I really would like to see this model expanded to areas like ours. This seems like something that should be explored here. What do you think of this model and it’s ability to help others? Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, Harwinder Sandhu, MLA for Vernon-Monashee, Kelly Fehr, Vernon City Councillor, Interior Health ‘Handshakes, not handcuffs’ https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/415668/Handshakes-not-handcuffs
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Sorry but I don’t see how lamenting the fact that folks in B.C. are now allowed to possess small amounts of some drugs, makes our communities any safer? Personally I think this is a health issue and we shouldn’t criminalize people for having an opioid addiction, anymore than any other type of addiction. But I
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Confusing or non-existent signage, inconsistent information, outdated maps – all of this detracts from what should be a positive experience for dogs and their humans. Knowing the rules on how to get along, helps us all. We shouldn’t have to risk our lives, or our pets’ lives, when we step outside for a healthy break
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I encourage all our seniors and especially my neighbours to go to this opportunity to connect with our local RCMP. Please bring your concerns, your questions, or simply come to better know who our RCMP are. These events are a great way for our local police to know our neighbourhoods, our residents and for residents
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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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