Motorists traveling on Silver Star Road this Thursday (November 14) may experience some minor delays.
There will be single lane alternating traffic in front of 5224 Silver Star Road between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm, due to the installation of a sanitary service. Traffic control personnel will be on site…
With the return of cooler temperatures and snow in the North Okanagan, community members are reminded to be aware of fire hazards in their homes and pay close attention to heat sources.
On Sunday, November 10th, Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was called to a home in the south end of the city…
Only a few days remain to provide feedback online for the first phase of public engagement for the proposed Active Living Centre. Greater Vernon Recreation Services (GVRS) is hoping to collect more public input for its Feasibility Study prior to an open house later this month.
An online survey will…
There will be a small change of pace for residents and businesses on Silver Star Road and in the Foothills area of Vernon, starting later this month.
Garbage collection for these parts of the city will be changing from Friday to Monday, beginning November 18, 2019.
This shift does not impact…
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is pleased to announce that the City of Vernon has received the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2019 budget.
The award represents a significant achievement by the City. It reflects the commitment of management and staff to…
The City of Vernon, Vernon North Okanagan RCMP and ICBC are working together to promote pedestrian and cyclist safety.
As the days get shorter and the sun sets earlier, the risk of a pedestrian or cyclist being struck by a vehicle increases.
“43 per cent of all crashes where a pedestrian gets…
Colourful new bike racks have sprouted up around downtown Vernon. These new racks will help address the need for convenient and secure bicycle parking for residents and visitors enjoying our vibrant downtown.
Last year, the Downtown Vernon Association (DVA) requested that the City improve bicycle…
There will be single lane alternating traffic in front of 8756 Okanagan Landing Road starting on Wednesday, November 6 until Friday November 8, 2019 from 5:30 am until 5:30 pm for the installation of a storm utility.
Some delays should be expected. Every effort will be made to minimize disruption…
Vernon firefighters are joining the movement to raise funds and awareness for men’s physical and mental health. The annual Movember campaign begins November 1, encouraging men to grow moustaches, raise funds and have important conversations in support of projects that focus on prostate cancer,…
Lighting on Vernon streets will get a facelift while annual electrical costs will drop thanks to a conversion project set to begin in spring 2020.
At its October 28 regular meeting, City Council unanimously approved a motion to fund the conversion of approximately 1200 Vernon streetlights from high…
