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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February 16, 2024 – CBC Radio West Interview starts at 54:10 – follow the link below to the CBC show https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-96-radio-west/clip/16043279-cbcs-matt-allen-learns-traditional-indigenous-healing-aspect
Community advocate Dawn Tucker said they want people to understand that the story times are adapted for the audience. Vernon Morning Star – Chelsey Mutter – Jan 8, 2024 / 1:10 pm | Story: 465954 https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/465954/Committed-to-inclusion Photo: Facebook: Vernon Public Library UPDATE: 12:58 p.m. Okanagan Regional Library says it is committed to supporting and representing all members of
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It was a beautiful day to protest with my friends Carole Fawcett (centre), and Heather Fullager (right) to bring awareness of the plight of seniors living in poverty on government pensions. There were a number of seniors who stopped by to tell their stories along with others who empathized with the protest. All levels of
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“Tucker’s comments were accepted for information, with council not addressing any of the points at the time.” – from December 4, 2023 VernonMatters article titled “Numerous topics raised in public input for Vernon budget” Here were the points I brought up during the morning public input session: And the points I brought up in the
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‘MORE THAN SUM OF ITS PARTS’ Jon Manchester – Nov 30, 2023 / 11:24 am | Story: 460057 CASTANET LINK: https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/460057/More-than-sum-of-its-parts Photo: RDNO If an “accelerated” fundraising campaign to build Vernon’s much-delayed cultural centre doesn’t bring in the hoped-for $13.9 million, the Regional District of North Okanagan will “reassess if the project will continue.” RDNO director Amanda Shatzko
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Happy to announce my friends Sondra & Lee Watkins are not going to be fined going forward. Vernon City Council passed a motion to align city bylaws with the ALC in regards to RVs as third dwellings. The revised bylaw will take time to be completed & fully passed but in the meantime no further
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