Tag Archives: City Hall
Downtown Vernon plaza not happening in 2024
The Downtown Vernon Association will be pushing pause on the downtown plaza this summer.The organization's report to Vernon city council said the plaza in the 2900-block of 30th Avenue showed, after t...
Feb 23, 2024
RDNO seeks grant to install fire detection weather station
The Regional District of North Okanagan is seeking financial support to protect against wildfires in one of Greater Vernon's main watersheds.A staff report to the RDNO board of directors requested app...
Feb 22, 2024
Greater Vernon Cultural Centre to move to detailed designs
Local politicians have given the green light to move forward with the next phase of the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre.At a special meeting on Feb. 21, members of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee...
Feb 22, 2024
Coldstream seeks input on new budget, includes 9.7% tax hike
The District of Coldstream may get a few more inquiries than normal as part of the public input process for its annual budget.The municipality's 2024-2028 draft financial plan includes a proposed 9.7 ...
Feb 22, 2024
City seeks regional support for early wildfire detection system
The City of Vernon is encouraging its regional partners to get behind a new system designed to detect wildfires quicker, in an effort to prevent damage to properties and infrastructure.Vernon Fire Res...
Feb 22, 2024
Proposed RDNO operating grants total over $750K, with $42K new funding
Five local organizations are seeking additional financial aid from local government.A report to the Regional District of North Okanagan Board of Directors stated the Arts Council of the North Okanagan...
Feb 21, 2024
Boil water advisory needed for maintenance work
Some residents of Spallumcheen will be under a boil water advisory once some maintenance work is completed on a water system.The township said the Larkin water reservoir will undergo cleaning and wate...
Feb 21, 2024
New transitional homes open
People experiencing homelessness in Kelowna now have access to 60 new indoor spaces with the opening of STEP Place at 759 Crowley Ave.STEP is an acronym for Supported Transitional [Housing] with Embed...
Feb 16, 2024
Coldstream's building permit values hit new high
The District of Coldstream hit a record high in building permit values in 2023.A report from the District's Development Services Department stated there were 117 building permits approved last year, w...
Feb 15, 2024
Crime prevention program sees over 3,500 hours worked in 2023
Vernon's Community Safety Unit undertook a variety of duties as part of crime prevention efforts in 2023.A year-end report on crime prevention to Vernon city council stated the unit, which consists of...
Feb 12, 2024
