Event Partnership Grant Policy outlining how the municipality will support local event...
Oct 16, 2025
Greyhound looking at bringing intercity busing back to Vernon, B.C.
Vernonites may have more options for travelling in the future.FlixBus, through its subsidiary Greyhound Lines Inc., will be applying to the B.C. Passenger Transportation Board (PTB) to extend its inte...
Oct 15, 2025
Savings identified in choosing Canadian for the Active Living Centre construction
Construction of Vernon's new recreation hub is moving along, and is under budget after some saving opportunities were found.A city staff report said construction of the new Active Living Centre was tr...
Oct 15, 2025
Vernon laying groundwork for Polson Park Revitalization Plan
The City of Vernon will be looking at enhancing its key downtown park.City Council received a report on a developing a plan to revitalize Polson Park at the regular meeting Tuesday, October 14.With th...
Oct 15, 2025
Vernon moving ahead with exploring free transit for youth
Youth in Greater Vernon may see a free transit project launched soon, depending on if the city's partners want to be involved.At the regular meeting Tuesday, October 14, Vernon City Council voted in f...
Oct 14, 2025
Vernon call on Feds to reform bail
The City of Vernon is advancing its call for bail reform.The Mayors of Vernon, Kelowna, West Kelowna and Penticton issued a joint call to have the court system reviewed in mid-September.The City of Ve...
Oct 14, 2025
Coldstream seeking grant for firefighter gear decontamination
The District of Coldstream is looking at some outside funding to help prevent local firefighters from being exposed to dangerous particulate matter.A district staff report asked council to authorize s...
Oct 14, 2025
Local leaders, partners, taking to the streets for annual Business Walks
Elected officials and community partners will be checking in with local business owners and managers as part of the annual Business Walks.On Wednesday, Oct. 15, civic leaders and representatives from ...
Oct 12, 2025
Vernon Creek Naturalization at Polson Park moving along
Progress continues to be made on the Polson Park Vernon Creek Naturalization project.A city staff report said the in-stream work was completed within the fish window, as regulated by the Department of...
Oct 11, 2025
