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A video version of this statement is available here. This is a critical time. It is imperative that we all understand the City of Vernon fully supports the approach of Dr. Bonnie Henry (B.C. Provincial Health Officer) and Dr. Theresa Tam (Chief Public Health Officer of Canada), to deal with the…
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Due to scheduled maintenance on an air valve, there will be a water outage for the following roads on Tuesday, April 7, between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm. Hartnell Rd Dixon Dam Rd Hughes Rd Maddock Rd Malim Rd Brookside Rd Briggs Rd Please make necessary arrangements to have a short term water supply…
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As the City of Vernon continues to respond to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and follow the directives of provincial and federal health authorities, more changes have been made to help protect the health of our citizens and visitors. Spring league play Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s…
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At its Special Regular Meeting of March 31, City Council voted to implement changes to ease the financial burden on citizens and businesses during the COVID-19 public health emergency. First quarter utility bill payments Council has waived all interest charges for the first quarterly utility…
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The City of Vernon would like to provide clarification in regards to Ministerial Order No. M082 under the Emergency Program Act and Bylaw Enforcement Officer Assistance. On March 26, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General announced that under section 9 (1) of the Emergency Program Act…
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The City of Vernon is making changes to downtown traffic signals as part of its response to COVID-19, in order to reduce high touch points in the community. Starting today (March 30), pedestrian 'walk' phases at intersections located on 30Avenue, 32 Avenue, and 35 Avenue will happen automatically…
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The following information has been provided by BC Transit. “BC Transit is taking additional measures to support physical distancing by reducing the number of passengers on board BC Transit buses. As of Monday, March 30, our transit operators will be monitoring passenger capacity based on direction…
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As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve, the BC Centre for Disease Control has recommended the implementation of methods to help reduce excess air pollution in populated airsheds across the province. In response, the Province of British Columbia, in collaboration with…
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The City of Vernon would like to assure our community members that we remain open for business. We have an unwavering commitment to the health and safety of our citizens and our employees and are working hard to keep you safe. This means we are taking steps to protect our customers and front line…
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Firefighters have extinguished a structure fire in Downtown Vernon. At approximately 10:00 am today (March 26), Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was called to the 3100 block of 30 Avenue, following reports of smoke coming from the roof of a building. Upon arrival, VFRS determined the fire had…