The City of Vernon is reminding everyone to take care of each other on our roads and pathways as warmer weather arrives and more people are walking, cycling, skateboarding, and scootering around our community.
“As spring arrives, many Vernon residents are eager to dust off their bikes or…
The spring sweeping program is officially underway in Vernon, cleaning the City’s transportation network. City crews will be sweeping seven days a week throughout the day for the next four to six weeks.
The program consists of daily road and sidewalk sweeping and flushing in low level areas,…
Parking along a portion of 32nd Avenue (between 30th and 31st Streets) will be temporarily unavailable, while sanitary inspection chambers are installed. The roadway will remain open, starting Monday, March 15 between 5:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The work is anticipated to be complete by March 19.…
A portion of 19th Street (between 37th and 39th Avenues) will be temporarily closed to through traffic, while sanitary and storm upgrades are conducted. The road will be accessible to local traffic only, starting Monday, March 15 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The work is anticipated to be…
As we spring forward this weekend with daylight savings, Vernon Fire Rescue Services wants to remind residents to check the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
“Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has declared March 11, 2021 the National Day of Observance for COVID-19. This day is significant across the globe, as it marks one year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic.
The impacts of the novel coronavirus in the last year have been…
A temporary four-way stop will soon become permanent in Vernon, after Council approved a change for the 2021 Capital Projects plan.
During its Regular meeting on March 8, Council approved a reduced budget for the permanent four-way stop control on 43rd Avenue at 20th Street. Based on the detailed…
Pursuant to Section 6 of the City of Vernon Traffic Bylaw #5600, notice is hereby given that load restrictions are in effect on all roadways in the City of Vernon. All roads will be limited to legal axle loading 70%.
Overweight permits will not be granted. All term overweight…
In support of the provincial vaccination efforts for COVID-19, the City of Vernon is working with Interior Health to provide facilities for vaccination clinics. The Vernon Recreation Centre Auditorium main floor and the Sunset breakout room will be closed to the public beginning March 8, for…
At its Regular Meeting of December 14, 2020, City Council considered the draft Climate Action Plan. The plan was endorsed in principal and supported for the purpose of community engagement.
“This plan is our collective guide for local climate action. It has been two years in the making and I want…
