City of Vernon

September 4, 2019 12:38 am

Vernon city council takes no specific action on seniors’ petition

What did come out of Tuesday’s council meeting was support for hiring two new bylaw officers next summer. Continue reading →

Economy

August 6, 2019 4:45 pm

City disappointed after Vernon housing development stalls

By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist

The development, which would have provided 173 homes on Vernon’s east side, has been “put on hold indefinitely.” Continue reading →

Traffic

July 29, 2019 9:00 pm

Vernon planning for major growth in electric vehicles by 2040

By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist

The city looking to keep pace with the changing times by working to identify four new locations for charging stations. Continue reading →

Canada

July 18, 2019 9:01 pm

‘Truly a sad thing’: Emotions mixed as Vernon’s horse racing track demolished

By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist

After 120 years of horse racing, Kin Race Track has been reduced to rubble. Continue reading →

Okanagan

July 13, 2019 2:15 pm

Water quality advisory rescinded for Vernon’s Kin Beach

Seven days after the water quality advisory was first issued, the City of Vernon says it’s now safe to resume swimming in the area. Continue reading →

Canada

July 8, 2019 3:50 pm

UPDATE: Council gives developer green light to build next to Vernon heron sanctuary

Residents say a proposed construction project in Vernon could affect a nearby Great Blue Heron population. Continue reading →

Health

July 5, 2019 3:06 pm

Water quality advisory issued for Kin Beach on Okanagan Lake; swimming not recommended

The City of Vernon is citing adverse weather conditions and higher-than-allowable bacterial counts in announcing the water quality advisory. Continue reading →

Vernon

June 25, 2019 9:28 pm