If you’ve seen the news this week then you know now more than ever it’s important to be an ally in our community. If you are a business or nonprofit and you would like to show your space is a safe and welcoming place for everyone including the 2SLGBTQIA+ community then I have these stickers …
Let’s get Schubert some help Vernon! Who can sponsor their dishwasher and who can volunteer. This is an important hub for our community. Castanet article: Vernon Schubert Centre ‘limping along’ – needs volunteers, equipment
I know this was asked to come forward at some future time in Vernon but sooner rather than later would be good. Other communities believe it to be needed now as it’s just common sense. Wouldn’t you agree? Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/256766374948414/permalink/1269461727012202/ CASTANET.NET ‘It’s common sense’: Port Coquitlam bans drug use in city …
Funny enough I just was talking to my father about this and saying that this was likely to happen unless our city gets to fencing this off and securing the building. I have been pushing and pushing for this park to be cleaned up with members of council and staff. There needs to be a …
A symbol of inclusivity in Coldstream, B.C., was vandalized over the weekend, prompting a call for allies of the LGBTQ2S+ community to stand up against hate. RCMP said that the rainbow crosswalk on Kalamalka Road in Coldstream had been vandalized at some point Friday night. They don’t know who did it but are asking for …
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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
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Confusing or non-existent signage, inconsistent information, outdated maps – all of this detracts from what should be a positive experience for dogs and their humans.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 …
