Cyclists and pedestrians using the Polson Park boardwalk will want to give themselves a little extra travel time, as intermittent closures will be required to keep everyone safe during a construction project in the area.
Between July 20 and September 26, 2020, crews will be completing the next…
Only one week remains for the public to provide feedback on the design and amenities of a new City Centre park!
Visit www.engagevernon.ca today to activate your voice, and complete a quick survey on the design and features of the new park. The survey will be open until July 20, 2020. Conceptual…
Citizens are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held on July 20, 2020 at the Vernon Recreation Centre Auditorium. The meeting will begin at approximately 5:00 p.m. following the Regular Council meeting.
The purpose of the meeting is to present the 2019 Annual Report. This report…
The City of Vernon is pleased to announce that local sports fields and courts are available for booking limited activities as of Monday, July 13.
“This is the moment many people have been waiting for,” said Mayor Victor Cumming. “We know many sport organizations are eager to get back on the field…
Note: This media release was corrected on July 10, 2020, to reflect updated construction dates.
Motorists traveling down Bella Vista Road may experience some traffic disruptions next week.
Starting Monday, July 13, there will be single lane alternating traffic in the 6400 block of Bella Vista Road…
The City of Vernon is launching the 2020 Sustainability Grants program to encourage community participation in sustainable action while recognizing current and ongoing sustainability projects in Vernon. Small grants up to $1,000 will be available as an incentive to accelerate sustainability…
At its Regular Meeting of June 8, 2020, Council rescinded third reading on the rezoning application for 5000 20th Street and passed a resolution to host a new Public Hearing and reconsider this application.
Council passed the following resolution:
THAT Council directs Administration to issue a…
The City of Vernon is encouraging residents to join the conversation again on the development of a Climate Action Plan. A public survey has been launched at www.engagevernon.ca.
In March, the City cancelled all in-person public engagement events due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the quickly…
Polson Park is open to vehicle traffic again this morning (July 2).
The park was closed to traffic on June 30 following a heavy rain event that caused localized flooding along Vernon Creek.
Pedestrians and cyclists are reminded that the groundwater level in the park remains high and portions of the…
The City of Vernon would like to advise the public that effective immediately Polson Park is closed to vehicle traffic due to flooding. The gates are closed on either end of the park and will remain closed until further notice.
Polson Park remains accessible to pedestrians and cyclists at this…
