Mayor Akbal Mund sampled a celebratory tourism donut from Ratio Coffee and Pastry today to kick off the tourist season and to show his support for National Tourism Week, May 27 to June 2, 2018.
“Tourism is one of the primary economic drivers in Vernon with $36.9 million generated in room revenue by…
With construction of Kal Tire Place North continuing to move forward, the requirement to connect to permanent power is now here. As a result, there will be a scheduled power outage at Kal Tire Place on Monday June 4, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Electricians will turn off the main power feed to Kal…
For immediate release
May 31, 2018
What: The official kick-off of the tourist season and a show of support for National Tourism Week being held from May 27 to June 2, with a celebratory donut.
Who: Mayor Akbal Mund and City Tourism staff
When: Friday, June 1, 2018 @ 11 a.m.
Where: Ratio Coffee…
Visitors to City Hall on Thursday, May 31 are welcome to park in the staff parking lot adjacent to City Hall by entering on 31 Street. The change is required due to the paving of 30 Street from north of 31 Avenue to 35 Avenue that will take place (weather permitting).
The area will be well marked…
Mobile vending is being encouraged in parks in Vernon this summer and Vernon City Council supported an interim approach of leasing mobile vending spots in parks on a case by case basis for 2018. A formal update to mobile vending procedures expected for the 2019 season.
Previously, parks fell under…
Scott Road / Cameo Drive
Pyramid Excavating will be working in the Scott Road and Cameo Drive area May 23 to July 15, 2018. Scott Road will be closed from Tronson Road to 6520 Scott Road from May 23 to June 4. Cameo Road will be closed from Cameo Drive to Scott Road June 29 to July 15. Pyramid will…
The applications for new and returning permissive tax exemption are available online or at City Hall. Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed application form and submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 16th. Permissive tax exemptions provide a reduction in property taxation…
The City of Vernon is challenging all Vernon residents and workplaces to join the Commuter Challenge from June 3 – 9.
The Commuter Challenge is a friendly competition between Canadian cities and workplaces that encourages participants to explore sustainable transportation options. Just sign up and…
The 2018 Property Tax Notices were mailed on Friday, May 18, 2018. Payments and Home Owner Grants, if eligible, must be received on or before July 3, 2018 to avoid a penalty. Any unpaid balance after the due date of July 3 will be charged a onetime 10 percent penalty.
The City of Vernon offers a…
City of Vernon contractors will be starting the spring weed program to control weeds and grasses that may impair traffic visibility, damage road asphalt surfaces and cause safety issues for pedestrians and cyclists. Weeds are controlled with mechanical trimming that includes roadside tractor mowing…
