At its Regular Meeting of June 8, 2020, Council rescinded third reading on the rezoning application for 5000 20th Street and passed a resolution to host a new Public Hearing and reconsider this application.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…
Polson Park is open to vehicle traffic again this morning (July 2).
The park was closed to traffic on June 30 following a heavy rain event that caused localized flooding along Vernon Creek.
Pedestrians and cyclists are reminded that the groundwater level in the park remains high and portions of the…
The City of Vernon is encouraging residents to join the conversation again on the development of a Climate Action Plan. A public survey has been launched at www.engagevernon.ca.
In March, the City cancelled all in-person public engagement events due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the quickly…
The following information has been provided by Greater Vernon Water. For the most up-to-date information, please visit rdno.ca:
A major water main serving Greater Vernon Water (GVW) customers is under emergency repair. As a result, some areas in the BX will be shut off for 24 hours (see www.rdno.…
Vernon City Council is encouraging everyone to join in a big noise making celebration across the city at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, to celebrate Canada’s 153rd birthday.
The event will be in place of the annual fireworks display to recognize our nation’s birthday while also following…
The City of Vernon would like to advise the public that effective immediately Polson Park is closed to vehicle traffic due to flooding. The gates are closed on either end of the park and will remain closed until further notice.
Polson Park remains accessible to pedestrians and cyclists at this…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) would like to advise residents of a controlled burn project that is currently underway in the Harbour Heights area. This work is being completed by a qualified private contractor, and has been permitted by the Ministry of Environment to help manage wildland fuels…
During its Strategic Planning session held on Friday, June 19, Vernon City Council passed a resolution to continue moving forward with the planning process for the proposed Active Living Centre project, as a City of Vernon facility at this time. Staff were directed to review and report back to…
A generous donation from a local service club will make a big difference when Vernon firefighters need to rescue people from a vehicle or building.
“On behalf of the Vernon Four Seasons Kiwanis Club, we are very happy to support the local fire department,” said Tom Watkinson, President of the Club…
The City of Vernon continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation in British Columbia and follow the directives of health authorities and senior levels of government.
“Over the last several weeks, staff have worked diligently to develop risk mitigation plans to reintroduce recreation…
