UPDATE: The water main break on 53rd Avenue has been repaired and water service has been restored to area properties. The City appreciates everyone's patience while repairs were being made.
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The City would like to advise the public that crews are responding to a water main break on 53rd Avenue at…
During the month of July, the City of Vernon has been encouraging residents to join the conversation on Climate Action in our community. This opportunity is wrapping up tomorrow.
“So far, 900 residents have taken the time to tell the City what is important to them,” said Laurie Cordell, Manager,…
Significant progress has been made on a wildland fuel management project in the Foothills area of Vernon.
Yesterday, a qualified private contractor started conducting low risk, category 2 small pile burning on a 10-hectare parcel of City-owned land. The work is part of a larger fuel mitigation…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) would like to advise residents of some wildland fuel management work that is taking place in the Foothills area of Vernon this week.
Starting Wednesday, July 22, residents may see smoke from category 2 small pile burning. The work is being completed on a portion…
Do you have a local sustainability project underway, or are you thinking of starting one?
We have great news - the City of Vernon is accepting applications for 2020 Sustainability Grants until Monday, July 27!
“This is an exciting opportunity in Vernon,” said Christy Poirier, Manager,…
Pedestrians and cyclists who use the pathway from Polson Drive to access Polson Park will need to find an alternative route today (July 21).
A tree has fallen on the pathway, cutting off access to the site.
Barriers will be installed to redirect the flow of foot and cycle traffic and crews will be…
The City would like to advise the public of a sanitary sewer main flushing project that will require overnight work on a portion of 31st Street this week. Part of the project includes CCTV inspection of the infrastructure, which means the work needs to be done when there is minimum flow moving…
Motorists may need to take a brief detour next week as crews complete a sewer main renewal project on a portion of 17th Avenue.
Starting Monday, July 20, the 3400 block of 17th Avenue (between Mission Road and 35th Street) will be closed to traffic. The work is expected to be complete by Friday,…
A major sanitary sewer upgrade project along 25th Avenue will begin next week.
The project, which includes the installation of a 200mm diameter sewer pipe, will take place between 28th Avenue and the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre on 43rd Street. During construction, sections of 25th Avenue and…
A minor detour will be required next week for a construction project on 35th Avenue, near Fire Station #1 and the Powerhouse Theatre.
The work is being done in conjunction with Canadian National Railway (CN), and will begin Monday, July 20. The road is expected to be reopened to traffic by the end…
