Vernon City Council voted not to implement a one-kilometre separation regulation at this time as requested by the Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC) at the Regular Open Meeting August 15. At the meeting, ABLE BC requested that Council establish the regulation for any future beverage alcohol…
The City of Vernon is currently planning for the 2017 budget process and is encouraging residents to provide their input using an interactive online budgeting tool. The Vernon Citizen Budget will be open for public input from September 19 to October 14, and will incorporate an interactive slider…
Kal Tire Place has been given the "all clear" after environmental tests determined that the facility was clear of bacteria following flooding and sewer backup last weekend. Swab samples collected from the arena did not identify any fecal coliforms or e. coli bacteria, indicating successful…
Sepia Films, a Canadian production company based in Vancouver will be filming one scene for a movie on 30th Avenue, between 29th and 30th Streets on Monday September 12, 2016 from 2:30 to 7:00 pm. The street will remain open to vehicles, pedestrians and the public for parking except for two…
Council had an opportunity to meet with Senior RCMP Officers and Bylaw Compliance Officers to thoroughly discuss public safety in our community, reviewing a wide range of carefully assessed and accurate information.
Council is confident in the professional work of our RCMP Officers and our…
Restoration work continues at Kal Tire Place following flooding on the lower levels of the facility on the weekend. Cleaning crews have finished in lower dressing room and hallway areas. Temporary flooring will be installed today in preparation for the Vernon Vipers season opener this Saturday.…
Rogers Hometown Hockey host Ron MacLean announced this morning on Breakfast Television from Toronto that Vernon, B.C., will be part of the Hometown Hockey tour for the 2016/17 season. Rogers Hometown Hockey, now in its third season, will bring MacLean and co-host Tara Slone to Vernon for a special…
Business on the main upper concourse of Kal Tire Place was operational while cleanup efforts on the lower levels were ongoing following a sewer backup that resulted from a broken water main on Saturday morning. Water from the water main caused significant flooding in Vernon and the pump station and…
A water break main break near 35A Street and 40 Avenue has closed southbound traffic and reduced northbound travel to single-lane traffic on 35A Street. The break has also affected water service to approximately 50 residences. Significant flooding resulted from the break. Water filled the sewer…
Traffic signal technicians will begin a traffic signal controller change-out beginning Tuesday, September 6 at 7:30 a.m., at the intersection of 53 Avenue and 27 Street. The process will take approximately four hours.
Drivers are asked to please be patient, slow down and use care when approaching…
