Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was called to a structure fire in a residential area Friday afternoon.
At approximately 3:30 p.m., firefighters received reports that smoke and flames could be seen coming from a duplex in the 5000 block of 27th Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed at…
The office of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) issued a clarification today (April 1), indicating that Aquafit and Aqua Therapy group classes can continue to operate as usual, as public swimming pools have an exemption within the Gathering and Events Order.
Recreation Services had cancelled…
Operations at the Vernon Regional Airport have received a boost thanks to a one-time grant funding program from the Province of British Columbia.
The City of Vernon is pleased to receive up to $360,000 as part of an investment for regional airports that host medevac services and inter-city…
The City of Vernon supports the enhancement and preservation of a positive quality of life for all its residents. One means of achieving this goal is through the provision of grants to organizations that contribute to the general interest and advantage of the City.
The City is now accepting…
The City of Vernon would like to advise the public that a major upgrade project will get underway this week on the downtown parkade elevator system.
The much-needed upgrade is part of the City’s Building Condition Asset Management Plan and was earmarked as a priority project within the…
Yesterday (March 29), B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer (PHO) announced enhanced province-wide restrictions to address rising COVID-19 case counts across the province. The updated measures include the temporary suspension of indoor dining for restaurants, pubs and bars.
“We are more than a year into…
The City of Vernon would like to advise residents that the spring chipping program will return next week and run between April 5 and April 30. The curbside pickup of residential pruning is funded by residential yard recycling customers and is provided on the same day and location as regular garbage…
The City of Vernon continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation in BC and make adjustments, as necessary, to comply with directives and orders from B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer (PHO), senior levels of government and WorkSafe BC.
On March 29, an update was provided from the PHO on…
A portion of 24th Avenue (between 34A and 39th Street) will be closed to through traffic, while service upgrades are completed in the area. The roads will be accessible to local traffic only, starting Wednesday, March 31 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The work is anticipated to be complete by…
A portion of 36th Avenue (between 31st and 32nd Street) will be closed to through traffic, while upgrades are made to the sanitary main. The roads will be accessible to local traffic only, starting tomorrow (Thursday) between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The work is anticipated to be complete by April 9…
