Vernon reopens EOC in anticipation of flooding; residents on Lakeshore Road placed on evacuation alert
The City of Vernon has issued an evacuation alert for residents on both sides of Lakeshore Road (from 2548 to 2688 Lakeshore Road) and 6999 Cummins Road.
Weather forecasts for this weekend warn of…
The 30 Street construction project is continuing at the intersection at 30 Street and 30 Avenue.
The intersection will be closed to traffic for approximately three weeks. All businesses in the area will remain open and can be easily accessed. Detour routes will be modified as construction…
Lakeshore Road has been temporarily closed to thru traffic. Lakeshore Road, which crosses through Priest Valley Indian Reserve #6, is temporarily closed as measures are being taken by the Okanagan Indian Band to protect Priest Valley Indian Reserve #6 The Road is scheduled to re-open June 2 at 6:…
New Grande West Vicinity buses are arriving in Vernon and Coldstream as replacements for the current fleet of buses in the community. A total of ten buses will arrive in Vernon by the end of summer.
“Customers will see and hear a difference with these new Vicinity buses as they are more effective…
The City of Vernon and Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) are expressing gratitude for the numerous Emergency Support Services (ESS) volunteers that have responded to the need to open reception centres multiple times in the past three weeks. The centres have been used by neighbouring residences due…
Kal Tire Place will be closed to the public the morning of Wednesday, June 7, as water will be turned off as part of the construction of the twinned facility. Normal operations are expected to resume by 11 a.m.
For more information on the construction of the twinned arena, please visit our website…
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the North Okanagan Central Okanagan and South Okanagan, which could include thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and heavy rain. This risk has the potential to increase Okanagan Lake levels another 10 centimetres overall. The lake is not…
Residents near the Vernon Recreation Centre are being advised that planned electrical upgrades at the Vernon Recreation Centre will require the temporary use of a generator from June 5 to 9. The generator will be located on the south end of the curling rink.
For more information on this project,…
City of Vernon crews continue to monitor water levels on local creeks and lakes. The City has provided approximately 100,000 sandbags to residents over the past few weeks and continues to replenish the sandbagging sites on a continual basis.
The City has been monitoring and protecting city…
On June 27, Vernon will celebrate Canada’s multicultural strengths with a temporary public art installation and the rededication of Vernon’s multicultural mural. Part of a signature Michelle Loughery Route Blue Wayfinder, the community-based engagement project combines youth skills building and…
