Local government all-candidates forums keep on coming, and we keep covering them. Here's a view of the RDNO Area B and C election races. #VernonBC
Brendan Shykora
@brendanshykora.bsky.social
Journalist for The Vernon Morning Star/Black Press Media | privileged to report on the valley I grew up in
On his 100th birthday, Albert Gauthier said it’s best to focus on helping others instead of worrying about whether or not they like you. Wise words from the latest #VernonBC centenarian.
For the first time in nearly two decades, there’s a race for the mayor’s seat in #ArmstrongBC. Read about the mayoral all-candidates forum here.
The current Vernon city council has decided not to extend the lease agreement for O’Keefe Ranch beyond its expiry date of March 31, 2027. #VernonBC
At this all-candidates forum, the BC Fruit Growers’ Association pressed #VernonBC candidates on water, labour, housing and other issues affecting agriculturalists.
Caravan’s adaptation of The Fall of the House of Usher is a great bit of entertainment, whether or not you’re a fan of Edgar Allen Poe as I am. My review:
All-candidates forums for the general local elections took place in the North Okanagan this past week. Here’s our coverage #VernonBC
A chaotic period in B.C. politics has culminated in a snap election, overlapping the Oct. 17 Local General Elections. We’re waiting now for provincial candidates in #VernonBC to start rolling in so we can start analyzing what this means locally.
Turning Points’ acting CEO added some more thoughts on harm reduction following Tuesday’s town hall in #VernonBC.
Thanks for highlighting this. I was a bit baffled by the accusation but will take the opportunity to say that not once have I ever used AI to write or “clean up” an article. I don’t even rely on it for research purposes.
I had similar questions and asked the panel what specific criminal justice reforms they would call for (Anderson had lamented catch and release, insufficient punishment for traffickers etc.). Doherty said one thing that’s needed is more judges. There is a shortage in B.C. that’s causing problems.
Four Conservative MPs and some guest speakers had much to say about the drug and addictions crisis at a recent town hall in #VernonBC.
The Active Living Centre is going to be a big deal for #VernonBC when it opens later this year. Myself and some other media members were offered a tour of the facility to see how it’s coming together.
