Families in Vernon will have access to 206 new licensed child care spaces in two new facilities by Fall 2022, thanks to grant funding from the Province of British Columbia and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM).
The City of Vernon is pleased to receive $6 million from the ChildCare BC New…
A minor cooking incident Wednesday evening has led to a reminder to be cautious while using the kitchen.
At approximately 5:30 p.m. on December 16, Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was called to an apartment building in the 3000 block of 37th Avenue, with a report of haze in the hallway and the…
On December 7, 2020, B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer (PHO) extended a health order which prohibits in-person events and community-based gatherings across the province, with the intention of helping to significantly reduce the spread of COVID-19.
As part of the PHO order, members of the public (…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) responded to an early morning apartment fire on Tuesday (December 8).
At approximately 4:50 a.m., Firefighters were called to the 2900 block of 43rd Avenue. Upon arrival, they found a heavily involved fire on the main floor of a two-storey apartment building.
“It…
A number of major infrastructure projects have been completed across Vernon during the 2020 construction season, including upgrades to underground utilities, roadways, parks, drainage, and active transportation routes.
Today, a major north-south corridor re-opened to traffic, as work was completed…
Vernon City Council has debated, amended and endorsed the 2021 budget presented within the 2021-2025 Financial Plan, with a total budget increase of 2.13%.
The 2021 budget maintains core municipal services and establishes an ongoing commitment to key programs that are focused on community safety…
The City of Vernon has installed 12 temporary curbside pick-up locations along 30th Avenue, to provide assistance for pick-up from local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
These free, 10-minute curbside pick-up zones are intended for customers of nearby restaurants, retailers, and other…
A new date has been set for the start of City of Vernon monthly parking pass sales for 2021.
Normally, monthly passes for City surface parking lots and the parkade for the upcoming year are available for purchase the first business day of December. However, due to physical distancing requirements,…
Tourism Vernon is excited to announce a new approach to help visitors and area residents activate their adventures in 2021, and explore the North Okanagan virtually and in person.
Visitor services will be going mobile with an enhanced digital presence and a traveling promotion team to meet…
On November 19, 2020, B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer (PHO) instituted a new health order that stops or restricts specific activities, to help slow and contain the spread of COVID-19 across the province.
Included in the order is a direction that “Businesses, recreation centres or other…
