Tag Archives: City Hall
Coldstream cautious on new housing options
Coldstream council is moving carefully on approving changes to zoning and other measures that would allow for secondary suites, duplexes and carriage homes in more areas. The Advisory Planning Commiss...
May 28, 2021
RDN to spend $6.4M upgrading Parksville sewage infrastructure
PARKSVILLE - Increased capacity and addressing flood concerns are two key reasons for an expansive upgrade to Parksville's sewage system. The Regional District of Nanaimo board approved a $6.4 million...
May 28, 2021
Vernon council opposes download of handgun control
Vernon council doesn't want anything to do with gun control, and will let the federal government know. The federal government introduced Bill C-21 in February, which among other measures, would to emp...
May 28, 2021
UPDATE: Vernon automated garbage collection means a rate increase
Update: The move to automated collection carts for residential garbage in the city is going to cost taxpayers a little more. Vernon council approved the new fee structure at Tuesdays council meeting. ...
May 27, 2021
Five storey condo approved on Okanagan Lake
Vernon council has given approval for rezoning two properties at 7497 and 7501 Brooks Lane to allow for a 17-unit, five storey development on Okanagan Lake, near the Strand. The Brooks Landing project...
May 27, 2021
Downtown Vernon businesses engaged on street closures
The Downtown Vernon Association (DVA) is freeing up staff time to talk to downtown business owners about the potential closure of the 2900 and 3000 blocks of 30th Avenue.The idea had been discussed pr...
May 27, 2021
There will be lots of 'bark' at Kin Beach Park
An 'on-leash' trial has been approved for this summer for Kin Beach Park. Vernon council voted in favour of spending $2,000 for signage and pet waste receptacles, but not all council members wanted to...
May 26, 2021
UPDATE: Council approves $32,500 for picnic tables
Update: Vernon council has approved the placement of five new concrete picnic tables in the downtown, despite hesitation from some members of council. "I don't know about this one; it's good to have p...
May 26, 2021
UPDATE: Bella Vista Road safety measures under review
Update: Residents of Sandon Place in Vernon appear to be getting some traction from city hall on safety improvements for Bella Vista Road. Several residents wrote to council with concerns for pedestri...
May 26, 2021
Okanagan Landing Road boat launch will stay closed
It will be tougher to float your boat in Okanagan Lake this summer, after a motion to re-open the launch at 8835 Okanagan Landing Road was defeated at Vernon council on Tuesday. The launch was closed ...
May 26, 2021
