Motorists traveling along Okanagan Landing Road can expect to see delays, closures and a detour over the next month, while the City continues its road rehabilitation program.
Crews have started the preliminary work for the project that will take place between Cummins Road and Dallas Road. Portions…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was called to a structure fire in a residential area Tuesday evening.
At approximately 5:30 p.m., firefighters received multiple calls with reports that flames could be seen coming from the roof of a single-storey house in the 4100 block of 20th Street.
A total of…
Vernon firefighters were dispatched to two separate fire alarms this weekend involving minor kitchen incidents.
At approximately 1:15 pm on May 18, Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was called to the 3000 block of Gateby Place. Upon arrival, firefighters found a small kitchen fire on the fifth…
As we kick off the Victoria Day long weekend, we have some things to be proud of.
Over the last two months, we have made dramatic changes to our daily routines and shifted the way we operate in many areas of our lives. Our actions have helped “flatten the curve” and slow the spread of a virus that…
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…
There will be minor traffic disruptions on Silver Star Road next week, as crews work on the installation of a sanitary service.
On Wednesday, May 20, there will be single lane alternating traffic in the 4800 block of Silver Star Road between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm. Traffic control personnel will be on…
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…
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…
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…
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…
