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Wayne Carson Vernon Council Bio Fire Service Leadership and Three Terms as Area Director

Wayne Carson is putting his name forward for a seat on Vernon City Council with a practical record of public service, emergency response experience, and local government leadership. His approach is grounded in listening, showing up, and making decisions that reflect the day-to-day realities of the people who live, work, raise families, and retire in the North Okanagan. Wayne brings a steady, community-first style to public life. He understands that municipal decisions are not

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FireSmart Sprinkler Bylaw Could Protect Vernon Homes from Wildfire

Wildfire is no longer a distant risk for Vernon and the North Okanagan. It is a recurring threat to homes, evacuations, local roads, insurance, emergency services, and the region’s already tight housing supply. In 2021, the White Rock Lake fire pushed across the north end of Okanagan Lake and placed Vernon on evacuation alert. More than 75 homes were destroyed on the west side of the lake. The 2023 Okanagan fire season brought more destruction across the region, with hundreds

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