Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was called to a major structure fire in a residential area early Wednesday morning (June 8).
At approximately 12:45 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a report of fire in the 7200-block of Longacre Drive. Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed a motorhome was…
The City of Vernon and Boys & Girls Club Okanagan (BGC Okanagan) are pleased to announce an Operating Agreement has been signed for two new child care facilities in Vernon. The facilities, which are under construction at the south end of the Recreation Complex and adjacent to Lakers…
A major reconstruction project will be getting underway later this month in the City’s downtown core.
The 31st Avenue Reconstruction project (between 29th Street and 30th Street) is scheduled to begin as early as June 20. The project will include the replacement of aging infrastructure such as…
Greater Vernon Recreation Services is hoping to inspire residents to spring into action and try their hand at a new sport or physical activity this month for just a couple of bucks. Between now and June 30, Recreation Services is offering TRY IT activity sessions as part of a nationwide…
Vernon firefighters responded to a wildland fire late Thursday night, in a ravine near Pottery Road.
At approximately 11:30 p.m., Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was dispatched to a report of fire in the 1800-block of Pottery Road. Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed the fire was in an area of…
Due to wet, unplayable conditions, City-owned grass sports fields and baseball diamonds are closed today (Friday, June 3). The closure includes all sports play and public activities on the following fields:
DND grounds baseball diamonds
Grahame Park
Lakeview Park
Marshall soccer fields and…
Spring freshet is underway in the North Okanagan. Snow continues to melt in higher elevations and creek levels are fluctuating from increased water flow and periods of rain.
City crews continue to monitor public infrastructure and water levels along the three major creeks within Vernon’s municipal…
The first round of Sustainability Grant recipients have been named for this year, as residents in Vernon take further steps to help foster a more sustainable future in the North Okanagan.
Council approved funding for three grant applications at its Regular meeting of May 30, 2022:
Pollinator…
The City of Vernon is pleased to announce the recipients of Council Discretionary Grants for the spring 2022 intake period. A total of 19 applications were received, totalling $154,215 in requests for funding. At its Regular meeting of May 30, 2022, Council approved funding for the following…
UPDATE: Due to heavy periods of rain being forecast for Friday, June 3, this project will be delayed until appropriate weather conditions are available. The work may begin as early as Monday, June 6. Motorists are reminded to slow down in construction and detour zones, and watch carefully for…
