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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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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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