Tag Archives: City Hall
Second immigrant worker program proposed for Vernon and North Okanagan
Community Futures North Okanagan is looking to build off a successful program used to bring skilled foreign workers to the region.At the regular meeting Monday, June 24, Vernon city council was asked ...
Jun 25, 2024
Seniors still upset at Ottawa, staging second rally for higher pensions; government responds
For the second time in the last few months, seniors in Vernon and seven other B.C. communities will be protesting having to live below the poverty line when relying on the federal government's Canada ...
Jun 25, 2024
Vernon adopts zoning bylaw to comply with provincial legislation
The City of Vernon has condensed its zoning to align with B.C. regulations.City staff spent the past three months condensing the property zones in Vernon to 19 types: Agricultural Land Reserve, Agricu...
Jun 25, 2024
Update: Bridge reopens after sink hole repaired
Vehicles are once again able to use a bridge on Grandview Flats Road in Spallumcheen. A small sink hole was discovered on the bridge on Saturday, June 22, which led to the span being closed as a preca...
Jun 24, 2024
Thousands provide input on food waste program
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is gathering feedback until next Tuesday, July 2 on what residents would like to see in a curbside food waste collection program.The process will determine wh...
Jun 24, 2024
Road closures need for Vernon road repaving
A temporary detour will be in place for part of 37th Street and 30th Avenue in Vernon this week, as crews begin work on a multi-phase road repaving project.Starting on the morning of Wednesday, June 2...
Jun 24, 2024
City spends $12M to acquire land for park and transportation link
The City of Kelowna has announced the purchase of a 1.94-acre property located at 1910-1960 Dayton Street to extend Sutherland Avenue from Dickson Avenue to Dayton Street and create a future park spac...
Jun 21, 2024
Okanagan's $688,000 new milfoil harvester is first of its kind in North America
What cost $688,000, is vital to the Okanagan's tourism industry, and is looking for a name? If you said the newest milfoil harvester used to control the weed on the valley's lakes, you would be right....
Jun 20, 2024
North Okanagan bylaws changed to align with new provincial housing rules
The Regional District of North Okanagan's zoning bylaws have been amended to open more housing opportunities, as part of new provincial legislation.At the June 19 meeting, the RDNO Board of Directors ...
Jun 20, 2024
Grand opening held for new Greater Vernon trail
Residents and visitors have a new nature trail to enjoy in Greater Vernon.The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) has announced the grand opening of the Upper BX Creek Trail, which extends the ...
Jun 19, 2024
