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Environment Canada has issued another Snowfall Warning for the North Okanagan, including Vernon and the surrounding area. According to the weather office, we could see up to another 10 to 20 cm by this evening. More snow is expected this weekend, followed by very cold temperatures. As of this…
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Greater Vernon Recreation Services is taking the next step in the development of a community child care space action plan and needs your help! You are invited to attend an information and consultation session on Tuesday, January 14th. Two sessions will be provided in order to accommodate daytime…
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PUBLIC NOTICE On October 28, 2019 the City adopted amendments to the Good Neighbour Bylaw #4980. The changes help clarify definitions and conduct general housekeeping for Part V: Property Maintenance. BACKGROUND Recurring issues have been reported by the Protective Services…
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Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the North and Central Okanagan, with 20 to 30 cm of snow expected today. This morning’s heavy snowfall mixed with temperatures hovering around zero has led to icy road conditions in Vernon. With this, the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is encouraging…
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A small kitchen fire in an apartment Monday evening has led to a reminder to be cautious while cooking. On December 16th, Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was called to an apartment building in the 3500 block of 27th Avenue. Upon arrival, Firefighters found smoke in the building and determined it…
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Vernon City Council, the District of Coldstream Council and Area B & C Directors had their first look at preliminary design options for the proposed Active Living Centre during an ongoing feasibility study. Four initial designs and three revised options were presented to the elected officials…
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The City of Vernon and members of CUPE Local 626 have ratified a five year collective agreement for the period of January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023. “Council would like to express appreciation for the hard work of both negotiating teams in concluding bargaining and in reaching this reasoned…
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Okanagan Lake was the scene of an imaginary plane crash on Thursday, that saw a cross-agency response from a number of local organizations and City staff members. The City of Vernon Airport hosted a table top emergency exercise that included collaboration with the RCMP, BC Ambulance Service, Vernon…
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Vernon City Council debated, amended and endorsed the 2020 budget presented within the 2020-2024 Financial Plan. The 2020 budget maintains core services while introducing a host of program improvements within an increase of 4.91%. “Council has endorsed a budget that maintains quality municipal…
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During the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s (December 23 – January 3) Waste Connections Canada will be adjusting some of the waste collection days to accommodate the holidays. Monday and Tuesday collections will not be affected. If your collection day falls on Christmas day (Wednesday), it will…