Educational programming for youth and families got a boost today as Mayor Victor Cumming presented the North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society (NOYFSS) with a cheque for $672.47. The funds came from the 2018 Kindness Meters program.
“The work that NOYFSS does every day in our community is…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) has received two new fire trucks.
The Pierce fire apparatus includes a fire engine, which will perform a dual function and replace both a 34-year-old engine and a 17-year-old rescue truck, and a new ladder truck which will replace its 28-year-old predecessor.
In…
Motorists may experience travel delays this week as construction continues on 48th Avenue between Hwy 97 and 29th Street.
The work is part of the City’s investment in infrastructure and active transportation, which helps make Vernon a great place to live. The project includes a new drainage culvert…
This October, slow down, unplug, and take back your morning. The City of Vernon is celebrating International Walk & Wheel to School Month, an annual global challenge that promotes healthy and sustainable alternatives to driving to school.
Vernon families are encouraged to participate by walking…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) is currently on scene of two structure fires on 35th Avenue.
Two adjacent houses in the 1200 block of 35th Avenue are involved in the fire, located across the street from Silver Star Elementary School.
VFRS asks that the public stay away from the area as crews…
The City of Vernon has received Honourable Mention for the Climate & Energy Action Awards at the Union of BC Municipalities convention.
The recognition comes in response to the City’s Climate Action Revolving Fund for Electric Bicycle Fleet (Corporate category).
“Our Council is committed to…
Vernon firefighters have extinguished a fire that involved two houses.
On September 26, 2019, Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) received a call about a structure fire in the 1200 block of 35th Avenue.
“The call came in just before 4:00 pm,” said Chief David Lind. “Upon arrival, crews found one…
UPDATE as of September 26 @ 5:20pm:
Crews have finished repairing a water main on 30th Street and water service has been restored to the area.
The City would like to thank area residents for their patience today.
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Due to a water main break there will be a temporary water outage in the 30th…
Motorists may experience some traffic delays next week as crews repair leaking water valves.
North bound traffic on HWY 97 between 21st Avenue and 32nd Avenue will be down to single lane between Monday, September 30 and Friday, October 4, 2019, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm daily.
Sidewalks will…
The City of Vernon supports the enhancement and preservation of a positive quality of life for all its residents. One means of achieving this goal is through the provision of grants to organizations that contribute to the general interest and advantage of the City.
The awarding of grants is solely…
