The City of Vernon and Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) are advising the public to avoid travel, if possible, due to poor winter driving conditions.
Roads across Vernon and on area highways are reported to be very slippery and emergency responders have been called to multiple motor vehicle…
The City would like to advise motorists that a portion of 31st Street (between 45th and 48th Avenues) will be temporarily closed to through traffic, while sanitary sewer upgrades are conducted in the area. The road will be accessible to local traffic only, starting tomorrow (Wednesday). The work is…
The Vernon Aquatic Centre is temporarily closed for repairs due to an unexpected water leak in its mechanical room. The leak occurred during maintenance by a contractor on February 15.
As a result of the leak, pool water got into the electrical components that control the main circulating pumps for…
The City of Vernon is preparing for a change at the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre (VWRC) and its release of high-quality reclaimed water following the treatment process.
Presently, the VWRC receives and treats approximately 13 million litres of influent every day, which is mostly domestic…
(as of 10:15 a.m.)
City utility crews anticipate the repairs for a water main break in the 2900 block of Francis Street will take approximately 4-5 hours to complete.
For the safety of workers and the public, Francis Street is temporarily closed to traffic between 25th Avenue and Black Rock…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was called to reports of a fire in Polson Park Monday morning.
Just after 9:00 a.m., firefighters received multiple reports that a tent was on fire in the park, near the railroad tracks behind the Polson Place Mall. Upon arrival, firefighters knocked the…
Today, residents across British Columbia waited to learn what the next steps will be as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic in our province.
During her update this morning, Dr. Bonnie Henry asked everyone to “stay the path to buy time” and allow the province-wide immunization program to get up and…
Following precipitation events in January, the City was contacted by residents about overland flow issues in the Bella Vista neighbourhood. There is site clearing work being done in the area to facilitate a vineyard. The City is working with the developer to ensure that this work meets bylaw…
Greater Vernon Recreation Services is taking a close look at where we’ve been and how we’re moving forward together, as the COVID-19 global pandemic continues.
During a recent review of the fourth quarter statistics for Recreation Services, Doug Ross, Director, told City Council that participation…
The City of Vernon would like to remind the public of a temporary closure of Polson Park, while the Winter Carnival Drive Thru Ice Park takes place.
Between February 5 – 14, Polson Park will be closed to the public between 9am and 9pm daily. The restricted park access is necessary to comply with…
