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Vernon council defends local crime stats and harm reduction following MP’s critique

Anderson said housing first and harm reduction are failing, while Vernon officials pushed back and cited lower overdose and crime rates.

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Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee MP Scott Anderson paid a visit to Vernon city council on Monday for his annual update, delivering sharp critiques on local social policies and sparking pushback from councillors. Anderson stated his goal is to appear before every municipality in his riding at least once ...

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Castanet broke the news in Kelowna, Canada on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
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