Important changes are now in effect for residents and non-residents who purchase stayActive passes through Vernon Recreation Services.
Effective immediately, proof of ‘City of Vernon’ residency is required to purchase a 90-day, 180-day or an Annual stayActive Pass. These changes will be in…
Residents and visitors may notice increased activity on the former Kin Race Track (KRT) lands this week.
As part of Active Living Centre (ALC) project, a specialized contractor will be conducting geotechnical drilling on Wednesday (today) and Thursday.
While a previous geotechnical survey mapped…
The City of Vernon has received a prestigious financial award. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is pleased to announce the City of Vernon has received the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2023 budget.
The award represents a significant achievement by…
The City would like to advise motorists that starting next week, temporary detours will be required for portions of 33rd Street and 42nd Avenue, while crews begin work on a multi-phase water and sanitary infrastructure upgrade project.
Starting as early as 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 14, 33rd…
An emergency alert system will be tested across the province Wednesday, November 15 at 1:55 p.m. PST, broadcasting a test notification on television, radio, and compatible cell phones.
Testing of the emergency alert system is intended to:
Increase public awareness about the system, so Canadians…
Greater Vernon Recreation Services is seeking public input to help guide the future of youth programming offered in our community during the summer months.
“Summer day camps provide recreation opportunities for hundreds of Greater Vernon area children each year with safe, informative and fun…
As the days gradually grow shorter and cooler, and the change of seasons takes hold, the City of Vernon is emphasizing the importance of looking out for one another while navigating our roadways.
According to ICBC, nearly half (43%) of crashes involving pedestrians happen between October and…
2024 monthly parking permits will soon be available for purchase for City surface parking lots and the parkade.
Annual permit sales (12 month bundles only) will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, December 1.
Monthly permit sales will begin 8:30 a.m. on Monday, December 4.
The following changes will…
Motorists travelling along 29th Street this week may experience minor travel delays, while crews complete upgrades to water infrastructure in the area.
Due to the nature of the work being performed, 29th Street will be temporarily closed to through traffic between 41st and 39th Avenues. A…
As BC switches to back to standard time on Sunday morning and we roll our clocks back one hour, Vernon Fire Rescue Services is reminding residents that it’s also time to check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors for dead batteries and expiration dates.
“Remember, working smoke alarms…
