The City of Vernon would like to advise the public that portions of Polson Park have been closed due to ongoing water issues this spring. Standing water around the playground, splash park and along the creek bank has created safety concerns, so these portions of the park are temporarily unavailable…
The City of Vernon would like to advise motorists that Bylaw enforcement of on-street parking meters and two hour parking zones will resume Thursday, July 2, 2020.
In April, Council temporarily suspended enforcement in these areas, with the exception of enforcement related to safety issues, to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
