The City of Vernon’s new curbside organics collection program kicks off the first week of May, and with the new program comes important changes you need to know about your residential garbage collection schedule.
Residents who receive automated curbside waste collection are reminded that, as of May…
The City of Vernon spring line painting program is scheduled to begin after the Easter long weekend. The program takes approximately six weeks to complete, depending on weather conditions.
To help minimize traffic disruptions, contractors will work through the evening and early morning hours during…
Update as April 12 at 1:00 p.m.
The City of Vernon would like to correct an error in communication.
Starting at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, a detour will be in place between Orchard Hill Road and Sunnyview Road, while crews install a sanitary manhole. Bella Vista Road is expected to…
Vernon City Council would like to provide clarification on the planning process for the proposed Active Living Centre, and how members of the public and elected officials of the Greater Vernon area have participated. The Greater Vernon area includes the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream, and…
The Okanagan Valley Goose Management Program (OVGMP) is conducting its 16th annual egg-addling program this year. The valley communities – between Vernon and Osoyoos – continue their commitment to maintain this comprehensive and cooperative approach to finding balance and reducing conflict between…
Significant progress has been made on a wildland fuel management project in the Foothills area of Vernon. Yesterday, a qualified private contractor conducted a prescribed burn on two parcels of City-owned land.
The work is part of a larger fuel management program Vernon Fire Rescue Services is…
The City of Vernon is inviting health and wellness businesses to participate as exhibitors or sponsors for the City’s Employee Health & Wellness Fair, taking place on May 3, 2022 at the Vernon Recreation Centre.
The City of Vernon’s Employee Health & Wellness Fair will be host to local…
Two small kitchen fires this week have prompted Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) to remind residents to take care and be aware when cooking.
Firefighters responded to calls on both Sunday and Monday, in different areas of town, involving cooking pots that caught fire on the stove. In both…
UPDATE as of 8:45 p.m. on April 6: City crews have completed repairs on the water main lines along Okanagan Landing Road and Lakeshore Road. Crews are now working on returning the distribution system back into service. Given the size of the area impacted by the water service interruption…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) would like to advise residents that wildland fuel management work is scheduled to take place in the Foothills area this week as part of an ongoing effort to reduce wildfire risks in the community.
Residents may see smoke from a prescribed burn tomorrow (Thursday,…
