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The City would like to advise the public of a sanitary sewer main flushing project that will require overnight work on a portion of 31st Street this week. Part of the project includes CCTV inspection of the infrastructure, which means the work needs to be done when there is minimum flow moving…
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Motorists may need to take a brief detour next week as crews complete a sewer main renewal project on a portion of 17th Avenue. Starting Monday, July 20, the 3400 block of 17th Avenue (between Mission Road and 35th Street) will be closed to traffic. The work is expected to be complete by Friday,…
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A major sanitary sewer upgrade project along 25th Avenue will begin next week. The project, which includes the installation of a 200mm diameter sewer pipe, will take place between 28th Avenue and the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre on 43rd Street. During construction, sections of 25th Avenue and…
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A minor detour will be required next week for a construction project on 35th Avenue, near Fire Station #1 and the Powerhouse Theatre. The work is being done in conjunction with Canadian National Railway (CN), and will begin Monday, July 20. The road is expected to be reopened to traffic by the end…
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Citizens are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held on July 20, 2020 at the Vernon Recreation Centre Auditorium. The meeting will begin at approximately 5:00 p.m. following the Regular Council meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to present the 2019 Annual Report. This report…
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Cyclists and pedestrians using the Polson Park boardwalk will want to give themselves a little extra travel time, as intermittent closures will be required to keep everyone safe during a construction project in the area. Between July 20 and September 26, 2020, crews will be completing the next…
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Only one week remains for the public to provide feedback on the design and amenities of a new City Centre park! Visit www.engagevernon.ca today to activate your voice, and complete a quick survey on the design and features of the new park. The survey will be open until July 20, 2020. Conceptual…
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The City of Vernon is pleased to announce that local sports fields and courts are available for booking limited activities as of Monday, July 13. “This is the moment many people have been waiting for,” said Mayor Victor Cumming. “We know many sport organizations are eager to get back on the field…
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Note: This media release was corrected on July 10, 2020, to reflect updated construction dates. Motorists traveling down Bella Vista Road may experience some traffic disruptions next week. Starting Monday, July 13, there will be single lane alternating traffic in the 6400 block of Bella Vista Road…
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At its Regular Meeting of June 8, 2020, Council rescinded third reading on the rezoning application for 5000 20th Street and passed a resolution to host a new Public Hearing and reconsider this application. Council passed the following resolution: THAT Council directs Administration to issue a…