Richard Rolke

Chief takes stand against violence

Okanagan Indian Band's Byron Louis says all levels of government need to enter into a discussion about violence against women

Akbal Mund (centre) topped the polls for Vernon mayor during the 2014 election. (Morning Star file photo)

Election reform endorsed

Enderby and Vernon mayors back provincial legislation for civic elections

Akbal Mund (centre) topped the polls for Vernon mayor during the 2014 election. (Morning Star file photo)
Sheila Lavigne places a flower in memory of her dad Albert Lavigne at the Homeless Memorial at Thursday at Polson Park. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)

Homeless awareness

I want to thank The Morning Star and its staff for its diligence and good reporting on the issues of homelessness in our city.

Sheila Lavigne places a flower in memory of her dad Albert Lavigne at the Homeless Memorial at Thursday at Polson Park. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)

Lumby traffic impacted

Preparation and paving of the Vernon Street and Shuswap Avenue intersection, along with south Shuswap Avenue, will commence at 8 a.m. Wednesday

Traci Genereaux was last heard from May 29 in Vernon. (photo submitted)

Family of missing Vernon woman provides DNA

Police have not connected disappearance to discovery of human remains at Silver Creek, says mother of Traci Genereaux

Traci Genereaux was last heard from May 29 in Vernon. (photo submitted)
A process at Silver Star could ultimately leading to expanded marketing of the community. (photo submitted)

Silver Star plan sparks debate

On Wednesday, RDNO will hold a public hearing to consider establishment of a resort association at Silver Star

A process at Silver Star could ultimately leading to expanded marketing of the community. (photo submitted)
Downtown Vernon celebrates Halloween

Downtown Vernon celebrates Halloween

Hundreds of little goblins, ghosts and ghouls will be roaming the sidewalks throughout downtown Vernon on Halloween between 3 and 5 p.m. for the annual Treat Trail presented by Tolko.

Downtown Vernon celebrates Halloween
Emergency personnel respond to a motor vehicle accident on Bella Vista Road, at Lakeview Drive, Wednesday morning. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)

Crash sends motorist to hospital

Emergency personnel respond to a motor vehicle accident on Bella Vista Road, at Lakeview Drive, Wednesday morning

Emergency personnel respond to a motor vehicle accident on Bella Vista Road, at Lakeview Drive, Wednesday morning. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)
Molotov cocktail may be fire cause

Molotov cocktail may be fire cause

Vernon firefighters were called to reports of a blaze in the 2900 block of 29th Avenue just before 6 a.m. Thursday

Molotov cocktail may be fire cause
Development strong in Vernon

Development strong in Vernon

So far in 2017, the city has issued 118 single-family residential building permits issued accounting for $49.5 million in value

Development strong in Vernon
Development strong in Vernon

Development strong in Vernon

So far in 2017, the city has issued 118 single-family residential building permits issued accounting for $49.5 million in value

Development strong in Vernon
Equipment, staffing top Vernon fire plan

Equipment, staffing top Vernon fire plan

Council has ratified an eight-year strategic plan for fire rescue services to meet increasing demand

Equipment, staffing top Vernon fire plan
There has been opposition to where the Regional District of Central Okanagan located a pole at Killiney Beach Park. (photo submitted)

North Westside residents not satisfied with district

The final report of a services and community issues review has been filed

There has been opposition to where the Regional District of Central Okanagan located a pole at Killiney Beach Park. (photo submitted)
The homeless encampment has shopping carts stacked around a tarp-made structure. RAECHEL DAWSON, the Mirror

Not all shopping carts may be stolen

Fingers pointed at homeless as culprits, but Social Planning Council says that may not be the case

The homeless encampment has shopping carts stacked around a tarp-made structure. RAECHEL DAWSON, the Mirror
Vernon homeless are considered local

Vernon homeless are considered local

The concept that many of Vernon's homeless are transient is being contested.

Vernon homeless are considered local
Vernon looks to close cannabis shops

Vernon looks to close cannabis shops

Pot shops will have to close in Vernon but it's not known for how long.

Vernon looks to close cannabis shops
lisa vandervelde/morning star

Sustainable agriculture promoted

Kwantlen Polytechnic University wants to conduct a bioregion food system design, study and plan in the Okanagan

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City defended over homelessness

City defended over homelessness

Vernon business launches petition

City defended over homelessness
The City of Enderby is moving ahead with property tax exemptions for 2018. (Darren Robinson photo)

Enderby issues tax exemptions

Enderby taxpayers are providing annual assistance to community organizations.

The City of Enderby is moving ahead with property tax exemptions for 2018. (Darren Robinson photo)
Pedestrian safety enhanced

Pedestrian safety enhanced

Potery Road shoulder widened from Vernon boundary to Hillview school

Pedestrian safety enhanced