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The City of Vernon is actively monitoring creeks as spring freshet is causing creek levels to rise. City crews continue to remove debris and blockages where necessary to maintain creek flow. Residents can now access sand and sandbags at two City of Vernon locations: Behind City Yards off Pleasant…
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The first of two single-stall permanent public washrooms has been installed at the Downtown bus terminus. The facility opened today (April 23) and will be available for use 24 hours a day while the public health emergency remains in effect. “Council has directed Administration to install a total…
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The City of Vernon would like to advise residents that the Spring leaf clear bag pick-up program is experiencing a slight delay, due to higher than normal volumes of bags being left for collection this year. The program is currently one day behind normal garbage collection schedules. Therefore, if…
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The City of Vernon is celebrating difference makers this week as people across the country mark National Volunteer Week. “Volunteers are the backbone of a community,” said Mayor Victor Cumming. “It never ceases to amaze me how many people in our city step up and work tirelessly to make great things…
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On March 26, Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) cancelled all open burning permits within the City of Vernon. Since this time, the B.C. Ministry of Environment has implemented a burning ban on open burning activities in the region. Currently, the burning ban does not include campfires which comply…
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The City of Vernon is monitoring local creeks as we get closer to spring freshet – the time when runoff from melting snow causes higher water levels in streams, lakes and other waterways. With the recent warm weather and snowmelt, creek levels have started to rise and water is flowing at a faster…
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First quarter utility bills have been distributed to all City of Vernon utility customers. City Hall remains open to the public and cashiers are available to assist with collecting payments. However, to reduce in-person transactions and promote physical distancing, the City is encouraging everyone…
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Communities along the Okanagan Valley are continuing with a comprehensive approach to manage non-migratory Canada Geese populations through the Okanagan Valley Goose Management Program (OVGMP). Program coordinator Kate Hagmeier is careful to remind people that management actions are targeting…
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Landscape work has begun on Turtle Mountain Boulevard, designed to blend into the natural surroundings of the area and provide a tidy and groomed appearance for all who travel through the area. At its Regular Meeting of November 25, 2019, Council directed Administration to proceed with changes to…
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The City of Vernon supports the enhancement and preservation of a positive quality of life for all its residents. One means of achieving this goal is through the provision of grants to organizations that contribute to the general interest and advantage of the City. The awarding of grants is solely…