The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 (Vernon) in partnership with the City of Vernon will host the Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday, November 11, at Kal Tire Place.
In addition to paying respect to the brave men and women who have given their lives on behalf of Canada in combat and due to combat-…
The City of Vernon's new Mayor and Councillors took the oath of office in the swearing-in ceremony Nov. 5 in Council Chambers at City Hall. This event marks the official start of their terms of office, which will run for four years.
Approximately 50 people attended the event, which featured…
The City of Vernon is accepting applications for appointments to the Advisory Planning Committee (APC). The APC’s purpose is to provide City Council with advice and recommendations on proposed land use and planning changes and related matters.
The terms of these positions are four years (expiring…
The Vernon Aquatic Centre will be closing to the public at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31, Halloween Night.
Staff are taking advantage of this historically slow night in the pool to perform some scheduled maintenance on the pool systems to improve bather experience. The Aquatic Centre will reopen…
Households throughout the Central Okanagan and Vernon will be randomly selected and sent a letter inviting them to participate in the 2018 Okanagan Travel Survey between October and mid-December.
The survey, conducted every five years, provides critical information to help plan improvements to…
Preliminary results from ballots cast in advance, special and regular polls in Vernon indicate that Victor Cumming is the new Mayor of the City of Vernon, having received 4,928 votes. Darrin Taylor received 3,608 votes; Erik Olesen received 990 votes; and Art Gourley received 229 votes.
The six…
As Canada enters a new age of legalized recreational cannabis it is important to know the responsibilities of the various levels of government. The federal, provincial and territorial governments share responsibility for overseeing the proposed new system. Municipalities also have an important role…
The City of Vernon’s Bylaw Services department has moved to a new, more visible location in downtown Vernon. The new Bylaw offices are located on the ground floor of the public parkade at 3005 33rd Street, Vernon.
“Our new location will make it easier for people to come in to pay their parking…
A candidate running for Vernon Council in the upcoming civic election, Mr. David Deshane, recently posted a video on Facebook making a number of false and incorrect statements related to the Civic Arena. The City of Vernon would like to correct the misinformation.
The RDNO, the Greater Vernon…
Vernon, BC – On Saturday, October 13, 2018 the Okanagan Indian Band and the City of Vernon Councils invite the community to join them in celebration as they sign a Relationship Accord. The two communities began a process in 2017 intended to facilitate stronger relationships through joint economic…
