August 17, 2023 – listen to Dawn Tucker on CBC Daybreak South with Chris Walker 
(starts at 1:27:47)

July 31, 2023 – Centre needs a dishwasher
Vernon’s Schubert Centre needs a new dishwasher and a local community advocate is hoping to help. Dawn Tucker is hosting a fundraising event and hopes to raise enough money for the centre to buy a new dishwasher and take a little bit of pressure off the organization as well. “Schubert center is in need of some funds to replace their dishwasher, which is a big part of the programs that they do there, including Meals on Wheels,” explained Tucker.

July 2, 2023 – More bees this year? Vernon expert has advice when it comes to bumblebees
“If possible, leaving the nest alone is best,” says Vernon beekeeper Dawn Tucker. “Bumbles aren’t usually aggressive and don’t want to sting unless they have to. They are there to do a job, which is pollination.” 

June 27, 2023 – Coldstream not dodging housing mandate, mayor says in response to armchair critics
“Eventually, Coldstream is going to have to open up to more housing. It’s either going to be on their terms or the government’s… ‘Rural living at its best’ (Coldstream’s slogan) can’t be ignoring the housing crisis no matter how much they’d like to,” political pundit Dawn Tucker wrote on the Vernon & Area Political Discussion Forum.

April 12, 2023 – Global Okanagan – Coldstream rainbow crosswalk vandalized again
It’s something that community advocate Dawn Tucker said is disappointing, because the crosswalk is simply a representation of inclusivity, acceptance and love.

January 30, 2023 – Global Okanagan – Calls for more action and concerns about service gaps – Okanagan reacts to drug decriminalization
“Community Advocate Dawn Tucker is plugged into the local conversation in Vernon. They see the benefits and challenges of decriminalization. “I definitely see it helping because I don’t think an illness should be criminalized,” Tucker said. Tucker points out there are still gaps in the services available locally to support decriminalization. “Obviously, people are doing it in public, which is a concern, and they need safe places to go, and our overdose prevention site is only open limited hours. (I’d) love to see that open longer hours and I’d love to see a safe drug supply so we can have people be able to do it safely,” Tucker said.”

December 5, 2022 – VernonMatters – Vernon city council discussing 2023 budget
“The floor was opened to the public at the morning portion of the meeting, with Grant Cummings and Dawn Tucker taking the opportunity to provide their thoughts on the proposed budget.

Tucker expressed concern with snow clearing on multi-use paths, but was informed that paths are treated as Priority 1 sidewalks and cleared as soon as possible. Tucker also asked that a drainage issue at a currently closed boat launch on Okanagan Landing Road be investigated and resolved prior to having the site reopen.”

November 21, 2022 – Castanet – Vernon sewer fees going up to fund ‘high-strength’ digester
Dawn Tucker, a longtime council watchdog who ran unsuccessfully in the recent election, said residents “need to pay attention” to cumulative increases “at a time when many people are struggling.”

November 12, 2022 – Castanet – Staff recommending Vernon council authorize spending 100K on upkeep of murals

November 6, 2022 – Castanet – Vernon-based Okanagan Accessibility Group advocating for those with mobility challenges

October 17, 2022 – Castanet – New Vernon council to be sworn in at Nov. 7 ceremony

October 11, 2022 –  Castanet – Campaign sign vandalism continues in Vernon as race nears end
“So the campaign reached new heights today. I want to thank all those helping me get the word out to residents at all levels, but I think this will require bigger signs for incoming flights to see it in the Landing.”12