This Sunday is Father’s Day – a wonderful time to pause and thank all the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who have poured into the lives of those around them.
There are no two ways about it – these last few months have been hard. We have experienced a lot of change. For many of us, this…
Watch a special video announcement from Vernon City Council here.
Canada Day celebrations in Vernon will look a little different in 2020.
This year, the community festivities will take place in a digital setting, as the North Okanagan Canada Day Society sets the stage for a virtual celebration on…
As reopening plans continue to progress throughout BC, the City of Vernon is ready to launch phase 2 of the Pilot Community Food Composting Project.
“I’m glad we’re able to continue to provide this service,” said Mayor Victor Cumming. “Our residents have demonstrated strong support for composting…
Recreation Services is currently reviewing the possibility of re-opening Kal Tire Place North Arena for user groups beginning July 6, 2020.
Recreation staff are currently canvassing arena users to determine the level of interest for booking ice times. As per the BC Recreation & Parks…
The applications for new and returning permissive tax exemptions are available online or at City Hall. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Permissive tax exemptions provide a reduction in property taxation and are a…
The City would like to advise motorists there will be traffic disruptions on Pleasant Valley Road this Thursday.
There will be single lane alternating traffic in the 4800 block of Pleasant Valley Road on June 18, 2020, from 7:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. to complete the water utility upgrades.
Some…
City of Vernon contractors will be starting the spring weed program to control weeds and grasses that may impair traffic visibility, damage road asphalt surfaces and cause safety issues for pedestrians and cyclists. Weeds are controlled with mechanical trimming that includes roadside tractor mowing…
Polson Park has been reopened to vehicle traffic today (June 15), after being closed temporarily due to flooding on Vernon Creek.
Major rain events on June 11 led to flooding in the park, which prompted the City to close the park to vehicles.
Now that water levels have receded, the park is open…
The 32nd Avenue Reconstruction Project (between 33rd Street and 35th Street) is scheduled to begin Monday, June 15.
The project includes rehabilitation of approximately 285 metres of road, water main, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer replacement. The project also includes some sidewalk replacement…
The City of Vernon is reminding residents to be extremely cautious and avoid all creeks and creek banks as water levels continue to fluctuate from rain storms and spring melt.
Creek banks may experience erosion as water levels rise.
Polson Park remains closed to vehicle traffic until further…
