The City of Vernon and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities are pleased to announce that Vernon has been selected to receive an inclusive playground for Marshall Field Park. The Jumpstart Inclusive Playground will be a large, inclusive structure designed to accommodate children of all abilities.…
Greater Vernon Recreation Services is hoping to inspire residents to spring into action next month and be part of a nationwide campaign to support more active communities.
Each year, ParticipACTION sponsors a challenge to find Canada’s Most Active Community. It is open to everyone and there…
The City would like to advise the public that a temporary closure will be required for Mission Road tonight (Friday) to repair an irrigation water main break. A portion of the road is currently single lane alternating traffic, between 15th Avenue and Allen Brooks Way.
As of 8:00 p.m. Mission Road…
Activate your voice and be part of the planning process for a new park in the City Centre! This is a rare opportunity to create a new park downtown.
Located next to the newly completed multi-use trail, in the growing City Centre, this park will become a focal point for the neighbourhood and…
Next week is Spring GoByBike Week 2021!
GoByBike Week is an annual challenge that motivates people of all ages to trade in their cars for two wheels and get around by bike for a week. Anyone can participate by riding their bike between May 31st and June 6th and recording their trip online at…
The City would like to advise the public that a minor traffic change will be required for a portion of 27th Street next week, as crews install a fire hydrant and decommission a portion of water infrastructure.
Starting at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 2, there will be single lane traffic in both…
May 16-22 is Home Fire Sprinkler Week in Canada, and Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) is helping to share the message that properly installed and maintained home fire sprinkler systems can help save lives.
“When taking a look at your home and considering whether you have a complete fire safety…
The City of Vernon is pleased to announce that two new managers have been hired to lead the Economic Development and Tourism Department.
As of May 31, John Perrott will be joining the City of Vernon as its new Manager of Economic Development and Tourism. The position was previously held by…
A major reconstruction project along 31st Street is officially underway, which will take place between 35th Avenue and 39th Avenue. The project includes replacement of road, sidewalk, water main, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer utilities.
This morning (May 20), there is a partial closure on…
The Vernon Pickleball Association (VPA), in conjunction with the City of Vernon, is proud to announce that the ‘Roof has been Raised’ and the Okanagan Wealth Advisors (OWA) Pickleball Complex has opened.
More than 1,000 volunteer hours went in to the construction of the court enclosure at Marshall…
