Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded a Canadian Award for Financial Reporting to the City of Vernon for its annual financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. The Canadian Award for Financial Reporting program was established to…
Due to the forecasted warming temperatures, the Centennial Outdoor Rink will be closed for the season, effective immediately.
Thank you for a great season. We look forward to seeing you in the fall.
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The Vernon Vipers working with the City of Vernon are pleased to inform Vipers fans of a free park and ride service departing from the Village Green Hotel parking lot to Kal Tire Place for the Friday, March 8, 2019 playoff game against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks.
The shuttle bus will run from the…
The City of Vernon in conjunction with N & T Properties, will begin construction in March of the new Septage Receiving Station at the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre (VWRC). The new facility is expected to open in August 2019, at which time the existing Septage Receiving Station located at 1700…
The City of Vernon wants to hear your thoughts about its mobile vending policy. The City is updating the mobile vending policy to support the vibrancy of public spaces and attract more users to different areas within the city, including downtown and in parks. The results and feedback received on…
Residents and businesses who want to learn more about upcoming capital projects, including the final phase of the 30 Street improvements, are encouraged to attend the 2019 Capital Projects Open House at the Vernon Recreation Centre (3310 – 37 Avenue) on Tuesday, February 26, from 5 to 7 p.m.…
The City of Vernon’s Folks on Spokes pilot program kicks off this spring to provide the community with a hot line to report improperly discarded needles. Also, with the North Okanagan Youth & Family Services Society (NOYFSS) weekly deep clean, teams of peers will be recruited and trained to…
On February 11, 2019, Council made a resolution to continue to suspend enforcement of the Animal Regulation and Animal Pound Bylaw #5252 in relation to dogs off leash at Marshall Fields. This resolution applies to the area hatched in yellow and marked OFF LEASH on the attached map.
The off leash…
A new firefighter deployment pilot project is underway with a goal of improving effectiveness and reducing overtime at Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS).
Vernon Fire Rescue Services is undertaking a deployment model pilot project to test and validate several approaches for improving service…
The City of Vernon is launching the 2019 Sustainability Grants program to encourage community participation in sustainable action while recognizing current and ongoing sustainability projects in Vernon. Small grants up to $1000 will be available as an incentive to accelerate sustainability projects…
