Tag Archives: City Hall
Dementia awareness work in Vernon gets federal boost
A project to raise awareness of dementia in Vernon is benefiting from some federal support.The City of Vernon will receive $184,710 for its Addressing Dementia Stigma and Inclusiveness in Small Rural ...
Jan 26, 2024
Vernon's new communications/grants manager brings wealth of experience to position
Vernon's new communications and grants manager says she has always had a drive to work in municipal communications.Carolyn Baldridge was introduced as the new member of the city's staff at the regular...
Jan 26, 2024
Vernon recreation rates showing big gains
It appears that Greater Vernon residents are eager to be active.The City of Vernon says participation rates in its recreation programs in the fourth quarter of 2023 saw big leaps.City council got an u...
Jan 25, 2024
Vernon still exploring goose management options
The City of Vernon is still seeking ways to control the local goose population.At the city council meeting Monday, Jan. 22, a goose management motion from the in-camera portion of the Committee of the...
Jan 24, 2024
Sunken boats to be removed to protect water quality
The City of Kelowna has hired a company to remove several sunken boats near the Manhattan Point area which got damaged during the recent cold spell.The boats are considered a risk to the community's d...
Jan 23, 2024
Study says O'Keefe Ranch needs $2.8M in upgrades
An assessment on the current state of the O'Keefe Ranch has suggested $2.8 million needs to be spent to bring the buildings to a satisfactory condition.The results of the overview were provided to Ver...
Jan 23, 2024
Vernon council partly on board with 'transit challenge', cost of service discussed
Vernon city councillors will be riding the bus next week, but not for all their trips.At the regular meeting Monday, Jan. 22, the Okanagan Transit Alliance asked city council to take part in the Inter...
Jan 23, 2024
Housing legislation trying to solve problems not faced in Vernon: mayor
Vernon's mayor and council continue to have issues with new provincial housing legislation which they say doesn't apply to the city. At the regular meeting Monday, Jan. 22, city council was presented ...
Jan 23, 2024
City of Vernon welcomes new communications and grants manager
The City of Vernon has hired a new manager of communications and grants. Carolyn Baldridge was introduced to Vernon city council by Kevin Poole, Director of Corporate Administration and Deputy Chief A...
Jan 22, 2024
Warmer weather brings risk of localized flooding: City of Vernon
All of the snow that fell last week in the North Okanagan is turning into a wet, slushy mess as the temperatures rise this week.With that in mind, the City of Vernon is reminding residents to check an...
Jan 22, 2024
