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The Vernon Aquatic Centre will be closed for annual maintenance shutdown from August 26 – September 16th 2019. This annual shutdown gives the maintenance staff an opportunity to do preventative maintenance and repairs to systems that cannot be serviced while the facility is open to public. Other…
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At its Regular Meeting of August 19, 2019, Council supported an updated timeline and engagement process for implementing the BC Energy Step Code (Step Code). Engagement with the building community will commence in Fall 2019 and by Spring 2020, the Step Code will be implemented in Vernon for all…
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At its Regular Meeting of August 19, 2019, Council approved a planning process for the development of a new park at the former Civic Arena site. This fall the City will begin with community engagement, directed stakeholder interviews and consideration of the various needs for the site. The existing…
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There will be single lane alternating traffic on 32 Avenue between 18 Street and 19 Street on Wednesday August 21, 2019 from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm to makes repairs to the sanitary main in the roadway. Traffic control personnel will be on site to guide motorist through. No alternate routes will be…
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Single lane traffic will be maintained along Coldstream Avenue on Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm for the installation of sanitary and water services. Traffic control personnel will be on site to guide motorist and pedestrians through. No alternate routes will be needed. The…
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Please be advised that the City of Vernon will be performing construction works on 43 Avenue at the intersection of Highway 97. Construction works will be taking place on Friday August 9, 2019. In order to maintain site safety and reduce wait times, the majority of works will be done at nighttime…
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Highlands of East Hill Development In response to numerous media and public inquiries about the status of the Highlands of East Hill Development, the City is issuing this statement to clarify the City’s understanding of the situation. The development is proposed to be built on the site of the…
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Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Applications Open House An open house was scheduled for the public to provide their input on various OCP Amendment applications on July 24, 2019 at the City Hall. Various OCP amendment applications that were reviewed at the Open House were; OCP00073 – 6162…
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On August 2, 2019 at 10:15 a.m. the City is officially opening the new Hurlburt Park. For over 80 years, Camp Hurlburt was the highlight of summer vacation for many children. Now the camp has become a City park and the City of Vernon invites the community to discover the newest gem in Vernon’s…
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The City of Vernon will be installing underground utility services starting Monday, July 29th and ending on Thursday, August 1st. Hours of operation are Monday, July 29th from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm and for the remainder of the week from 5:30 am to 4:00 pm. Single lane alternating traffic will be in…