The City of Vernon will be visiting approximately 150 Vernon businesses on October 28 for the fourth annual Business Walks program. Business Walks is a part of Small Business Month and is meant as a five-minute check in with businesses to gain a better understanding of how things are going and how…
A water main failure at Alexis Park Drive and 42 Avenue has left six single-family residences without water. City crews are onsite to repair the main and anticipate completion by 4 p.m.
During the repairs, single-lane traffic will be in effect. Please obey all signs and flaggers, or choose…
Vernon Council approved amendments to the Official Community Plan (OCP) following the endorsement of the Master Transportation Plan, the Parks Master Plan and the Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The development of each of these plans included extensive public participation to reflect the…
Today in the Regular Meeting of Council, Mayor Akbal Mund recognized longtime Vernon resident Helen Sidney for her years of helping to improve her community. Ms. Sidney is vigilent in keeping the road along popular Bella Vista Road litter-free, an example she modelled for her students for more than…
41 Avenue between 30 and 31 Streets will be closed from October 12 to November 18 in order to allow crews from Postill Nixon to repair the railway crossing and underground water mains. Please use alternate routes of travel during construction.
Vernon residents have just over one week to provide their two cents on the City budget. The interactive budget simulator takes about 10 minutes to complete and will help Council and administration understand the public’s priorities on various services provided by the City. The survey closes on…
Firefighters from Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) will be visiting homes in the Holiday Park Mobile Home Park and Swanbrook Estates on October 15 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Firefighters will be going door-to-door to encourage residents to test their smoke alarms and replace their batteries. VFRS…
The City of Vernon is encouraging residents to consider carpooling for their daily commute during Okanagan Carpool Week, October 17-21.
Drivers that travel alone lose out on the opportunity to keep up to 25 per cent of their car costs in their savings account. Driving alone costs a typical…
City crews are responding to a water leak on a service valve along Alexis Park Drive from 33 Ave to 35 Ave. While repairs are taking place, traffic is restricted to single- lane in each direction. Repairs are anticipated to be completed by 5 p.m.
Single-lane traffic will be in effect on Pleasant Valley Road from 20 Street to the 4400 block from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 4 and 5 for the installation of new overhead Telus fibre. Please be patient, obey flaggers on site or choose alternate routes to avoid delays.
