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…
The City of Vernon would like to advise the public that utility crews are repairing a water main break that has occurred in the 1600 block of 32nd Street (HWY 97), south of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
Water service has been interrupted for approximately 20 properties in the area. Water service…
The City of Vernon would like to advise the public that the City’s residential waste collection contractor has suspended service for the remainder of today (January 28), due to winter storm conditions.
Any residences that have experienced missed pickups today are asked to place their garbage…
At its Regular Meeting of January 25, 2021, City Council directed Administration to take a new step in managing non-migratory Canada Geese within Vernon City limits.
Since 1995, Vernon has been a member of a regional partnership known as the Okanagan Valley Goose Management Program (OVGMP). Through…
The City of Vernon would like to advise the public that utility crews are repairing a water main break that has occurred in the 1900 block of 43rd Street.
Water service has been interrupted for approximately 15 properties in the area. Crews anticipate the repairs will take 3-4 hours to complete.…
At its Regular Meeting of January 25, 2021, Council adopted a bylaw to allow propane fire pits in Polson Park until April 5, 2021. The pilot will allow residents to use a propane fire pit within the designated area of Polson Park, inside the oval (see map below).
"This pilot project will help…
