This year, the City of Vernon is celebrating summer by bringing out the fire truck and you’re invited to join us for some water play fun! Pop-up spray parks will be happening throughout the summer at a variety of Vernon parks to help kids cool down in style.
“If you pop on by, be sure to bring…
The City would like to advise residents that a partial road closure will be required for a portion of 27th Street next week, for the repair of a sanitary manhole.
Starting at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, the following traffic pattern changes will be in place:
• Highway 6…
The City of Vernon continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation in British Columbia and follow the directives and guidance of health authorities, senior levels of government, and WorkSafe BC in its response to the local impacts of the global pandemic.
Effective Thursday, July 1, the City of…
Residents in the Greater Vernon area have another place to go for a cool dip as we continue to navigate hot and sunny weather in the North Okanagan. The Lakeview “Peanut” Pool and the Lavington Wading Pool are open for the season and Recreation Services is excited to invite folks in for a splash.
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The City of Vernon continues to closely monitor the extreme heat event in the North Okanagan and is working in close collaboration with community partners to provide access to water and cool indoor spaces for those who may be vulnerable to the impacts of the heat.
Based on the seven-day forecast…
The City would like to advise the public that several sidewalks across Vernon have heaved as a result of expansion, due to extreme hot weather. Crews will mark the locations as they are discovered; however, repairs will not be made until the extreme heat passes.
The City encourages residents and…
Starting July 1, residents and visitors are invited to take part in a unique Downtown Vernon opportunity and activate their summer at the 2900 Plaza.
In collaboration with the Downtown Vernon Association, the 2900-block of 30th Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic and a pedestrian plaza will…
Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 campfires will be prohibited within the City of Vernon.
The current hot and dry conditions in the region are expected to continue, therefore, the ban is issued to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. The ban…
Emergencies can happen anytime and Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) is taking steps to ready itself for the height of wildfire season and reminding citizens and visitors about the important things we can all do to keep each other safe.
Already this year, fire departments across the North Okanagan…
The City of Vernon is continuing its response to an extreme heat event in the North Okanagan.
A drop-in community cooling centre is available at Kal Tire Place (3445 43rd Avenue) from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, for the duration of the heat wave. Thanks to a donation of supplies by the Vernon…
