Centre needs a dishwasher
Vernon’s Schubert Centre needs a new dishwasher and a local community advocate is hoping to help. https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/439344/Schubert-Centre-needs-a-dishwasher-watch-a-movie-to-help
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Community flagpole
Community flagpole is ready. This is a great step for residents to have the ability to honor and celebrate important events taking place in our community. I look forward to seeing the Pride flag raised on it August 8 to celebrate Vernon’s second annual pride week.
Schubert Centre needs help
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
Buzzing over bumblebees
Thanks to Darren Handschuh for the great article on bumblebees. We need our pollinators and Castanet is always supportive of them; much appreciated. Buzzing over bumblebees https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/433481/Buzzing-over-bumblebees
Today! Fundraiser for Kaleb Fisher
The Longhorn Pub & Liquor Store Presents A very Special Fundraiser for Kaleb Fisher Today with Burger & Beer $25, Silent Auction, Door Prizes, and Live Music Featuring Feet First, LindaSue Wilson Band With Les Copeland, Headway & a very special guest appearance by a local celebrity! Auction Starts at 3pm Bands Start at 4. …
Coldstream, B.C., rainbow sidewalk vandalized again
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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UPDATE: by unanimous vote this policy has passed.
Thank you to everyone who helped to support this important policy for our city. Kelly Fehr, Vernon City Councillor introduced this originally (for the second time) back in November. 8.b Respectful Workplace and Anti-Discrimination Policy and Resource/Developmental Considerations (2510-09) THAT Council receive the memorandum titled “Respectful Workplace and Anti-Discrimination Policy and Resource/Developmental Considerations,” dated February …
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Is this the official position of our City Council?
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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Seniors invited to Coffee with a Cop at Vernon Schubert Centre
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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RDNO Dog Licence Fees going up
I know how every dollar counts these days and as a dog owner I want to ensure my dogs are licensed. It looks like RDNO will be raising dog licence fees by $5 in the New Year so if you renew before December 31 you still pay only $20. Renew your dog license now at …