The City of Vernon is launching the 2017 - 2018 Sustainability Grants program to encourage community participation in sustainable action while recognizing current and ongoing sustainability projects in Vernon. Small grants between $500 and $1000 will be available as an incentive to accelerate…
Vernon Emergency Social Services (ESS) reception centre hours have changed as the influx of Williams Lake evacuees has slowed. The reception centre, located at the Dogwood Gym in the Vernon Recreation Centre, is now open between 1 to 4 p.m. daily for scheduled appointments and walk-ins. The centre…
From the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development BC Wildfire Service
Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, the operation of any off-road vehicle for recreational purposes on Crown land will be prohibited throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre,…
The City of Vernon and the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) have recently completed water testing of Okanagan Lake for side-by-side beaches—Kin Beach and Sandy Beach—in Vernon. Bacteriological testing by both the First Nations Health Authority and Interior Health have returned within acceptable levels,…
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is providing support to Vernon Regional Airport while planned summer upgrades are taking place. During upcoming runway construction in Vernon, YLW Kelowna’s airport has made arrangements for a temporary overnight aircraft parking area at its southeast corner to…
The planned closure of Kalamalka Lake Road between Browne Road and the Vernon city boundary (Phase 2 of the Kalamalka Lake Road – Okanagan Rail Trail Project) has been deferred to late spring 2018. Current work on Phase 1 is expected to be wrapped up by the end of August. The full project was…
Work on the Vernon Curling Rink parking lot continues on time and on budget. The project is scheduled to wrap up on August 23. During the period of the construction, the parking lot is closed to all traffic.
The curling rink parking lot was badly deteriorated and in need of replacement. The…
The City of Vernon has received reports from residents who have had people claiming to represent the City coming to their door on the pretext of inspecting hot water heaters and other appliances. Please be aware that these people are not City employees or representatives, and should be reported…
Vernon City Council has approved a request from Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) to staff Stations 2 and 3 (Okanagan Landing and Predator Ridge) during the hottest periods of the day during the prolonged high-to-extreme fire conditions in the region. Experienced career firefighters will be paired…
Vernon RCMP volunteers will be in Polson Park for the next two days at the RCMP Command Post trailer to provide crime prevention tips on thefts from vehicles, personal safety, identity theft and more. Volunteers will be joined by two RCMP officers who are also promoting community safety and…
