Tag Archives: City Hall
City and union finalize new labour deal
A new collective agreement has been ratified by the City of West Kelowna and close to 200 of its staff.The four year deal was reached by the city and the Association of Local Government Employees Unio...
Apr 24, 2024
Proposed tax hike would cost Vernon homeowners extra $86
A proposed property tax hike will be discussed by Vernon city council next month.After finding an error in the background report calculations, the proposed tax hike that was first presented in early A...
Apr 24, 2024
Local resorts seeking exemption from foreign buyers ban
Two area resort locations are hoping to be exempt from the foreign buyers ban.SilverStar Mountain Resort and Predator Ridge Resort are asking the federal government for exemptions from the policy.A le...
Apr 23, 2024
Safety enhancements planned for Vernon park, playground closed
The playground at Vernon's Civic Memorial Park will be temporarily closed for safety enhancement work next week.Crews will be replacing the wood chips on the ground around the swing and slide sections...
Apr 23, 2024
Grant funding to ensure Vernon is prepared for emergencies
The City of Vernon will be better prepared for emergencies and disasters thanks to financial aid from a provincial organization.At its regular meeting Monday, April 22, city council heard that the Uni...
Apr 23, 2024
UPDATE: Attendance down for Recreation Services, but aquatics revenue up
Though attendance may have dropped for Vernon recreation facilities last quarter, there was more money coming in.At the regular meeting Monday, April 22, Vernon City Council heard there were declines ...
Apr 23, 2024
Pond at BX Ranch dog park to remain closed for several years
Pet owners won't have access to the pond at BX Dog Park for a number of years.At the regular meeting Monday, April 22, Vernon City Council heard the upgrades to the sediment pond require that part of ...
Apr 23, 2024
Water advisory for residents in South BX
Some residents of the South BX in the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) are on a precautionary water quality advisory.The RDNO said the customers supplied by Greater Vernon Water (GVW) in the...
Apr 22, 2024
Safety and commitment highlighted as Vernon wins awards
Vernon residents are well trained when it comes to life saving skills.The B.C. and Yukon branch of the Lifesaving Society Canada has presented Vernon Recreation Services, through the Vernon Aquatic Ce...
Apr 22, 2024
Kal Beach Pier upgrade still waiting for permit approval
A project to upgrade the Kal Beach Rotary Pier in Coldstream is still waiting for regulatory approval before it can proceed.Coldstream council awarded the contract to reconstruct the pier in August 20...
Apr 22, 2024
