The City of Vernon is extending temporary measures so businesses can activate outdoor spaces in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This summer, the City created a Temporary Outdoor Commercial Use program, allowing businesses to expand their operations into parking lots, sidewalks…
As BC switches to back to standard time on Sunday night and we roll our clocks back one hour, Vernon Fire Rescue Services is reminding residents that it’s also time to check our smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors for dead batteries and expiration dates.
“Remember, working smoke alarms and…
As local kids put the finishing touches on their Halloween costume masterpieces, Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) is offering tips to keep safety top of mind this weekend.
“The number one thing to remember: be visible,” said Deputy Chief Dwight Seymour. “Now that the sun is setting earlier, it’s…
The City of Vernon has released a new video to discuss the importance of stormwater management and highlight some of the initiatives occurring across Vernon and the North Okanagan.
“Stormwater is the name given to rain and melted snow when it flows along the ground,” said Kirn Dhillon, Manager,…
Motorists traveling down 31st Street may need to take a small detour this week. A portion of 31st Street will be closed between 48th Avenue and 43rd Avenue, starting tomorrow (Tuesday). The road is expected to reopen Friday.
Crews will be flushing and conducting CCTV work on the sanitary trunk main…
Motorists traveling down 25th Street may need to take a small detour next week. A portion of 25th Street will be closed between 41st Avenue and 42nd Avenue, starting Wednesday, October 28. The road is expected to reopen November 3.
Crews will be upgrading underground utility works, and will be in…
The City of Vernon is currently upgrading the sanitary sewer infrastructure in 25th Avenue and Highway 6, between 28th Avenue and the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre.
The final phase of construction is now underway, which requires a road closure and detour along 25th Avenue, from Hwy 97 to 28th…
The first bout of the winter season has arrived in the North Okanagan, with Environment Canada forecasting snowfall for the rest of today (Friday) and overnight. With this, it is time to adjust our habits to meet winter conditions.
The City of Vernon asks motorists to please slow down, give…
On Sunday, October 18, the Vernon Aquatic Centre was reopened to the public, following a lengthy closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic and direction of the Provincial Health Officer. During the closure, a number of major maintenance projects were completed, including the installation of a new water…
Motorists traveling down 28th Street may need to take a brief detour tomorrow (October 22), as City crews upgrade a water utility.
The work will require a one-day closure on 28th Street, between 41st and 39th Avenues, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The area will be accessible to local traffic only.…
