Crews will be working to install a culvert on Pottery Road, between 15th Street and Francis Road, beginning November 7 – 9. A detour will be in effect directing drivers to 25th Avenue. The public is encouraged to plan their trips around the road closure. Please be patient and obey all signs and…
30th Street will be closed to through traffic while crews install traffic loops on Wednesday, November 1st from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Every reasonable effort will be made to minimize the disruption to traffic, although motorists should be prepared for detours. We ask that the traveling public to be…
A very special film experience is coming to Vernon. SESQUI and the City of Vernon have partnered to bring HORIZON – A Visual Symphony of Canada to the Vernon Recreation Centre on Sunday, November 5th as part of the Canada 150 Anniversary and Vernon 125th Birthday celebrations.
HORIZON is SESQUI’s…
On Monday October 23, 2017, the City of Vernon Council endorsed an Eight (8) Year Strategic Plan for Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS). The plan addresses key enablers for the provision of reliable and safe service which include a funded replacement schedule for fire apparatus, such as fire…
The City of Vernon is exploring what it takes to be a child and youth friendly city. The City applied for funding through a PlanH program which is a partnership of BC Healthy Communities Society and the Province of BC, Ministry of Health. Although Vernon was initially unsuccessful in receiving the…
The City of Vernon will be undertaking amendments to its Zoning Bylaw to prepare for the sale of non-medicinal cannabis, which is expected to become legal in Canada in July 2018. The purpose of these amendments is to ultimately allow for the City to regulate where storefront sales of cannabis will…
The City of Vernon is providing feedback to the Government of British Columbia on how non-medicinal cannabis will be regulated in the province starting next year. The City, along with other local governments and stakeholders, has been asked by the provincial government to tell them what they…
When a tragedy like the one in Fernie, BC occurs, it is only natural that the public may have questions about the facilities in their own community. In order to answer those questions and to alleviate any concerns, the City of Vernon is issuing this Media Release.
The City of Vernon arenas are…
Okanagan Carpool Week runs from October 23 to 27, 2017. The City of Vernon is encouraging residents to try carpooling by using the free ride matching service offered by Carpool.ca for a chance to win a $100 fuel card.
To win simply;
Register with www.carpool.ca as a new user, or
Return to www.…
Vernon residents are invited to Lakers Clubhouse, 7000 Cummins Road on Wednesday, October 18 between 4:00 and 6:30 pm to view and comment on concept plans for the next 8 lake access sites.
Vernon residents asked to see 10 lake access sites developed in 2018. Two sites will be completed this fall…
