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UPDATE: by unanimous vote this policy has passed.

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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?

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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

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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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RVs before council again

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I’m glad that we are finally starting to acknowledge the effects that changing regulation can have by simply pushing people around which just makes things worse for everyone. Read the article on Castanet:A report of what to do with RVs parked on City of Vernon streets will be presented to council Mondayhttps://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/395746/RVs-before-council-again Join the conversation

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