A small landslide has forced the temporary closure of Okanagan Landing Bench Road. City crews are on site and are currently removing the debris. We expect to reopen the road today, March 21.
Traffic is urged not to bypass closures as the road is blocked.
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City of Vernon crews have begun the annual spring street sweeping and flushing program.
Sweeping will occur seven days per week throughout the day for the next four to six weeks. The program consists of daily road and sidewalk sweeping and flushing in low level areas, moving to higher levels. Two…
The City of Vernon has been ordered to reinstate two employees who were fired in March 2018 for engaging in sexual activity in the workplace while on duty. This order has been made by a majority of the arbitration board that had been convened to hear a grievance brought forward by the B.C.…
City of Vernon crews will be undertaking routine sanitary sewer flushing along 32nd Street, from 23rd Avenue to 43rd Avenue, from March 19 to 22, 2019.
Traffic control personnel and signage will be in place to guide traffic. Traffic may be slower than usual; however the roads will remain open.
We…
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…
As BC switches to daylight saving time on Sunday night Vernon Fire Rescue Services is reminding residents to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors for dead batteries and expiration dates.
“Please remember, working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors save lives!” said Chief…
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…
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 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…
