As Canada enters a new age of legalized recreational cannabis it is important to know the responsibilities of the various levels of government. The federal, provincial and territorial governments share responsibility for overseeing the proposed new system. Municipalities also have an important role…
The City of Vernon’s Bylaw Services department has moved to a new, more visible location in downtown Vernon. The new Bylaw offices are located on the ground floor of the public parkade at 3005 33rd Street, Vernon.
“Our new location will make it easier for people to come in to pay their parking…
A candidate running for Vernon Council in the upcoming civic election, Mr. David Deshane, recently posted a video on Facebook making a number of false and incorrect statements related to the Civic Arena. The City of Vernon would like to correct the misinformation.
The RDNO, the Greater Vernon…
Vernon, BC – On Saturday, October 13, 2018 the Okanagan Indian Band and the City of Vernon Councils invite the community to join them in celebration as they sign a Relationship Accord. The two communities began a process in 2017 intended to facilitate stronger relationships through joint economic…
BC Transit routes 7 and 8 are experiencing service disruptions due to construction activity in the Lakeshore Park area. Temporary routes have been set up to accommodate the construction. It is expected that the work will be completed today; however, should the work continue into tomorrow, the…
The sani-dump station at the Vernon Visitor Centre at 3004 39 Avenue will be closed after the Thanksgiving long weekend on October 9, 2018 and will reopen in the spring of 2019.
The City of Vernon adopted new regulations that allow small wheeled transportation (including skateboards, longboards, foot-operated scooters, and children aged 12 and under on bicycles) to use the transportation network the same way as cyclists and pedestrians.
To help residents understand the new…
The bridge portion of Polson Trail on the south end of Polson Park will be closed to access starting October 1, 2018, with construction repairs estimated to take approximately one week. Trail users will have to use alternate accesses at the north end of the park. We apologize for the inconvenience…
In October the City of Vernon is celebrating International Walk and Wheel to School Month, an annual global challenge that promotes healthy and safe alternatives to driving to school. Vernon students join their peers from over 40 countries around the world in walking, biking or using another form…
The City of Vernon will be grinding and repaving 27 St. between 32 Ave. and 39 Ave. starting October 1, 2018. In order to maintain site safety and reduce wait times the majority of works will be done during nighttime hours to avoid high traffic volumes and reduce impact on the surrounding area.…
