The following information is from BC Transit and applies to Vernon Regional Transit.
On June 1, 2020, BC Transit will be enhancing safety measures for our provincial transit systems that will allow for a return to front door loading and collection of fares in all BC Transit communities. With the…
Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3-9) is a national awareness campaign to promote individual and collective action that can help prepare us for a variety of emergencies.
We have had to make a lot of changes during the current public health emergency, so the thought of planning for other…
Vernon City Council has reviewed the results of the latest survey for the proposed Active Living Centre for the ongoing feasibility study.
The study was established as a result of the 2018 Recreation Master Plan, in which the Greater Vernon community identified a need for new indoor recreation…
In recent years, the province of British Columbia has seen an increase in both human-caused and naturally-occurring wildfires. As we prepare for another wildfire season, there are a number of proactive steps residents can take to help protect their homes and neighbourhoods from the threat of…
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in British Columbia remains dynamic and the City of Vernon continues to take its direction from provincial and federal health authorities. As more information becomes available, the City is making changes, as necessary, to adhere to Provincial Health and…
The City of Vernon is asking residents to join it in a moment of silence at 10:30 am on Tuesday, April 28, to observe the National Day of Mourning. This day honours the memory of workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents.
“Tomorrow, we will…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was called to a structure fire Saturday night.
On April 25, at approximately 9:20 pm, Firefighters were dispatched to the 3400 block of 35 Avenue. Upon arrival, crews found a large juniper bush on fire on the south side of the Priest Valley Gymnasium.
“By the…
The City of Vernon is actively monitoring creeks as spring freshet is causing creek levels to rise. City crews continue to remove debris and blockages where necessary to maintain creek flow.
Residents can now access sand and sandbags at two City of Vernon locations:
Behind City Yards off Pleasant…
The City of Vernon is celebrating difference makers this week as people across the country mark National Volunteer Week.
“Volunteers are the backbone of a community,” said Mayor Victor Cumming. “It never ceases to amaze me how many people in our city step up and work tirelessly to make great things…
The first of two single-stall permanent public washrooms has been installed at the Downtown bus terminus. The facility opened today (April 23) and will be available for use 24 hours a day while the public health emergency remains in effect.
“Council has directed Administration to install a total…
