News Items tag as: Vernon Public Art Gallery

Referendum for new Vernon cultural facility set for October
June 21, 2018 - 9:56 AM

VERNON - Voters will have their say on a new cultural facility for Greater Vernon this fall.
New Vernon art gallery and museum given $40M price tag
May 23, 2018 - 12:48 PM

VERNON - The cost of a new cultural centre for Vernon’s museum and art gallery would cost an estimated $40 million.
North Okanagan residents find out what their antiques, oddities and heirlooms are really worth
November 17, 2016 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - Ever wondered if that old antique is worth a fortune, or just wanted to know the story behind a particular curiosity passed down through the family?
New water woes add to concerns at the Vernon art gallery
January 06, 2016 - 5:00 PM

VERNON - The Vernon Public Art Gallery has sprung yet another leak.
The prettiest thing your butt will touch downtown Vernon
August 25, 2015 - 11:31 AM

VERNON - Boring city benches in Vernon recently got a bright new facelift.
Shipping containers, coffee cart could stay the summer downtown Vernon
May 09, 2015 - 2:34 PM

VERNON - A pop-up shipping container art gallery and coffee vendor could stay the summer if they get permission from City Hall.
Vernon could host unique pop-up art gallery this spring
December 15, 2014 - 4:34 PM

VERNON - Vernon could be home to a temporary, pop-up art gallery this spring.
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The science and art of making mead at Vernon's Planet Bee
Mead has been gaining in popularity as an alcoholic beverage but also as a craft and career. Planet Bee in Vernon is a case in point. James Nowek, co-owner of Planet Bee honey farm, makes mead right on the premises from honey harvested from

Nebraska will vote on pro-pot measures despite some invalid signatures
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska certified two ballot measures Friday to legalize medical marijuana even though the state’s Republican attorney general said their supporters may have submitted at least several thousand invalid signatures,

Don’t pay till 2025: Okanagan developers entice renters with freebies
While many people across the Okanagan struggle to find affordable housing those able — or willing — to splash out on rent will find multiple special offers trying to entice them to sign a lease. From a few months of free rent to

Referendum for new Vernon cultural facility set for October