Tag Archives: City Hall

UPDATE: Vernon council to oppose riding changes
UPDATE: 5 p.m. Vernon council decided to write to the B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission requesting that Vernon in its entirety, along with Coldstream and RDNO Areas 'B' and 'C,' remain in the same ...
Corey Fischer Nov 14, 2022

New RDCO board chooses its leaders
The new board of directors for the Regional District of Central Okanagan has been sworn into office.Kelowna councillor Loyal Wooldridge was acclaimed by directors to serve a second year as chair. West...
Corey Fischer Nov 10, 2022

Flood mitigation work in park nears completion
The BX sediment pond project is nearing completion, which is a big step forward for flood mitigation efforts in Greater Vernon.The establishment of the pond located at BX Dog Park is part of the city'...
Corey Fischer Nov 05, 2022

Vernon mayoral runner up disappointed
A dejected Scott Anderson gathered with supporters in the private lounge at the Phoenix Steakhouse on Saturday night for what the two-term councillor had hoped would be a victory celebration.Anderson ...
Oct 17, 2022

Returning Vernon mayor ready to make progress in second term
A beaming Victor Cumming gathered with family and supporters at the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives Saturday to celebrate a decisive win in the Vernon mayoral race over two-term councillor Scott An...
Corey Fischer Oct 17, 2022

Vernon nearing population milestone, economy going strong
The Vernon and North Okanagan economy continues to expand as the region approaches some milestones for population growth.Population in the city is up by 11 per cent and 9 per cent in the North Okanaga...
Corey Fischer Sep 26, 2022

Candidate would give Vernon louder voice on provincial issues
One of the candidates seeking the mayor's chair in Vernon this fall has outlined his plan to give Vernon a bigger voice in efforts to lobby for changes at the provincial level. Scott Anderson, a curre...
Corey Fischer Sep 22, 2022

Seniors weigh in on Active Living Centre
One of the busiest booths at the Vernon Seniors Fair this past weekend was Greater Vernon Recreation's information site on the Active Living Centre. Vernon Seniors Fair at Polson Park Saturday (Kevin ...
Sep 20, 2022

Former broadcaster looks to bring more transparency to Vernon council
A man who spent 30 years in broadcast media and marketing says he aims to create a more transparent local government in Vernon.Ross Hawse is one of 13 candidates running for the six councillor positio...
Sep 20, 2022

All RDNO director positions filled
The directors for the Regional District of North Okanagan have all been decided, nearly a full month before ballots are actually cast in the 2022 Local General Election.As of Friday, Sept. 16, all fiv...
Sep 20, 2022

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Fire spreads to house
Vernon home "significantly damaged" by grass fire
Apr 02, 2026

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Youth Health Services
Youth immunization, sexual health clinic opening in Vernon
Apr 02, 2026
Displaced For A Week
Some residents still displaced from fatal apartment fire
Apr 01, 2026

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High Fatal Overdose Risk
Drug alert issued in Vernon
Apr 01, 2026
Parkrun
Local teacher bringing global running group to the North Okanagan
Apr 01, 2026