The City of Vernon and Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) have issued a notice that campfires and fire appliances (such as portable barbecues or camp stoves) that use liquefied or solid fuel are prohibited in all City parks and open spaces due to the extreme risk of wildfire in the region.…
Road construction continues as part of the City’s investment in the infrastructure that helps make Vernon a great place to live. The current construction projects below have the following traffic disruptions:
30 Street Road and Utility Project – 30 Street is closed from 30 Avenue to 32 Avenue and…
Donations are available in the gym of the Salvation Army House of Hope (3303 32 Avenue, located behind Staples) for evacuees from the Cariboo region. Goods include toiletries, clothing, local produce and groceries, and other items. Please bring proof of registration from Emergency Social Services (…
Construction on Kalamalka Lake Road will be postponed as work dependent on BC Hydro is currently delayed. BC Hydro has had to respond to the state of emergency in B.C., affecting projects such as the Kalamalka Lake Road reconstruction. The exact length of the delay is unknown at this time.
The…
City of Vernon Emergency Social Services (ESS) have registered 667 evacuees from Williams Lake and other areas affected by provincial wildfires. At this time, all of the evacuees are being billeted by friends, family or people who have offered rooms and/or camping spaces. Two group lodging sites…
City of Vernon Manager of Economic Development and Tourism Kevin Poole reported to Vernon Council that building activity remains strong for the first half of 2017. Between January 1 – June 30, 2017, 221 permits were issued with total building permit value of $68.3 million.
“Single family…
Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, City of Vernon Emergency Social Services (ESS) registered 137 evacuees from the Cariboo region. A total of 613 evacuees have registered in Vernon since the evacuations in Williams Lake. At this time, all of the evacuees are being billeted by friends or…
City of Vernon crews have started to remove flood debris from the City-maintained section of Kin Beach and the beach located at Paddle Wheel Park. Work is expected to be completed by the end of the week.
City of Vernon Emergency Social Services (ESS) have registered 550 evacuees from Williams Lake and other areas affected by provincial wildfires. At this time, all of the evacuees are being billeted by friends or family in the area. The City has been asked to prepare group lodging for up to 800…
The Vernon Curling Rink parking lot is getting a significant overhaul. Work on the parking lot started on July 17 and is expected to continue until August 23. During the period of the construction, the parking lot will be closed to all traffic.
The curling rink is being used as group lodging for…
