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A Public Hearing was scheduled to take place on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., for Resort Villages at Predator Ridge Rezoning Amendment Bylaw #5961, 2023. Yesterday, it came to the City’s attention that there are inconsistencies within the zoning and legal descriptions of Rezoning Amendment…
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Vernon firefighters were called to the scene of a fire in downtown Vernon this afternoon (Wednesday). At approximately 1:40 p.m., Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was dispatched to a report of a fire alarm in a large commercial building in the 2500-block of 34th Street. Upon arrival, crews…
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Due to the current weather conditions, City-owned grass sports fields (including baseball diamonds) are closed temporarily, effective immediately. The closure includes all sports play and public activities on the following fields: DND Park Alexis Park Grahame Park Lakeview Park Marshall Fields…
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Mountain biking enthusiasts of all ages will soon have more terrain to ride in Vernon thanks to generous funding from the Province of British Columbia. The City of Vernon is pleased to receive $500,000 from the Destination Development Fund from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport for…
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Campfires which comply with the City of Vernon Good Neighbour and Fire Services Bylaws will be allowed within the municipal boundary as of Noon today. Favorable weather over the last week and cooler temperatures in the forecast have reduced the wildfire risk within the city. As of today, the fire…
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The applications for new and returning permissive tax exemptions are available online or at City Hall. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2023. Permissive tax exemptions provide a reduction in property taxation and are a…
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Citizens are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held on June 26, 2023 at City Hall. The meeting will begin at approximately 4:30 pm following the Regular Council Meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to present the 2022 Annual Report. The report includes a variety of information…
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The City would like to advise motorists that a portion of Pottery Road will be closed this week while crews repair the road surface. Starting as early as Wednesday, June 14, Pottery Road will be closed to through traffic between 15th and 18th Streets. Traffic will be detoured via 21st Avenue.…
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Work is now underway on phase 2 of the Silver Star Road multi-use path project, with crews confirming underground utility locates prior to construction.  Over the next few months, construction crews will be working between the Silver Star Gateway Business Park and BX Elementary School and…
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Motorists travelling along Tronson Road this week may experience minor delays as crews upgrade sewer infrastructure in the area. Crews have started working in the 7300 Block of Tronson Road. Traffic will be reduced to single lane alternating during construction hours. The work is anticipated to be…