Due to a favorable weather forecast, the City of Vernon will be keeping the Centennial Outdoor Rink open a little bit longer.
The final day of skating was scheduled for Sunday, March 4; however, if the weather permits it will remain open with limited skating until Sunday, March 11.
The rink will be…
The City of Vernon is inviting the public to an information session regarding the proposed Parks Development Cost Charges (DCC) Bylaw that will be undertaken this year. The Parks DCC bylaw will provide a project list and rates to allow the City of Vernon to collect DCC charges for its parks. DCC…
Vernon BC, February 6, 2018 — The Okanagan Indian Band and City of Vernon are proud to announce their participation in the Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI), a national program delivered jointly by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Cando (the Council for the…
Construction has been delayed due to thick frost in the road. The contractor is liaising with the local businesses to inform them that the new start date will be weather dependent. The road will be re-opened until such time as construction can commence.
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). The Master Plan will be used by the Greater Vernon municipalities as decisions are made about recreation facilities, active…
29 Avenue, from 30 Street to 32 Street, will be closed to through traffic starting the week of February 5, and continuing for several months. The road closure is necessary to complete rehabilitation of road and utilities on 29 Avenue. Businesses in the construction area will be accessible during…
Following a very successful Vernon & Area 2017 55+ BC Games, the Local Host Society declared a Legacy Fund of approximately $50,000 and announced that award amounts up to $5,000 would be awarded to eligible Vernon & Area organizations. The Local Host Society has now extended the deadline…
City of Vernon has been recognized by the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) for excellence in procurement this year, a first for the industry.
Procuring construction services in the public sector is a highly specialized practice requiring unique experience, knowledge and skill. With…
City of Vernon Council received a presentation on January 22, 2018 on preliminary development concepts for the 20 acre McMechan reservoir site located at 901 39 Avenue. Vernon Reservoir Developments Ltd. and their design team, including Bluegreen Architecture - the architecture firm behind The…
A new park along Okanagan Lake is on the horizon for 2018. The City has developed a preliminary design for several properties along Lakeshore Road that includes picnic tables, bocce courts, accessible swings, a parking lot, naturalized areas, signage, and gathering spaces. Construction on the park…
