A temporary four-way stop will soon become permanent in Vernon, after Council approved a change for the 2021 Capital Projects plan.
During its Regular meeting on March 8, Council approved a reduced budget for the permanent four-way stop control on 43rd Avenue at 20th Street. Based on the detailed…
Pursuant to Section 6 of the City of Vernon Traffic Bylaw #5600, notice is hereby given that load restrictions are in effect on all roadways in the City of Vernon. All roads will be limited to legal axle loading 70%.
Overweight permits will not be granted. All term overweight…
In support of the provincial vaccination efforts for COVID-19, the City of Vernon is working with Interior Health to provide facilities for vaccination clinics. The Vernon Recreation Centre Auditorium main floor and the Sunset breakout room will be closed to the public beginning March 8, for…
At its Regular Meeting of December 14, 2020, City Council considered the draft Climate Action Plan. The plan was endorsed in principal and supported for the purpose of community engagement.
“This plan is our collective guide for local climate action. It has been two years in the making and I want…
The City's road network is one of its most valuable assets and prudent management of this asset will provide a safe and functional transportation network to allow people to move throughout the community.
The City of Vernon is pleased to announce that it has received federal grant funding to…
A portion of 41st Street (between 27th and 28th Avenues) will be temporarily closed to through traffic, while a sanitary service repair is done. The road will be accessible to local traffic only, starting Wednesday, March 3 between 7:30 am until 4pm. The work is anticipated to be complete by March…
Since 2017, the City has been working to understand ongoing ground and surface water issues in Polson Park. The City has taken several interim steps to reduce water problems and is looking for a permanent solution that considers flood risk, water quality and the impacts of climate change.
At…
Outdoor skating in Vernon is set to return next fall thanks to grant funding from the Province of British Columbia. The City of Vernon is pleased to receive $695,000 from the Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program (CERIP), which was established to invest in small-scale infrastructure…
The City has extended the pilot period for temporary curbside pick-up locations in downtown Vernon for another three months.
Downtown curbside pick-up locations were implemented in December 2020, to help with curbside pick-up services during the COVID-19 pandemic response. These free,…
Today, the BC Supreme Court dismissed a judicial review application brought by the City to overturn a decision of a reconsideration panel of the Labour Relations Board. The City’s application arose out of the termination of a Fire Services Captain for engaging in sexual activity with a subordinate…
