Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) is pleased to introduce Vernon’s first FireSmart™ program coordinator. Alan Hofsink joins VFRS with more than 20 years’ experience in emergency services. He will be focused on community outreach and education programming.
“We have been sharing and implementing…
The City of Vernon will be removing select cottonwood (Populus) trees from the Kin Beach area this week as part of an ongoing maintenance project.
Starting today (Monday), a total of six cottonwood trees will be removed. These trees are considered past their life expectancy and are becoming…
The City of Vernon is proud to announce its Human Resources (HR) Division and staff members have received national accolades for their dedication, work and professionalism within the HR profession.
Recently, HRD Canada and Canadian HR Reporter magazine hosted the 2021 Canadian HR Awards, the…
The City of Vernon has poured concrete pads for the tee boxes at Lakers Disc Golf Course. Previously these tee areas consisted of granular material; however, due to the amount of usage and more consistent play, they became unsafe.
The concrete pads were poured on September 23 and require seven…
Today, the City of Vernon has announced that a municipal by-election will be held on December 4, 2021. Vernon voters will elect one (1) City Councillor to fill the seat left vacant after the passing of Councillor Dalvir Nahal.
Qualified candidates interested in putting their name forward for…
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is pleased to announce that the City of Vernon has received the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2021 Budget.
The award represents a significant achievement by the City. It reflects the commitment of management and staff to…
The Fall edition of GoByBike Weeks gets underway next week!
GoByBike Week is an annual challenge that motivates people of all ages to trade in their cars for two wheels and get around by bike. This Fall, the challenge will take place over two weeks instead of just one.
Anyone can participate by…
The City would like to advise motorists that traffic signal testing will be taking place across Vernon starting Monday, September 27.
Technicians will be testing all City-owned traffic signalized intersections over the next three weeks and will be working on site between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.…
The City would like to advise motorists that a detour will be required for a portion of 30th Street while crews work on the renewal of a sanitary sewer main.
Starting on Thursday, September 23, 30th Street (between 41st and 43rd Avenues) will be accessible to local traffic and businesses only. The…
A major reconstruction project continues on 31st Street. The work includes replacement of road, sidewalk, water main, storm sewer, and sanitary sewers. Improved streetlighting, safety improvements at the rail crossing, and new sidewalk, are also part of the planned upgrades.
Starting tomorrow (…
