BC Transit routes 7 and 8 are experiencing service disruptions due to construction activity in the Lakeshore Park area. Temporary routes have been set up to accommodate the construction. It is expected that the work will be completed today; however, should the work continue into tomorrow, the…
The City of Vernon adopted new regulations that allow small wheeled transportation (including skateboards, longboards, foot-operated scooters, and children aged 12 and under on bicycles) to use the transportation network the same way as cyclists and pedestrians.
To help residents understand the new…
The sani-dump station at the Vernon Visitor Centre at 3004 39 Avenue will be closed after the Thanksgiving long weekend on October 9, 2018 and will reopen in the spring of 2019.
The bridge portion of Polson Trail on the south end of Polson Park will be closed to access starting October 1, 2018, with construction repairs estimated to take approximately one week. Trail users will have to use alternate accesses at the north end of the park. We apologize for the inconvenience…
In October the City of Vernon is celebrating International Walk and Wheel to School Month, an annual global challenge that promotes healthy and safe alternatives to driving to school. Vernon students join their peers from over 40 countries around the world in walking, biking or using another form…
The City of Vernon will be grinding and repaving 27 St. between 32 Ave. and 39 Ave. starting October 1, 2018. In order to maintain site safety and reduce wait times the majority of works will be done during nighttime hours to avoid high traffic volumes and reduce impact on the surrounding area.…
Join Vernon fire fighters who are taking part in Muscular Dystrophy Awareness month by hosting their annual “Fill the Boot” campaign. On Friday, Sept. 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. they will be shaking their boots in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Stop…
Government Finance Officers Association is pleased to announce that the City of Vernon has received the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget.
The award represents a significant achievement by the City. It reflects the commitment of management and staff to meeting the…
The Salvation Army – Vernon has provided aid to residents of the City of Vernon for over 112 years. Their services range from the provision of a food bank, family and community support programs, thrift stores, church services and emergency disaster services. During the summer of 2017 provincial…
City of Vernon contractors will be starting the fall weed program to control weeds and grasses that may impair traffic visibility, damage road asphalt surfaces and cause safety issues for pedestrians and cyclists. Weeds are controlled with mechanical trimming that includes roadside tractor mowing,…
