This January, an innovative program that motivates seniors to get up, get out, and get active is coming to Greater Vernon Recreation Services (www.gvrec.ca) and it will be free to join. Choose to Move is a six-month program based on scientific research that motivates and supports individuals 65 or…
Vernon City Council has approved the changes to the Zoning Bylaw to permit cannabis sales, processing and cultivation in many of its commercial and industrial zones.
The amendments to Zoning Bylaw #5000 now permit recreational cannabis sales in the following commercial zoning districts: C3 to C12…
The FireSmart program has recognized the Predator Ridge community for its good work in reducing wildfire risks for the 3rd straight year.
The community has been actively involved in the FireSmart program since adopting it in 2016, the same year as the Fort McMurray wildfires. The program encourages…
The Vernon Airport was the scene of an imaginary plane crash today that saw a cross-agency response from members of the RCMP, BC Ambulance Service, Vernon Fire Rescue Services, and City of Vernon staff including Bylaw Compliance officers, Airport, Communications and Emergency Support Services staff…
The City of Vernon is pleased to welcome four new full-time career firefighters to the Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) team. Ashton Sykes, Bryan Carter, Shawn Calder and Dave Robinson have joined the service as firefighters.
“These talented individuals bring a wide variety of experience and…
On Sunday evening, Dec. 2 at 7:40 p.m., Vernon Fire Rescue Services responded to a vehicle fire on Foster Road. The crew arrived to find a Dodge truck heavily involved in fire.
“Every day our team is training, preparing and responding to calls for assistance to protect the safety of our community…
A recent CBC News report indicated that the City is involved in an arbitration process with two former employees.
While the City’s policy is to not comment on personnel matters, it is important to clarify that the incident did not involve two firefighters, as reported. Rather, the incident occurred…
Mayor Victor Cumming and Councillors have endorsed the 2019 budget as presented within the 2019-2023 Financial Plan, which embeds the continuation of the 1.9% annual cumulative infrastructure levy.
“Council has responded to the community’s desire to see additional investment in public safety,” said…
The City of Vernon and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1517 have signed a four year collective agreement that will cover the period Jan. 1, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2019.
“I am pleased to announce that the City and IAFF Local 1517 have developed a collective agreement that serves the…
Building Permit values issued by the City of Vernon are up 29% over 2017, reaching $116.8 million for the first three quarters of 2018. Much of the activity is being driven by strong multi-family development, which accounts for $48.9 million of total permit values. Major projects that began in 2018…
