Following the recent unveiling of BC’s Restart Plan outlining the phased reopening strategy for British Columbia, Okanagan municipalities have been working together to determine how it applies to local programs, services, outdoor spaces and recreation facilities.
In Vernon, most outdoor spaces have…
At its Regular Meeting of May 11, 2020, Council adopted amendments to the Development Cost Charges (DCC) Bylaw, which reduces DCC rates for the majority of new development in the city.
DCCs are a one-time charge levied to a property for the purpose of providing funds to help the City pay the…
This Sunday is Mother’s Day – a time to honour and celebrate moms and motherhood.
Mother’s Day may look different for many of us this year. I know it may be difficult if you have to be apart from loved ones, but I encourage you to stay strong. During this time that we have to stay apart, consider…
The City of Vernon is reviewing BC’s Restart Plan to help guide decisions around the timing for the reopening of outdoor recreation spaces and Greater Vernon Recreation Services facilities and programs.
During Wednesday’s release of the four-phase approach, Premier Horgan emphasized steps to…
Motorists traveling down Okanagan Landing Road may experience delays next week, as crews upgrade a storm utility.
There will be single lane alternating traffic between 8145 and 8231 Okanagan Landing Road, starting Monday, May 11. Construction will take place from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm daily and is…
Motorists traveling down Silver Star Road may experience delays next Wednesday, due to a sanitary service installation.
The City of Vernon will be closing a portion of Silver Star Rd in the 5800 block (at BX Elementary School) on May 13, 2020 from 7:00 am - 5:30 pm for the project.
Traffic…
UPDATE as of May 5 @ 1:15pm:
Crews have finished repairing a water main on 39th Avenue and water service has been restored to the area.
The City would like to thank area residents and businesses for their patience today.
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Due to a water main break in the 3000 block of 39th Avenue, there is a…
Dated: May 4, 2020
Dear Premier Horgan, Minister Dix, Dr. Henry:
Thank you.
Thank you for the clear, thoughtful leadership guiding British Columbia through the COVID-19 pandemic. The course set by your government, Minister Dix and Dr. Henry has contained the spread of the virus, reduced the…
The following information is from BC Transit and applies to Vernon Regional Transit.
On June 1, 2020, BC Transit will be enhancing safety measures for our provincial transit systems that will allow for a return to front door loading and collection of fares in all BC Transit communities. With the…
Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3-9) is a national awareness campaign to promote individual and collective action that can help prepare us for a variety of emergencies.
We have had to make a lot of changes during the current public health emergency, so the thought of planning for other…
