Vernon's newest affordable housing apartment block is open and receiving tenants The Willows is the third affordable-housing apartment complex built in Vernon over the past few years.

Yesterday Turning Points Collaborative Society opened #Vernonbc 's newest Supportive Housing site. “The Willows will be a place where people have the opportunity to rebuild stability, confidence, and a sense of belonging in our community."— Randene Wejr, CEO
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Please consider volunteering with us at CARE this year and be a mentor to the next generation of leaders. “You don’t need to be an expert to CARE about kids and climate,” said mentor recruiter Kasey Van Sickle. “Yes, we engage climate professionals, but students also want to learn from mentors who share their individual passions like climate activists, artists, eco-entrepreneurs, carpenters, and gardeners, to name just a few. Read more at: https://vernonmorningstar.com/2025/12/08/group-continues-care-work-in-vernon-school-district/

Please consider volunteering with us at CARE this year and be a mentor to the next generation of leaders.

“Yes, we engage climate professionals, but students also want to learn from mentors who share their individual passions."

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Kelly Fehr’s Oct 27 - Nov 9, 2025 #VernonBC Council Report Highlights include meetings and events with Ustaad G 76 & @harwindersandhu.bsky.social Read more in the newsletter here kellyfehr.org/latest-news/...

Kelly Fehr's September 2025 #vernonbc Council Report Highlights include mtgs with the Ministers of Finance | Housing & Municipal Affairs | Transportation & Transit | Water, Land & Resource Stewardship, as well as mtgs with CUPE & BC Family Doctors. Learn more here kellyfehr.org/latest-news/...

Kelly Fehr's Aug 2025 #vernonbc Council Report Highlights includes events for the Overdose Awareness–Art Exhibit, Greater Vernon Cultural Centre and the Kabbadi Cup & mtgs with Minister, Tamara Davidson & MP Scott Anderson. Read more about it here kellyfehr.org/latest-news/...

Congratulations to Annette Sharkey on your retirement from the Social Planning Council of the North Okanagan. As Executive Director of the Social Planning Council for nearly two decades, Annette has embodied unwavering dedication to our community—especially the most vulnerable among us. #VernonBC

Kelly Fehr’s June 9 - 22, 2025 Council Report Highlights Vernon City Council Meeting: On June 9th, Kelly attended the regular meeting of the Vernon City Council. Meeting Minutes and Agendas can be reviewed here.

Kelly Fehr's June 9 - 22, 2025 #VernonBC Council Report Highlights includes meetings and events with the Okanagan Fighting Championship and the Okanagan Film Commission. kellyfehr.org/f/kelly-fehr...

#Okanagan #Fighting Championship put on a great event tonight in #VernonBC. It was an entertaining and quality show with athletes from across the country :)

Delma and I had a great time today hanging out with @harwindersandhu.bsky.social & Councillors Akbal Mund, Kari Gares and Brian Guy at the #VernonBC #Pride event today. Celebrating diversity and inclusion.

Kelly Fehr’s May 26 – June 8, 2025 Council Report Highlights: City of Vernon, Council Meeting: On May 26th, Kelly attended the regular meeting of Vernon City Council. Meeting Minutes and Agendas can be reviewed here.

Kelly Fehr's May 26 - June 8, 2025 #VernonBC Council Report Highlights includes meetings and events with the Fresh Outlook Foundation, Vernon Pride and The Salvation Army - Vernon, BC. Read more about it here kellyfehr.org/latest-news/...

Kelly Fehr’s May 12–25, 2025 Council Report Highlights City of Vernon, Council Meeting On May 12th, Kelly attended the City of Vernon Council Meeting. Council meetings provide an essential forum for discussing municipal matters, setting policy, and appr...

Kelly Fehr's May 12 - 25, 2025 #VernonBC Council Report Highlights includes meetings and events with the Climate Action Ripple Effect Project and the Regional District of the North Okanagan.

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Kelly Fehr’s April 28 – May 11, 2025 Council Report Highlights City of Vernon, Council Meeting On April 28th, I attended the City of Vernon Council Meeting. The Meeting Minutes and Agendas can be reviewed here, and the highlights can be reviewed here.

Kelly Fehr's Apr 28 - May 11, 2025 #VernonBC Council Report Highlights includes meetings and events with Vernon Comic Con and @interiorhealth.bsky.social.

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Hey Bluesky friends, come on down to Vernon Comic Con and get a picture with Darth Vader to support North Okanagan Youth & Family Services Society!

Council Report Highlights: April 14 - 27, 2025 City of Vernon, Council Meeting: On April 14th, I attended the City of Vernon Council Meeting. Meeting Minutes and Agendas can be reviewed here Council Meeting Agendas, Minutes, & Videos | City of V...

