Tag Archives: City Hall
Major changes in O'Keefe Ranch operations
Historic O'Keefe Ranch is making some changes to it's operations following a tough 2020 due to COVID-19."Our income was incredibly slashed, and so as a result of that, we qualified for the federal wag...
Mar 09, 2021
Vernon bylaw complaints down in 2020
Bylaw files in the City of Vernon dropped from nearly 6,800 in 2019, to just over 6,100 last year, a 9.2 per cent decrease. The drop followed four straight years of increases of at least 11 per cent. ...
Mar 09, 2021
City of Vernon Covid costs tallied up
The cost of Covid-19 to City of Vernon operations last year has been put at $317,882 for direct costs and $2,576,265 for net revenue shortfalls for a total of almost $2.9-million.The shortfalls came i...
Mar 08, 2021
Four-way stop cost finalized
Vernon council has finally settled on a budget to make the temporary four-way stop at 43rd Avenue and 20th Street permanent.Council approved spending $80,000 from the local improvement reserve.In addi...
Mar 08, 2021
Ogopogo author back for more
The author of a children's book about the fabled lake monster Ogopogo is taking another dive into the depths with a new book, and is seeking copyright usage from the City of Vernon.The City of Vernon ...
Mar 07, 2021
Greater Vernon politicians reach out to First Nations
Regular meetings involving Vernon mayor Victor Cumming and Vernon council and Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) Chief Byron Louis and his council members, have been ongoing for the past few years.The sessio...
Mar 06, 2021
RDNO manager heads for Alberta
A key member of the management team at the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is moving on. General manager of Community Services Mike Fox has accepted a position with the City of Lethbridge. ...
Mar 04, 2021
The Village of Lumby revamps waste collection
The Village of Lumby is embarking on a new residential waste collection program that will include curbside organic waste collection. The move comes as part of a regional effort to reduce the amount of...
Mar 04, 2021
Bigger hammer for construction non compliance
The City of Vernon is doubling the fee it charges when notice on title is put on a property.The move is hoped to give building inspection another tool when dealing with building deficiencies. Director...
Feb 28, 2021
Harwood temporary four way stop still temporary
A temporary four-way stop sign that was placed on 43 rd Avenue and 20 th Street in Sept. 2020, still has the temporary signage in place, despite direction from Vernon Council at the Oct. 12, 2020 meet...
Feb 26, 2021
