City of Vernon 2017 property tax are due on or before July 4 to avoid a one-time 10-per cent penalty. Home Owner Grants, if eligible, must also be received on or before the due date. Tax notices were mailed on May 19.
The City of Vernon offers MyCity, a free, secure online service that allows…
Environment Canada has issued an alert and is forecasting wind gusts of up to 60 km/h this afternoon and into tomorrow with a 60 percent probability of rain showers Thursday afternoon. Rain and heavy winds may increase the likelihood of flooding along Okanagan Lake. This risk is highest along…
City crews are responding to a broken water main on 27 Avenue 43 Street. The break was reported Monday evening and was left overnight in a controlled state. The westbound lane of 27 Avenue between 41 Street and 43 Street has been blocked while repairs are completed, and barricades and detour sign…
The City of Vernon has a new deputy fire chief, Scott Hemstad, who will be responsible for prevention, training and logistics with Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS). During his career, Hemstad served as a firefighter, rescue technician (high angle, confined space), paramedic and training officer…
KAMLOOPS - Effective at noon on June 15, 2017, the size of open fires will be restricted at all elevations throughout the entire Kamloops Fire Centre, including Vernon, to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.
Anyone conducting Category 2 or 3 fires anywhere in the Kamloops…
Construction on 35 Avenue from 24 Street to 27 Street will begin the week of June 19 and continue for approximately 12 weeks. The project includes road reconstruction, new multi-use path, new street lights and replacement of water and sanitary sewer.
During construction, 35 Avenue will be closed…
The City of Vernon continues to monitor water levels and weather forecasts heading into the weekend. At this time, weather systems have stabilized and the rate at which the lake is rising has slowed. If the situation worsens, City crews will continue to install dams at strategic locations to…
The City will be installing Tiger Dams as temporary flood protection along Lakeshore Road and City-owned portions of Kin Beach. Residents are asked to stay off these dams while they are in place as they help protect City roads, beaches and infrastructure.
Lake accesses off Lakeshore Road are closed…
The City of Vernon is continuing to monitor Okanagan Lake levels, which are expected to increase with hot weather today and Thursday and rain over the weekend. Residents on both sides of Lakeshore Road (from 2548 to 2688 Lakeshore Road) and 6999 Cummins Road remain on evacuation alert.
Sand and…
The City of Vernon and Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) are welcoming delegates to the 85th annual B.C. Fire Expo and Chief’s Conference June 4 -5 at Kal Tire Place. The Expo is the largest exhibition of fire service equipment and services in the Pacific Northwest.
The B.C. Fire Expo feature 125…
