Let Vernon Regional Transit do the driving this Saturday. The City of Vernon is providing free transit service throughout the city all day on Saturday, November 30, 2019, in celebration of the Downtown Vernon Association’s Annual Light Up.
Free transit helps make this event more accessible to our…
Changes have been made to the downtown bus terminus washrooms in preparation for the installation of a new facility.
The washrooms located across the street from Cenotaph Park have been removed in order to prepare the site for a new stainless steel washroom that has the same design as the unit that…
Motorists traveling along Highway 97 this week may experience some minor delays due to routine maintenance.
There will be single lane traffic on Highway 97 between 15th Avenue and 48th Avenue while crews conduct routine storm catch basin cleaning. The work will take place between Tuesday, November…
On November 22, 2019, Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was called to a structure fire in the 1200 block of 38th Avenue.
Just before 3:30 pm, a tenant of the home reported seeing flames and heavy smoke in the basement. Upon arriving, firefighters confirmed the fire was located in the utility room…
The Village Green Shopping Centre, City of Vernon and BC Transit are pleased to announce that construction has started on a new transit exchange at the Village Green Shopping Centre.
In 2016, the bus stops were moved to 48th Avenue in response to increasing safety concerns. The Village Green…
UPDATE as of November 19 @ 8:00pm:
Crews have finished repairing a water main on Okanagan Avenue and water service has been restored to the area.
As a reminder, crews will begin asphalt repairs tomorrow and anticipate the work will be complete by the end of the week. Traffic detours will be in…
Please be advised that Waste Connections of Canada has completed the fall clear bag pick-up program which ran the week of November 5 to November 8, 2019.
Residents may drop off their remaining bags of leaves free of charge at the Regional District’s Diversion and Disposal Facility or residents may…
A new multi-use pathway along 15th Street and Middleton Way has been designed to increase safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
The pathway, currently under construction, will be located between Kosmina Road and 21st Avenue. It will be shared by both pedestrians and cyclists and will be physically…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) invites the community to join the City of Vernon in celebrating two new fire trucks being put into service. On November 16th, a traditional push-in ceremony and public open house will be held at Fire Station #1. Everyone is welcome.
Date: Saturday,…
We may have only seen a brief appearance of snow in the North Okanagan yesterday, but with rain in the forecast and cooler temperatures overnight, it’s time to adjust our habits to meet winter conditions.
The City of Vernon reminds motorists to slow down and have patience as you navigate wet roads…
