Tag Archives: City Hall
Vernon prepares for transition to streamlined development processes
The City of Vernon is getting prepared for the start of new provincial housing legislation that will streamline the process for development applications.Starting June 30, 2024, the city will be transi...
May 06, 2024
Public encouraged to plan ahead during Emergency Preparedness Week
The City of Vernon is advising residents to take steps to protect and prepare themselves for emergency situations.May 5 -11 is Emergency Preparedness Week, and this year's theme is Be Prepared. Know y...
May 06, 2024
Council to discuss spring chipping program
An idea for a wood chipping program in Coldstream will be discussed by members of the district's council.Unlike Vernon, Coldstream does not have a residential chipping program that's funded by tax dol...
May 06, 2024
Crack sealing program cleans up roads in Coldstream
The District of Coldstream has announced its annual crack sealing program will start this weekend.The first phase will be from May 4 to 12 which will be conducted by Sealtec."We ask that the residents...
May 03, 2024
Upgrade will impact traffic on Vernon road
Motorists will have to deal with some detours on a busy Vernon street next week.Part of Alexis Park Drive will be closed to allow crews to upgrade underground utility services in the area.The road wil...
May 03, 2024
Vernon uses survey to get input on 2025 budget
It's still early in 2024 -- but the City of Vernon is already starting work on its 2025 budget.Residents and business are invited to take part in an online survey to outline what they think the spendi...
May 03, 2024
Province provides boost to local businesses
A North Okanagan business organization has received provincial funding to help local businesses grow and attract more customers.The Armstrong-Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce said the $72,300 is from ...
May 01, 2024
Repairs will close Vernon Rec Complex for one day
The Vernon Recreation Centre will be shut down to most of its users for one day next week.The City of Vernon said the closure on Thursday, May 9 is to allow BC Hydro to complete scheduled maintenance ...
May 01, 2024
Precautionary water notice rescinded
People in Grindrod no longer need to be concerned with the quality of their water.The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO), in partnership with Interior Health, rescinded a precautionary boil wa...
Apr 29, 2024
Bids sought to develop housing on public land in Kelowna
The province is freeing up local public land to provide more space for housing projects.The B.C. government is seeking proposals for pre-zoned housing sites on public lands in Kelowna and several othe...
Apr 29, 2024
