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The Downtown Public Washroom, located in the 3000 Block of 31 Avenue will be closed immediately for repairs resulting from recent vandalism. It is expected that the facility will re-open for public use on May 15, 2019. The building has been a frequent target of vandalism over the years and that has…
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Work has begun on relocating the existing RV Sani-dump station presently located east of the Visitor Centre. The new temporary RV Sani-dump station will be located to the west of the Visitor Centre and will be accessed off of 31 Street in 3700 Block. The new temporary facility will be operational…
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Vernon’s 2020 Budget survey is live and residents can now access the Engage Vernon site to complete the survey. This survey is intended to help Mayor and Council understand the public’s priorities on various services provided by the City. The survey is available until May 31. The 2020 Budget survey…
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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…
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The City of Vernon line painting program is scheduled to begin the Week of April 29. The program takes approximately 6 weeks to complete depending on weather conditions. Contractors are required to work through the evening and early morning hours in order to avoid traffic disruptions. While line…
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Starting May 1, 2019 until May 31, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., our Traffic Signal Technicians will be pressure washing traffic signals and solar crosswalk signals throughout the City. Please slow down and use caution when approaching an intersection being cleaned. Thank you for your patience…
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The City of Vernon along with the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP and ICBC are working together to promote cyclist and pedestrian safety. As warmer weather arrives, more people are cycling and walking around our community. Vernon North Okanagan RCMP officers and City of Vernon Volunteers will be…
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The City of Vernon line painting program is scheduled to begin the Week of April 29. The program takes approximately 6 weeks to complete depending on weather conditions. Contractors are required to work through the evening and early morning hours in order to avoid traffic disruptions. While line…
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Vernon residents are invited to join with the City of Vernon in observing the National Day of Mourning at City Hall from 10:30 – 11 a.m. on Friday, April 26. The day honours the memory of workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. The Canadian…
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The City of Vernon has closed playfields to public use. James Rice, Manager, Public Works, notes that fields are saturated due to recent rain, snowmelt and late winter weather conditions. The fields are exceptionally soft and use for casual play and sport practice may damage turf conditions. The…