Global Okanagan – January 30, 2023 – On the eve of drug decriminalization in B.C., there was a range of reactions in the Okanagan to the historic policy change. … Community Advocate Dawn Tucker is plugged into the local conversation in Vernon. They see the benefits and challenges of decriminalization. “I definitely see it helping […]
I had the opportunity this week to have a brief bit of time to meet and speak with the Minister of Municipal Affairs Anne Kang and talk about issues in our community around such topics as the low voter turnout in the past election. I had written to the government regarding some ideas and concerns
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This goes hand in hand with our hospital being over capacity. I fail to see how we are adequately serviced when 98 year old seniors are having to wait on their floors for hours potentially injured with neck and back injuries. A 98 year old is fragile. Our hospital has people stuck in halls and
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I have often wondered if Vernon should get in on this fun engagement. This started in the UK. The difference in some of the UK cities is you can also track their plows in real time to see where they are which I think is brilliant which would help a lot with where are the
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Last night a 98 year old senior neighbour of mine waited over two hours for an ambulance after taking a fall and hurting her neck and back. She ended up laying half in and out of her closet until Vernon Fire & Rescue could arrive to help move her. She’s currently in hospital undergoing assessment.
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If you rent and meet the income threshold this could be of help. If you do not have a My CRA account you can still apply for the housing benefit here -> https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/uisp/hbw/ntr
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I know how every dollar counts these days and as a dog owner I want to ensure my dogs are licensed. It looks like RDNO will be raising dog licence fees by $5 in the New Year so if you renew before December 31 you still pay only $20. Renew your dog license now at
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