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City of Vernon staff have cleared the debris from Eastside Road and hydro crews are now working to restore electrical power to the area. One-way alternating traffic will commence at 4 p.m. today using either Eastside Road or Kokanee Road (depending on how the clean-up progresses). Please follow the…
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The Government of British Columbia is moving ahead with new affordable rental homes for people with low to moderate incomes, including seniors and people with disabilities living in Vernon. “As with the rest of the province, Vernon is struggling with an alarmingly low vacancy rate. That is why our…
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The Vernon Aquatic Centre including the Fitness Gym will be closed to the public on Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8 to host the Vernon Kokanee Swim Club Spring Meet & Jamboree. The Aquatic Centre will re-open on Monday, April 9 at 6:30 a.m. -30-
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Traffic at 7300 Tronson Road will be affected April 5 to 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., as Focus Communications installs aerial fibre equipment. One lane will be closed with single-lane alternating traffic. Traffic control will be in effect, so please obey all signs and flaggers. -30-
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City of Vernon crews will be performing CCTV camera work on underground infrastructure. There will be intermittent road closures on 32 Street from 25 Avenue to 39 Avenue commencing Tuesday, April 3, 2018 and continuing for 2 weeks. -30-
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The Greater Vernon Recreation Master Plan process is moving into a new phase. Starting April 3, a household survey is online and open to the general public. “The public can visit www.gvrec.ca/recmasterplan to find out more about the plan and to take the online survey,” said Doug Ross, Director of…
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Vernon RCMP volunteers will be monitoring the Downtown Transit Exchange on 31st Avenue (30th Street to 31st Street) in order to remind drivers that the transit exchange is closed to regular vehicle traffic. “The City has received a number of complaints regarding vehicles entering the transit…
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The City of Vernon is accepting applications to the Council Discretionary Grant Program from April 1 to 30, 2018. Council Discretionary Grants are available to organizations that contribute to the general interest and quality of life for Vernon residents. To qualify for the grant: The…
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Vernon RCMP volunteers will be monitoring the Downtown Transit Exchange on 31st Avenue (30th Street to 31st Street) in order to remind drivers that the transit exchange is closed to regular vehicle traffic. “The City has received a number of complaints regarding vehicles entering the transit…
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The 2017 55+ BC Games generated an estimated $3.3 million economic impact for the host communities, according to an economic impact study released today. “Congratulations to everyone involved in this great success!” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. “I’m delighted the 2017 55…