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Crews will begin the final phase of construction on the 32nd Avenue Reconstruction project as early as next week. The work includes the replacement of aging infrastructure such as water main, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer utility lines, and road and sidewalk pavement, between 18th and 15th…
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The City of Vernon’s Emergency Support Services (ESS) team is aiding displaced residents after a structure fire at a commercial dwelling on Tuesday afternoon. Five volunteers and two City of Vernon employees were successful in finding shelter and other supports for 14 displaced persons and two pets…
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Campfires on private property which comply with the City of Vernon Good Neighbour and Fire Services Bylaws will be allowed within the municipal boundary as of 12:00 p.m. (noon), Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The campfire ban is being lifted in accordance with an announcement from BC Wildfire Service…
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Vernon firefighters were called to the scene of a structure fire just off Highway 97 Tuesday afternoon.  At approximately 5:00 p.m., Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was dispatched to a report of a structure fire in the 4200-block of 32nd Street. Upon arrival, crews confirmed a fire on the…
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The City of Vernon Recreation Services would like public input to repurpose the aquatic centre.   "With the construction of the new Active Living Centre underway that includes a new pool, Vernon Recreation is looking for ideas, stories, and community input on how the existing Vernon Aquatic…
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Vernon Recreation is preparing for the annual Aquatics Centre maintenance shutdown from August 26 to September 15. This annual shutdown gives the opportunity to do preventative maintenance and repairs to systems that cannot be serviced while the facility is open to public. The work will include…
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The City of Vernon would like to advise residents and visitors of an upcoming multi-phase paving project scheduled to begin in September. The three-phased project will take place on 30th Avenue between 29th Street and 33rd Street, and on 31st Street between 30th Avenue and 31st Avenue. Phase 1:…
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The following information has been provided by BC Transit. Effective October 1, 2024, BC Transit will cease the sale of legacy scratch-off paper DayPASS, 10 Ride Ticket, Adult Monthly Pass, Student/Senior Monthly Pass, Student Semester Pass, and Post-Secondary Semester Pass fare products in the…
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After weeks of excavation and site preparation, the first major batch of concrete has been poured for Vernon’s Active Living Centre. This marks an exciting milestone in the construction of the much-anticipated recreation facility. “Today’s concrete pour is a significant step and a tangible sign of…
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At its August 12 Committee of the Whole meeting, Council received its first progress update on the construction of the Active Living Centre (ALC). Doug Ross, the ALC Manager, Project Program, provided details on what has been accomplished so far, what’s currently happening, and what’s planned for…