Please be advised, there will be single lane alternating traffic in the 6200 block of Silver Star Road starting Thursday, April 15 at 7:30 a.m. for the installation of a water service. The work is expected to take one to two days to complete. However, the timeline may change if emergencies arise.…
A popular program will return to Vernon next week with the spring leaf clear bag pick-up.
Between April 19 – 23, Waste Connections of Canada will provide curbside collection of leaves and garden refuse to coincide with regular garbage collection days. In order to take part in the program,…
At its Regular Meeting of April 12, Council endorsed the City’s first Climate Action Plan. The plan articulates a path to a resilient future for Vernon, where the community is more prepared for the impacts that climate change will bring and has worked to reduce its emissions.
“Endorsing the Climate…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was called to a structure fire in a residential area Friday afternoon.
At approximately 3:30 p.m., firefighters received reports that smoke and flames could be seen coming from a duplex in the 5000 block of 27th Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed at…
The office of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) issued a clarification today (April 1), indicating that Aquafit and Aqua Therapy group classes can continue to operate as usual, as public swimming pools have an exemption within the Gathering and Events Order.
Recreation Services had cancelled…
The City of Vernon supports the enhancement and preservation of a positive quality of life for all its residents. One means of achieving this goal is through the provision of grants to organizations that contribute to the general interest and advantage of the City.
The City is now accepting…
The City of Vernon would like to advise the public that a major upgrade project will get underway this week on the downtown parkade elevator system.
The much-needed upgrade is part of the City’s Building Condition Asset Management Plan and was earmarked as a priority project within the…
Operations at the Vernon Regional Airport have received a boost thanks to a one-time grant funding program from the Province of British Columbia.
The City of Vernon is pleased to receive up to $360,000 as part of an investment for regional airports that host medevac services and inter-city…
Yesterday (March 29), B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer (PHO) announced enhanced province-wide restrictions to address rising COVID-19 case counts across the province. The updated measures include the temporary suspension of indoor dining for restaurants, pubs and bars.
“We are more than a year into…
The City of Vernon continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation in BC and make adjustments, as necessary, to comply with directives and orders from B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer (PHO), senior levels of government and WorkSafe BC.
On March 29, an update was provided from the PHO on…
