Starting Monday September 09, 2019 until October 18, 2019 from 7:00am to 3:30pm, the City of Vernon will be testing traffic signals at each intersection throughout the city. Prior to and after each test, the intersection will be placed into 4-way red flash. Motorist are reminded to obey all traffic…
Construction along 48th Avenue (29th Street to HWY 97) continues as part of the City’s investment in the infrastructure and active transportation, which helps make Vernon a great place to live. The project includes a new drainage culvert, road improvements and multi-use pathway on the north side of…
On August 22, 2019 Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) responded to a report of a fire in a yard. The fire spread to some tall cedar trees close to the home and then quickly into the attic space of the home. When the first fire engine and crew arrived on-scene, approximately seven (7) minutes after…
The Vernon Aquatic Centre will be closed for annual maintenance shutdown from August 26 – September 16th 2019.
This annual shutdown gives the maintenance staff an opportunity to do preventative maintenance and repairs to systems that cannot be serviced while the facility is open to public. Other…
At its Regular Meeting of August 19, 2019, Council supported an updated timeline and engagement process for implementing the BC Energy Step Code (Step Code). Engagement with the building community will commence in Fall 2019 and by Spring 2020, the Step Code will be implemented in Vernon for all…
At its Regular Meeting of August 19, 2019, Council approved a planning process for the development of a new park at the former Civic Arena site.
This fall the City will begin with community engagement, directed stakeholder interviews and consideration of the various needs for the site.
The existing…
There will be single lane alternating traffic on 32 Avenue between 18 Street and 19 Street on Wednesday August 21, 2019 from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm to makes repairs to the sanitary main in the roadway.
Traffic control personnel will be on site to guide motorist through. No alternate routes will be…
Single lane traffic will be maintained along Coldstream Avenue on Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm for the installation of sanitary and water services.
Traffic control personnel will be on site to guide motorist and pedestrians through. No alternate routes will be needed. The…
Highlands of East Hill Development
In response to numerous media and public inquiries about the status of the Highlands of East Hill Development, the City is issuing this statement to clarify the City’s understanding of the situation.
The development is proposed to be built on the site of the…
Please be advised that the City of Vernon will be performing construction works on 43 Avenue at the intersection of Highway 97. Construction works will be taking place on Friday August 9, 2019. In order to maintain site safety and reduce wait times, the majority of works will be done at nighttime…
