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Grants going to support sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park projects

1 week ago | vernonmatters.ca | Liam Verster

Photo courtesy of the RDNO By Liam Verster Creek Restoration, Food Forest Grants going to support sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park projects Apr 16, 2025 | 4:14 PM The Regional District of North Okanagan’s new Agricultural Park is getting some financial aid.
REMINDER: Spallumcheen falls within two federal electoral areas

1 week ago | vernonmatters.ca | Liam Verster

Stock photo (ID 82371523 © Roibul | Dreamstime.com) By Liam Verster Election 2025 Voting Locations REMINDER: Spallumcheen falls within two federal electoral areas Apr 16, 2025 | 4:14 PM With just under two weeks left before the election, the Township of Spallumcheen reminds residents the community is split between two federal boundaries.
Coldstream, Lake Country resolutions not expected to pass at SILGA

1 week ago | vernonmatters.ca | Liam Verster

The agenda document stated the SILGA Resolutions Committee recommended both Coldstream’s requests not be endorsed. It stated there was uncertainty whether wildfire detection technology could protect urban interface areas or be meaningfully implemented, while also saying increasing the regulatory complexity around septic and sewer systems may burden rural communities. The District of Lake Country also had two proposed resolutions.
One person injured in shooting Wednesday morning

1 week ago | vernonmatters.ca | Liam Verster

Stock photo (ID 128538675 © Ruben Gasparyan | Dreamstime.com) By Liam Verster Targeted Shooting One person injured in shooting Wednesday morning Apr 16, 2025 | 2:43 PM One person was injured in an alleged targeted shooting in Vernon shortly before noon Wednesday.
Vernon agency receives anti-racism grant

1 week ago | vernonmatters.ca | Liam Verster

Photo courtesy of Independent Living Vernon /Facebook By Liam Verster Provincial Grant Vernon agency receives anti-racism grant Apr 16, 2025 | 12:23 PM A local organization was named a recipient of funding to support anti-racism projects. Independent Living Vernon was gifted $5,000 through the B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grants program.
Roundabout construction in the BX to begin Tuesday

1 week ago | vernonmatters.ca | Liam Verster

(file photo/Vernon Matters Staff) By Liam Verster Silver Star Rd. and Phoenix Dr. Roundabout Roundabout construction in the BX to begin Tuesday Apr 16, 2025 | 9:55 AM Vernonâ€™s next traffic control measure project will begin as early as Tuesday.
Roughly 130 people show interest in joining VSAR

1 week ago | vernonmatters.ca | Liam Verster

The 50 applicants will have to go through an informal and a formal interview process before the search and rescue group makes any final decisions on who they want to bring into the organization, with Kohlman saying only 12 to 15 new members would be accepted at the end of the process. The V-SAR representative said they do that to make sure they get the right people joining the ranks. “It’s a big commitment on both sides of it,” Kohlman said.
Okanagan-based company hired to manage Cultural Centre construction

1 week ago | vernonmatters.ca | Liam Verster

Concept image of the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre courtesy of the RDNO By Liam Verster Cultural Centre Update Okanagan-based company hired to manage Cultural Centre construction Apr 15, 2025 | 4:40 PM The new Greater Vernon Cultural Centre will be built by a local company.
City of Vernon joins call in support of B.C. craft distilleries

1 week ago | vernonmatters.ca | Liam Verster

The Okanagan Sprits Craft Distillery in Kelowna (Vernon Matters file photo) By Liam Verster Production Cap Removal, Stock in Stores City of Vernon joins call in support of B.C. craft distilleries Apr 15, 2025 | 4:34 PM The CIty of Vernon will be joining a call to action to support craft distillers.
Coldstream tax rates increasing by 9.44 per cent

1 week ago | vernonmatters.ca | Liam Verster

Vernon Matters file photo By Liam Verster 9.44% Tax Rate Hike Coldstream tax rates increasing by 9.44 per cent Apr 15, 2025 | 4:17 PM The District of Coldstream has finalized its tax rate increase. At its regular meeting on Monday, April 14, Coldstream council voted in favour of a rate increase of 9.44 per cent.