Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was pleased to introduce some of its newest firefighters to residents of the Predator Ridge community yesterday.
During an open house at Fire Station 3 that was hosted for nearby residents, a group of 10 new auxiliary firefighters were introduced, who recently…
As we get further into the summer season, the North Okanagan is experiencing sustained hot temperatures and very dry conditions, and Environment Canada is forecasting possible thunderstorms for today and tomorrow.
Already this year, fire departments across the North Okanagan have responded to…
(As of 3:15 p.m.)
For all further updates on this fire, please visit the BC Wildfire Service interactive map.
(As of 2:20 p.m.)
Firefighters on scene of a wildfire in Ellison Provincial Park have reported the fire is being held and crews are establishing a fire guard on the perimeter of the…
Partial closure of 32nd Avenue to begin next week for major reconstruction project
A major reconstruction project on 32nd Avenue is scheduled to begin next week, between Pleasant Valley Road and 20th Street. The work includes replacement of road, sidewalk, water main, storm sewer, and sanitary…
What you plant in your yard and where you plant in your yard can make a big difference when it comes to protecting your house from fire.
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) and the City of Vernon are asking residents to consider FireSmart™ plant options when looking to spruce up their yards or…
The 2900 Plaza is returning to Downtown Vernon this week.
In collaboration with the Downtown Vernon Association, the 2900-block of 30th Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic and a pedestrian plaza will come to life with food and entertainment for the whole family.
As of today (July 5), the 2900-…
Vernon firefighters are on scene of a major structure fire in the City’s downtown core this morning. The fire is causing heavy smoke to move across the community.
At approximately 2:30 a.m., Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was dispatched to a structure fire in the 2800-block of 30th Street.…
Update as of 2:59 p.m. on July 4: All traffic control signals affected by earlier power outages are again operational.
The City thanks everyone for their patience and understanding.
The City of Vernon would like to advise motorists of traffic signal outages occurring at multiple locations…
Currently, Recreation Services for the Greater Vernon area is jointly funded by the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream, and RDNO Electoral Areas B and C, through the Greater Vernon Recreation Facilities and Programming Service Agreement (the ‘Agreement’).
Prior to the end of 2022, all of the…
Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Friday, July 7, 2023, all fires will be prohibited within the City of Vernon.
The recent hot and dry conditions in the region are expected to continue and the fire danger rating within the City of Vernon is extreme. The ban is being issued in coordination with the…
