Tag Archives: City Hall
New home construction remains slow in Greater Vernon
April was another slow month for new housing construction in Greater Vernon.Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reported just 13 housing starts in Vernon in April of 2024. While up from the...
May 15, 2024
FireSmart actions planned for city property, public info session set
The City of Vernon will be taking action to reduce the risk of wildfires, and is encouraging others to do the same.FireSmart work is planned for city-owned lands, and members of the public are invited...
May 15, 2024
Armstrong and Spallumcheen launch Stage Two water restrictions
Armstrong and Spallumcheen have both implemented Stage 2 water restrictions which take effect at 12 p.m. Wednesday (May 15)."These restrictions are in place as we switch our water source to our wells ...
May 15, 2024
Update: Coldstream decides which park needs irrigation upgrade
Coldstream council deferred the irrigation project in Sovereign Park by reallocating the funding for the project to the irrigation works for the sports fields in Coldstream Park. When the Sovereign ir...
May 15, 2024
Restorative Justice dealt with 34 cases, 31 agreements in 2023
Restorative Justice had a busy year mediating meetings and fostering agreements in 2023.The program, run through the Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon and District branch (CMHA Vernon), coordi...
May 15, 2024
Council votes to reduce construction noise on weekends
Kelowna council is moving forward with changes to address complaints about construction noise.After reviewing the options and looking at what other communities do, council decided to allow the noise d...
May 14, 2024
Fireworks deemed 'unsafe' for Vernon's Canada Day, but many other events planned
Fireworks likely won't be shot off during Vernon's Canada Day celebrations this year, but a representative for the group organizing the event says it will still feature lots of activities.Mayla Janzen...
May 14, 2024
Temporary homes for unhoused opening in Kelowna
People experiencing homeless in Kelowna will soon have access to temporary homes.Trailside Transitional Housing, located at 2740 Highway 97 North, features 60 new temporary modular homes, including 14...
May 14, 2024
Vernon council "frustrated" with Lakeview Pool cost overruns
Vernon city council was displeased to learn of the costly delays in the Lakeview Wading Pool Revitalization project.At the regular meeting Monday, May 13, council learned that a power connector that h...
May 14, 2024
O'Keefe Ranch gets more financial aid from the City of Vernon
Vernon city council has decided to approve additional funding for operations at O'Keefe Ranch.The historic site had asked the city for $70,000 in funding, building on the $80,000 already approved by t...
May 13, 2024