Kelly Fehr's Apr 14 - 27, 2025 #VernonBC Council Report Highlights includes meetings and events with Unity MMA and Kickboxing, @cmhavernon.bsky.social, George Elliot Secondary and Margaret Clark, Manager of the local Restorative Justice Program.

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Kelly Fehr's March 24 – April 13, 2025 Council Report Highlights City of Vernon Council Meeting March 24, 2025 Attended the regular City Council meeting at City Hall. Key discussions included a presentation from Annette Sharkey, Executive Director of the Social...

Kelly Fehr's Mar 24 - Apr 13, 2025 #VernonBC Council Report Highlights includes meetings and events with the Regional Hospital Board, Emergency Food Action Network, N Okanagan Labour Council, Biosolids Advisory Committee and Sustainable Environment Network Society.

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The North Okanagan Rent Bank helps low to moderate-income renters pay rent or utilities due to an emergency that impacts their ability to pay.
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Summerland building permits top $25M in February Permit issued for housing development on Henry Avenue

#TurningPoints is having a positive economic impact by providing much needed #AffordableHousing in the beautiful community of #Summerland. This will benefit residents and businesses alike.
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Vernon not pursuing supportive housing impact study A proposal to review the impacts supportive housing and social programs have on neighbouring businesses and re...

#VernonBC says no to delaying #SupportiveHousing for people with health and economic challenges.
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Vernon’s affordable housing stock to hit 1,000 units Low and middle income families and individuals will continue to see affordable housing open up in Vernon.A rep...

#VernonBC 's Social Planning Council has been doing tremendous work with not for profit partners & the city to increase housing stock. Annette has been one of the strongest community champions Vernon has had. Wishing her all the best in her retirement.
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Just launched! CPHA’s 2025 federal election factsheets are here. Get informed. Ask tough questions. Raise the bar for public health in Canada. www.cpha.ca/election-2025 #PublicHealthMatters #elxn45

Kelly Fehr's Mar 10-23, 2025 #VernonBC Council Report Highlights includes meetings with MLA @harwindersandhu.bsky.social, Minister of Forests @rparmarbc.bsky.social , Minister of Jobs and Economic Development @dianagibson.bsky.social and the Regional District of the North Okanagan

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I have always appreciated Eby's no bs approach. #MyPremier

Kelly Fehr's Feb 24 – Mar 9, 2025 Council Report Highlights City of Vernon, Council Meeting: On February 24th Kelly attended the City of Vernon Council Meeting. For detailed information Meeting Minutes and Agendas can be reviewed here.

Kelly Fehr's Feb 24 – Mar 9, 2025 #VernonBC Council Report Highlights includes meetings with the #ClimateAction Ripple Effect Project and the Regional District of the North Okanagan.

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Canada's 2025 G7 Presidency The 2025 G7 Leaders' Summit will be held in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17, 2025.

A Canadian e-petition calls on the government to bar Donald Trump from entering Canada due to his criminal convictions, insurrectionist actions, and threats to Canada’s sovereignty. Signers demand a ban until he ceases such threats. ✌️❤️🇨🇦 #G7 #CdnPoli #StandWithCanada
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Kelly Fehr's Feb 10 - 23, 2025 Council Report Highlights City of Vernon, Council Meeting: On February 10th Kelly attended the City of Vernon Council Meeting. Meeting Minutes and Agendas can be reviewed here.

Kelly Fehr's February 10 - 23, 2025 #VernonBC Council Report Highlights includes meetings with the Regional District of the North Okanagan and the City of Vernon.

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Summerland church demolished to accommodate housing complex The 60-unit housing project will also house the Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre

#TurningPoints new #Summerland #AffordableHousing is now in development. It will hold 60 housing units, 30 per cent will be rented at market rate, 50 per cent will be rented geared to income and 20 per cent will be for those on fixed incomes.
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#TurningPoint's Willows, 52 unit #SupportiveHousing modular build in #VernonBC is now up. Targeting tenanting this fall. This new facility will complement Vernon's other 2 supportive housing sites for marginalized populations.

Kelly Fehr's Jan 27 – Feb 9, 2025 Council Report Highlights City of Vernon, Council Meeting: On January 27th Kelly attended the City of Vernon Council Meeting. Meeting Minutes and Agendas can be reviewed here.

Kelly Fehr's January 27 - February 9, 2025 #VernonBC Council Report Highlights includes meetings and events with the Climate Action Ripple Effect (CARE) and the Okanagan Film Commission.

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