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Unofficial City of Vernon election results
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As of Oct. 17, 2026 at 9:45 p.m., the following are the unofficial election results in order of votes received. Mayor Candidate Votes Gares, Kari 4284 Lippert, Wayne 3200 Cumming, Victor 2903 CouncillorsThe following number of votes are the unofficial results: Candidate Votes…
Temporary public access changes for Community Services Building October 19–23
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The City of Vernon advises that public access to the Community Services Building will be temporarily impacted from Monday, October 19, through Friday, October 23, as crews perform maintenance on the concrete steps and entrance area. From Monday, October 19, to Thursday, October 22, access through…
City of Vernon invites community organizations to apply for gymnasium and indoor track space in 2027
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The City of Vernon is inviting community organizations to submit gymnasium and indoor track allocation requests for the January to June 2027 season.With the upcoming opening of the Active Living Centre, expanded indoor recreation capacity will create new opportunities for organizations to access…
City of Vernon connects with local businesses through annual Business Walks program
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The City of Vernon is once again partnering with local business organizations to connect directly with business owners and gather valuable insights through its annual Business Walks program. In recognition of Small Business Week, the business walks will take place on Tuesday, October 20, and…
Paving work begins next week on 29th Street
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The City of Vernon advises that paving work is scheduled to take place along 29th Street, between Highway 6 and 30th Avenue, beginning Tuesday, October 13. Work is expected to continue through Saturday, October 24, weather and site conditions permitting. Traffic control measures will be in place…
nsyilxcən name unveiled as Vernon’s Active Living Centre nears completion
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Image Today, the City of Vernon and Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) unveiled the nsyilxcən name for Vernon’s Active Living Centre, marking a significant milestone for a community project that has been years in the making and is now approaching…
Temporary road closure on 43 Avenue and 31 Street for water main renewal
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The City advises that portions of 43 Avenue and 31 Street will be closed for a water main renewal project.   Construction is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 13, and will take place daily between 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an expected completion date of Friday, November 6, 2026.  …
Community invited to celebrate the Last Splash at Vernon Aquatic Centre
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Community members are invited to take one final dip and celebrate decades of memories at the Last Splash, a free community event at the Vernon Aquatic Centre on Saturday, October 10, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.   While the pool will remain open until October 30, Vernon Recreation staff wanted to…
Open burning season begins November 1 in Vernon
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With the Kamloops Fire Centre lifting Category 2 and Category 3 open burning prohibitions in parts of the region, the City of Vernon is reminding residents that open burning within City limits remains subject to the City's Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw. Open burning permits are available…
Eastside Road area priority drainage improvements begin next week
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The City of Vernon is advising residents and motorists of upcoming drainage infrastructure improvements at several locations throughout the Eastside Road area, with construction scheduled to begin on October 5, 2026 and continue through to the third week of October. The work is part of the City’s…