Tag Archives: City Hall
Vernon's proposed tax hike lowered due to new fee agreement
Vernon City Council is projecting a tax increase lower than previously thought for 2024.As a fee for service agreement for recreation services has been made between Vernon, the District of Coldstream,...
Dec 04, 2023
Vernon council to discuss 2024 budget which could see 7.8% tax hike
Vernon city council members will be discussing what's in -- and what's out -- of the city's 2024 budget at special meetings this week.The meetings will take place Monday and Tuesday (Dec. 4-5), starti...
Dec 04, 2023
Public gets first look at Greater Vernon Cultural Centre designs
The public now has a better idea of what the proposed Greater Vernon Cultural Centre will look like, and what features it will include.The new concept designs were unveiled at an open house at the Gre...
Dec 01, 2023
Fee for service model agreed to for recreation services
The communities in Greater Vernon have come to an agreement on funding recreation services.The City of Vernon stated that a 'Fee for Service' agreement has been established between the City, the Distr...
Dec 01, 2023
Coldstream backs Sunday library openings
The District of Coldstream will again join forces with the City of Vernon to allow the local library to open on Sundays over the winter.Coldstream council will provide $4,233 to the city to support co...
Nov 30, 2023
Public event to unveil design of Greater Vernon Cultural Centre
The community is invited to find out what the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre will look like at an event this week.The Regional District of North Okanagan is holding a design unveiling Friday, Dec. 1 a...
Nov 29, 2023
Council on board with more housing at salad plant
Coldstream council is supporting an application to add more housing for temporary farm workers at the Vegpro salad packing plant on Ricardo Road.The Quebec-based company is seeking approval from the A...
Nov 28, 2023
Vernon council displeased with inclusion in speculation tax
Vernon council will voice their opposition to the city being included in the province's speculation and vacancy tax.The province announced that Vernon, Coldstream, and 11 other communities in B.C. wou...
Nov 28, 2023
Bike lane proposed for Husband Road in Coldstream
A proposal to widen Husband Road from the Mariposa/Sunflower Place intersection to 12707 Husband Road goes before Coldstream council Monday. A staff report seeks permission to proceed with design work...
Nov 27, 2023
Coldstream public works building contract awarded
Coldstream has awarded to contract for its new public works facility to PCL Construction.An updated construction schedule is expected shortly, with site servicing and demolition starting in February 2...
Nov 26, 2023
