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Residents and visitors are advised that a multi-phase paving project in downtown Vernon is scheduled begin next week. The three-phased project will take place on 30th Avenue between 29th Street and 33rd Street, and on 31st Street between 30th Avenue and 31st Avenue. Phase 1: Starting as early…
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Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) responded to structure fire Wednesday morning at a commercial building in the City’s north end. At approximately 5:00 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a report of a fire at an autobody shop in the 4500-block of 31st Street. Upon arrival, crews confirmed the…
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At its September 3, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting, Vernon City Council participated in a Strategic Foresight Workshop as part of the ongoing development of new Official Community Plan (OCP) and Transportation Plan (TP). The workshop provided Council with an opportunity to explore how drivers…
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Residents of Blue Jay Road, and surrounding area, have been notified of an upcoming road rehabilitation project that is scheduled to take place in their neighbourhoods. Contractors working for the City of Vernon will be performing an asphalt surface treatment, known as micro-surfacing, to specified…
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Crews will begin the final phase of construction on the 32nd Avenue Reconstruction project as early as next week. The work includes the replacement of aging infrastructure such as water main, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer utility lines, and road and sidewalk pavement, between 18th and 15th…
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The Lakeview Wading “Peanut” Pool and Lavington Outdoor Pool will officially close for the season on September 3. As summer winds down, the City of Vernon encourages residents to take advantage of the pools during their final days of operation. These seasonal facilities have offered families and…
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Campfires on private property which comply with the City of Vernon Good Neighbour and Fire Services Bylaws will be allowed within the municipal boundary as of 12:00 p.m. (noon), Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The campfire ban is being lifted in accordance with an announcement from BC Wildfire Service…
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The City of Vernon’s Emergency Support Services (ESS) team is aiding displaced residents after a structure fire at a commercial dwelling on Tuesday afternoon. Five volunteers and two City of Vernon employees were successful in finding shelter and other supports for 14 displaced persons and two pets…
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Vernon firefighters were called to the scene of a structure fire just off Highway 97 Tuesday afternoon.  At approximately 5:00 p.m., Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was dispatched to a report of a structure fire in the 4200-block of 32nd Street. Upon arrival, crews confirmed a fire on the…
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The City of Vernon Recreation Services would like public input to repurpose the aquatic centre.   "With the construction of the new Active Living Centre underway that includes a new pool, Vernon Recreation is looking for ideas, stories, and community input on how the existing Vernon Aquatic…