Tag Archives: City Hall
Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation & Culture tax levy drops
The cost to fund Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture (GVRPC) is dropping by about 4.8 per cent for 2021, thanks in part to debt being paid off on two facilities.Two large debt issues - $14,25...
Jan 15, 2021
Update: Fire protection may be extended to Lawrence Heights
Update: Lawrence Heights residents can now go ahead with a vote on whether they wish to pay for fire protection service from the Okanagan Indian Band Volunteer Fire Department. Regional District of th...
Jan 14, 2021
Greater Vernon Water looks at freezing water rates
The 2021 Greater Vernon Water budget, calling for a 2.7 per cent overall increase, has been adopted by the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee (GVAC), but that could change if a hold is put on water rat...
Jan 14, 2021
Fortis Legacy Fund to be reviewed by Vernon council
A 13 million dollar gift given to the City of Vernon by Fortis BC a number of years ago doesn't have any strings attached. Questions about the fund came up during the city's 2021 budget debate, in ter...
Jan 13, 2021
Lot amalgamation paves the way for redevelopment
The amalgamation of single family home lots in Vernon's Alexis Park area could provide up to 48 new residences.The three properties involved in the potential development are located at 3912 and 3914 A...
Jan 12, 2021
Turtle Mountain plan moves ahead slow and steady
An official community plan amendment and rezoning application for 35 acres of land on Turtle Mountain has passed the public hearing stage, with Vernon council's approval.Westco Properties Incorporated...
Jan 12, 2021
Public washrooms are being 'misused'
One Vernon councillor feels it's time to review whether public washrooms in Vernon's downtown should be open 24/7, after residents discovered people might be using them for overnight shelter."I know w...
Jan 12, 2021
Council looks at Polson Park skating for next winter
An idea dating back five years to have an ice rink in Polson Park has returned to the fold, but it won't be for this winter.Coun. Dalvir Nahal originally brought the idea forward, but it was scrubbed ...
Jan 12, 2021
Media vacation inquiry rankles councillor
A media request to Vernon City Hall has drawn the ire of council members.Politicians travelling abroad over the Christmas vacation, when everyone else was being told to stay home has resulted in firin...
Jan 12, 2021
Propane fire pit trial approved for Polson Park
Vernon council has approved a plan by councillor Scott Anderson to allow fire pits in Polson Park, through April 5. The final approval of the bylaw would be required at council's meeting January 25.De...
Jan 11, 2021
