Media release: upcoming public info sessions

29 Aug 2022

On Saturday, October 15, eligible voters in Vernon will go to the polls for the Active Living Centre Referendum in conjunction with the 2022 General Local Election.

To help voters make a well-informed decision for the referendum question, information booths will be set up throughout the community over the next several weeks to give members of the public an opportunity to talk directly with Greater Vernon Recreation Services staff, learn about the project, and review material together.

“We want to provide as many ways as possible for people to get information about the project, why the facility is being proposed for the community, and what would be included,” said Doug Ross, Director, Recreation Services. “Information booths are being set up so residents can see the conceptual drawings, learn about the funding strategy and impact for taxpayers, ask questions, and get answers in real time.”

Information regarding voter eligibility and voting dates, times, and locations will also be available at the information booths.

Upcoming events and pop-up information booths

Date

LOCATION

START

END

  • Sept 1

2900 Plaza Downtown Sounds

6:00 pm

7:30 pm

  • Sept 2

Polson Artisan Night Market

3:30 pm

7:30 pm

  • Sept 9

Polson Artisan Night Market

3:30 pm

7:30 pm

  • Sept 17

Vernon Seniors’ Fair at Polson Park

10:00 am

3:00 pm

  • Sept 23

Culture Days at Polson Park

10:00 am

9:00 pm

  • Sept 24

Village Green Shopping Centre

10:00 am

6:00 pm

  • Sept 24

Vernon Vipers hockey game

6:00 pm

8:00 pm

  • Sept 25

Village Green Shopping Centre

11:00 am

5:00 pm





  • Oct 1

Vernon Recreation Centre

9:00 am

4:00 pm

  • Oct 1

Vernon Fall Home Show

10:00 am

5:00 pm

  • Oct 2

Vernon Recreation Centre

9:30 am

4:00 pm

  • Oct 2

Vernon Fall Home Show

10:00 am

4:00 pm

  • Oct 6

Vernon Farmers’ Market

8:00 am

1:00 pm

  • Oct 7

Vernon Vipers hockey game

7:00 pm

9:00 pm

  • Oct 8

Village Green Shopping Centre

10:00 am

6:00 pm

  • Oct 8

Vernon Vipers hockey game

6:00 pm

8:00 pm

  • Oct 9

Village Green Shopping Centre

11:00 am

5:00 pm

  • Oct 12

Recreation Centre open house

5:00 pm

8:00 pm

  • Oct 13

Vernon Farmers’ Market

8:00 am

1:00 pm

  • Oct 14

Vernon Vipers hockey game

7:00 pm

9:00 pm

**Please note admission fees may apply at community events**

“The Active Living Centre referendum is a community-based decision and every voice matters,” said Ross. “Your vote is your voice. Therefore, we encourage all Vernon residents to learn about the project, consider your options, and participate in the referendum on October 15th.”

Information about the Active Living Centre referendum can also be found online anytime at www.engagevernon.ca/activelivingcentre.

If you have questions about the above information, please contact Doug Ross, Director, Recreation Services, at dross@vernon.ca.

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