Tag Archives: City Hall
Vernon looking at outside funding to bolster its Emergency Operations Centre
The City of Vernon is looking for some outside funding to enhance its emergency support capability.At the regular meeting Monday, De. 15, Vernon City Council was asked to authorized staff to apply for...
Dec 16, 2025
Water Quality Advisory issued for parts of Shannon Lake
The City of West Kelowna has issued a water quality advisory for certain areas of Shannon Lake after an unanticipated mechanical issue affected the local water supply. Residents in the impacted zones ...
Dec 16, 2025
Strong winds expected across parts of B.C. Interior
It is shaping up to be a blustery 24 hours in the region.Strong southwesterly winds are forecast to hit several regions of the B.C. Interior overnight, Environment Canada says.Areas at risk include th...
Dec 16, 2025
Vernon's mayor and council pay going up as originally planned
The local municipal leaders are getting the pay raise originally set for the coming year, after justifying the increase as fair and a way of attracting people to do the job.At the regular meeting Mond...
Dec 15, 2025
Vernon's new OCP officially adopted
The plan that guides Vernon's growth vision and strategies for the next 20 years is now in place.Vernon City Council adopted the new Official Community Plan (OCP) at the regular meeting Monday, Dec. 1...
Dec 15, 2025
Central Okanagan residents urged to note holiday garbage schedule
Residents in the Central Okanagan are being reminded that curbside garbage and recycling schedules will change over the holiday season.The Regional District of Central Okanagan says there will be no c...
Dec 15, 2025
Vernon to distribute over $50k in Council Discretionary Grants, $20K to the food bank
The City of Vernon has over $50,000 to give to local non-profits and organizations.A city staff report stated that there were five applicants who should be awarded funds through the October intake of ...
Dec 14, 2025
Vernon Council to discuss lesser pay increases
Vernon's Mayor and Councillors will have their remuneration going up next year, but not by as much as previously expected.After receiving critique from the public, Councillor Kari Gares brought forwar...
Dec 12, 2025
Central Okanagan tops Canada in apartment vacancy rates
Kelowna and the surrounding Central Okanagan region are now facing the highest apartment vacancy rate of any major city in Canada.That is according to the latest data from the Canada Mortgage and Hous...
Dec 12, 2025
West Kelowna residents have one day left to weigh in on 2026 budget
The City of West Kelowna is issuing a final call for public input as the engagement period for its Draft 2026 Budget closes Friday.Residents have until Dec. 12 to review the proposed spending plan and...
Dec 11, 2025
