‘Can’t risk Kal Lake’: Vernon officials against plan to ease drought with new wells

Victor Cumming made his position clear.
“As mayor of Vernon, I can’t risk Kal Lake. I cannot vote for things that put Kal Lake water at further risk at this time,” Cumming said Wednesday, July 29, appearing by video in a special meeting between local officials tasked with getting the most out of a relative trickle of water at their disposal.The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) headquarters had the feel of a war room Wednesday evening as the Greater Vernon Advisory Com