One of the most unique houses in Vernon has undergone a major change Darren Handschuh – Jan 15, 2025 / 10:45 am | Story: 527705 Photo: Contributed One of the most unique houses in Vernon is no more. The house at 3902 Alexis Park Drive is still there, but everything that made it unique has been taken out. […]
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Advocating on behalf of residents during the city budget is something I do every year. Thank you to Castanet for writing a story on the fact I was the only resident to be at the public input sessions. I completely understand why more don’t go. I believe it’s important that our council and city address
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What the Poppy Mural used to look like (bottom in 2023), what it looks like now (2024 after restoration today). Restoration is not only possible but something that should be done. We do not have to lose our murals. If we simply keep them maintained as we promised they wouldn’t look poorly. They are tourist
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Links to videos & more info: Special Meeting, December 5, 2022 – video Click here to learn more about the City of Vernon budget process & download the City’s draft Financial Plan Grant Cummings – increasing residential sewer rates: Dawn Tucker – morning session: My first comment was about the format of public input at
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Five years ago I asked our city for a new pool. Now five years later Council this week passed the borrowing bylaw for our community’s new Active Living Centre. I listen to the community and advocate. I will continue to. Links to explore: Castanet – November 30, 2017 · How about a pool? – Vernon News Does Vernon
I’m here to publicly announce my support towards Kelly Fehr, Vernon City Councillor’s notice of motion calling for a reconsideration of an anti-racism and anti-racial discrimination policy for the next City of Vernon council meeting. It’s time one of our largest employers (City of Vernon) in the area had a specific policy around anti-racism and
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Regarding Councilor Gares notice of motion of the plaque I find it very confusing as it’s to spend $5000.00 on only three councilors who have relatively recently died in office. There have been previous Aldermen, the title used prior to councilors, and councilors before these three and likely will be more after these three die
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What’s good is council has the opportunity to add two RCMP officers that are needed to the budget in December who can do a lot more than this patrol. I believe this is great and am in support of this move. This program wasn’t one that was a good move as it never was money
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It was interesting to see the non electric car owner versus the electric car owner have their points. But I give it to staff who had all the info on costs, savings and time to delivery ready. One thing to note it may take up to four years at most (18-24 months is the hope)
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I’m glad that we are finally starting to acknowledge the effects that changing regulation can have by simply pushing people around which just makes things worse for everyone. Read the article on Castanet:A report of what to do with RVs parked on City of Vernon streets will be presented to council Mondayhttps://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/395746/RVs-before-council-again Join the conversation
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