Greater Vernon

• RDNO using alternative approval process to borrow money for Greater Vernon Cultural Centre

  The regional district originally envisioned a $40-million project, but scaled it back to $28 million after failing to secure needed grants.

  Economy

  Mar 23, 2022
  
• New child-care centres in Vernon to open in September

  'These child care spaces will give children from the Vernon area access to quality early learning programs and will expand options for their parents.'

  Education

  Mar 22, 2022
  
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• 2022 B.C. Winter Games in Greater Vernon postponed

  B.C. organizers say the ongoing COVID pandemic coupled with external factors in the past year have made it impossible to stage a safe and memorable Games this winter.

  Sports

  Jan 15, 2022
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• COVID-19: Vernon Chamber of Commerce seeking equity on capacity limits

  The chamber says capacity limits for the Interior Health region should be the same as Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island health regions.

  Health

  Oct 27, 2021
• Tolko alters logging plans for cutblock located above Greater Vernon’s primary water source

  According to the RDNO, the cutblock was 500 metres above the Duteau Creek water intake, which supplies 60 per cent of Greater Vernon’s water.

  Environment

  May 5, 2021
• Voters approve Vernon cultural centre in referendum

  The regional district has been given the green light to borrow $25-million for the project.

  Politics

  Oct 21, 2018
• Vernon cultural centre borrowing would cost ‘average’ household $48 a year

  The figures were released as the regional district gears up for a referendum on borrowing up to $25 million for the new $40-million facility.

  Politics

  Aug 28, 2018
• North Okanagan residents vote in favour of replacing Civic Arena

  Greater Vernon officials should soon know if residents are in favour of borrowing 13.25 million dollars to put a second sheet of ice at Kal Tire Place, to replace the existing Civic Arena.

  Nov 28, 2015