The City of Vernon has entered into a sales agreement with Vernon Reservoir Developments Ltd. for a 19.6 acre portion of the McMechan reservoir lands (901 31 Avenue) for just under $6.5 million. The vision for a new neighbourhood proposes high quality development with a variety of housing types…
Free transit in Vernon is being provided by the City of Vernon in support of the Downtown Vernon Association’s 24th Annual Christmas Light Up. Free transit all day makes the event accessible for the wider community, encourages a reduction in vehicle trips and minimizes parking demands in the…
The City of Vernon is making strides towards building a walkable and bike-friendly community. Since adopting the Official Community Plan in 2008, the City of Vernon has been constructing walking and cycling infrastructure. Projects constructed in 2017 include Phase 1 of the Kalamalka Lake Road…
LB Chapman Construction will be working on Kalamalka Lake Road, from Browne Road to the City Border, between November 24 and December 22, 2017. Expected disruptions will include intermittent stoppages to allow dump trucks on and off the road, otherwise two-way traffic will be maintained.
Please be…
30th Street will be closed to through traffic between 31st Avenue and 32nd Avenue on Wednesday, November 22 through Thursday, November 23 while crews complete paving.
Please be patient and obey all signs and flaggers.
The City of Vernon will be launching a new task force to identify local issues and solutions to homelessness, criminal behaviour, addictions, public safety and the impact on the business community.
The Activate Safety Task Force, consisting of business representatives, members of the public who…
New Unified Transit Fares and Passes Approved for 2018
The City of Vernon, the District of Coldstream and the Regional District of North Okanagan jointly approved changes to transit fares to coincide with planned service expansion and changes coming in spring 2018 in Vernon and on the Route #90 –…
Vernon Students and Families Choose Active Transportation to School
During the month of October the City of Vernon partnered with four elementary schools to celebrate International Walk and Wheel to School Month (iWalk/iWheel), an annual global event that promotes the benefits of active travel to…
Heads-Up Pedestrians, Cyclists and Drivers
The City of Vernon is reminding pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers to keep their heads up as the days get shorter and reduced daylight hours increase the risk of collisions.
Pedestrians and cyclists should remember to be seen, be safe, and be lit. Wear…
After reviewing numerous options, Council decided Tuesday to pursue demolition of the Civic Arena. This move came after Council received a structural building assessment and cost estimates associated with reusing the building. The reports indicated given the state of the 80 year old building,…
