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Advocating on behalf of residents during the city budget

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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Dawn responds to questions regarding the potential for violence toward the 2SLGBTQIA+ community

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

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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.

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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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