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Poppy crosswalk proposal rejected

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There will be no walking on painted poppies in Vernon.

The mayor says they’re considering a new plan to honour veterans after the the Royal Canadian Legion rejected a proposed poppy crosswalk.

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The concept is akin to rainbow crosswalks celebrating LGBTQ diversity.

The Legion opposes using poppy symbols on areas that are walked or driven on.

Mayor Akbal Mund says a possible alternative is a tribute path near Cenotaph Park that could include poppy images on lamp posts.

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