Governance

Do You Believe Vernon Has A Water Crisis?

Do You Believe Vernon Has A Water Crisis? “Water,water, every where, nor any drop to drink.” Coleridge wrote those words over 200 years ago, but they capture exactly where the Okanagan finds itself this year, surrounded by lakes, and still running dry. That’s no longer poetry, that’s Tuesday in the Okanagan. This is the Okanagan’s

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Banning drug use in City parks

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

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“I say that’s a load of poop”

So they say it’s because they don’t have a poop plant? I say that’s a load of poop. I think it’s as they’ve consistently stated they don’t want to have multi housing. Sewer extensions are able to be done with treatment provided by Vernon so I’m not sure the issue. ‘Rural living at its best‘

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A citizens’ assembly would be a great idea for our area too

… imagine bringing everyone together to have their voices heard on how to better govern Greater Vernon, not just our politicians: “The 48 members selected by civic lottery are expected to reflect the population of the two municipalities, with an equal proportion of men and women and proportionate numbers of renters and homeowners, urban and

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