The City of Vernon received some good news from BC Assessment recently, which has reduced the financial impact to the 2023 municipal budget and Vernon taxpayers.
On December 5, 2022, City Council endorsed the 2023 – 2027 Financial Plan with a total budget increase of 4.79%. This included…
Greater Vernon Recreation Services is pleased to announce a new diving board has been installed at the Vernon Aquatic Centre and will be ready for the public to use later today (Wednesday).
The previous board was removed from the pool deck at the end of November out of an abundance of caution when…
Work continues on the revitalization of the Lakeview “Peanut” Wading Pool in the East Hill area of the city. In 2022, an unexpected delay in the provincial permit approval process when the design of the new pool was required to change from a skimmer to a gutter system postponed the start of…
City of Vernon crews have been out for several hours already this morning, addressing slick road conditions that were caused by overnight rain and early morning freezing temperatures. A full fleet of operators are out across the city, sanding, salting and de-icing priority routes.
Motorists,…
UPDATE: Work to upgrade storm infrastructure along 32nd Avenue and 38th Street will continue next week, which means the temporary detour will remain in place between Alexis Park Drive and 30th Avenue. The roads will be open during the weekend but will be closed again during construction, between…
The City of Vernon’s Water Reclamation Centre (VWRC) is preparing for a release of high-quality reclaimed water following the treatment process.
Presently, the VWRC receives and treats approximately 13 million litres of influent every day, which is mostly domestic and commercial in nature, but also…
Vernon firefighters had the honour of assisting with the birth of a beautiful and healthy baby girl Thursday morning.
At approximately 7:30 a.m. on December 29, Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was dispatched to a report of an emergency labour situation in the area of Alexis Park Drive.…
As Mayor, I am extremely proud of the work accomplished by both Council, the City’s Administration and contractors over the last year. As we prepare to close out 2022, I’d like to share some of the milestones we reached as a community.
Vernon, like the rest of southern British Columbia, finds…
Are you hitting the highway soon to visit family or friends for the holiday season? Heading up to the local hill for a staycation and a day of skiing? No matter what your plans are or where you’re headed, Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) and the City are offering these simple safety reminders to…
The holidays are here, and along with the parties, dinners, and gifting traditions, often comes an increase in household waste. Managing your household waste over the holiday season doesn’t have to be a chore. It can be as easy as 1, 2, 3.
1) Recycle first
Place wrapping paper, gift bags, gift…
