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,…
A Recreation Master Plan is being developed for the Greater Vernon area including the City of Vernon, the District of Coldstream, and Areas B (Swan Lake) & C (BX).
After receiving input and feedback from the public, stakeholders, staff, and elected officials, the Greater Vernon Recreation…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) yesterday participated in the bi-weekly Needle Pickup Program run by the Upper Room Mission. VFRS was challenged by the Vernon/North Okanagan RCMP detachment to partake in the challenge last week.
“This initiative provided an opportunity for our team to work with…
The City of Vernon has updated the Parks and Public Places Bylaw #5057 to prohibit smoking and vaping of any substance in public places in Vernon with the exception of roadways and sidewalks, and designated smoking/vaping areas. The downtown transit exchange and all transit stops are now non-…
