Mayor Mund presented Kevin Bertles, Director of Financial Services, and members of his team with the Canadian Award for Financial Planning on behalf of the Government Finance Officers Association. This is the seventh year in a row that the City has received this honour.
"We on Council are proud of…
The City of Vernon, in partnership with the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures North Okanagan and the Downtown Vernon Association, held its fourth annual Business Walks on October 28. A total of 21 volunteers—11 teams—met with 112 businesses in locations throughout the city…
City of Vernon has removed a number of encampments from park lands over the last week. Staff from City operations and bylaw compliance were involved in removing large volumes of refuse from camp locations in Polson Park and Kal Tire Place green spaces. Campers in these locations had been provided…
The City of Vernon is pleased to welcome David Lind as Interim Chief of Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) beginning November 23. Chief Lind brings 25 years of emergency management experience to his new role. His experience, education and proven skills include management, leadership, firefighting,…
A water main break in a cul-de-sac at 39 Avenue and 35A Street early this morning has resulted in a disruption in water service to approximately 15 homes. City of Vernon crews are currently repairing the break and expect to restore service by 4 p.m. today.
Affected areas are:
3800-3807 35A Street…
The City of Vernon is asking for the public’s feedback on the draft Lake Access Plan and invites Vernon residents to visit one of two open houses taking place this winter.
The draft Lake Access Plan is intended to improve access to Okanagan Lake, and identifies when improvements to the sites will…
Crews from Superior City Contracting Services Ltd. will be conducting trenchless storm and sanitary rehabilitation between from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 16 and December 31, at the following locations:
32 Avenue and 24 Street (westbound)
24 Street and Pleasant Valley Road (southbound)
32 Avenue…
At Monday’s Regular Open Council Meeting, Council endorsed the Vernon Regional Airport Master Plan, providing direction for the future development of the airport over the next 20 years. The planning process began in October 2014, and consisted of extensive public participation, including…
During Monday’s Regular Meeting of Council, Council approved amendments to the City’s Animal Regulation and Animal Pound bylaw in response to community requests, specifically regarding the keeping of urban hens and mini pigs. The amendments allow for up to four hens (increased from three hens) on…
At Monday’s Regular Open Council Meeting, Council endorsed the Vernon Regional Airport Master Plan, providing direction for the future development of the airport over the next 20 years. The planning process began in October 2014, and consisted of extensive public participation, including…
