Tag Archives: City Hall
Result now official: Residents soundly reject plan for mosquito control
Update March 4, 2024 The results of a mosquito control assent vote in Electoral Area F (rural Enderby) of the Regional District of North Okanagan are now official. The RDNO said 114 people (8 per cent...
Mar 04, 2024
Site of downtown fire to be cleared, no plans for future use
Eight months after a fire ripped through a building in downtown Vernon, the site is finally ready to be cleared of debris.On July 4, 2023, a fire erupted in the building on the corner of 30th Street a...
Mar 04, 2024
Communities prepare for parks and rec transition after operator gives notice
The communities of Armstrong and Spallumcheen are reviewing future options for management of their jointly-run parks and recreation services and facilities.Canlan Ice Sports, the operator for close to...
Mar 03, 2024
Vernon's mayor calls Mulroney's death "the loss of a distinguished statesman"
The mayor of Vernon has paid his respects to the late Brian Mulroney.Canada's 18th Prime Minister passed away at the age of 84 Thursday, Feb. 29.Mayor Victor Cumming issued a statement Friday in tribu...
Mar 02, 2024
District council gets update on new buildings and road projects
Coldstream will be busy with infrastructure upgrades this spring including the new public works buildings.A referendum to borrow up to $8.5 million to construct the new buildings and renovate the form...
Feb 29, 2024
Bylaw infractions decline in Vernon
Calls to Vernon's bylaws department in 2023 were down on an annual basis.The Protective Services Bylaw Compliance 2023 year-end report to city council stated the calls for service totalled 4,880, mark...
Feb 28, 2024
Plans unveiled for Vernon bike park
Plans have been released for Vernon's newest outdoor recreation facility.An update including designs for the Becker Bike Park was provided to Vernon city council at the regular meeting Monday, Feb. 26...
Feb 28, 2024
Fire hall gets approval for new firefighters and vehicle
The Coldstream Fire Hall will be getting new resources -- both in personnel and equipment.Coldstream council gave an early budget approval of $4,500 to hire two paid-on-call firefighters for the depar...
Feb 28, 2024
Coldstream accepts gazebo donation
UPDATEColdstream council has accepted the donation of a gazebo constructed by a business at McKergow Meadows in the Middleton Mountain area.The structure, installed by Devco Construction in 2023, will...
Feb 28, 2024
Vernon's tourism sector fared relatively well in 2023 despite fires "destroying peak season"
Officials say the local tourism industry faced some major challenges with the past summer's extreme weather events, but still fared relatively well.Claus Larsen, chair of the Tourism Commission, prese...
Feb 28, 2024
