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The annual Street Sweeping Program is underway and City crews will be working in your neighbourhood over the next four to six weeks. “The Street Sweeping Program has two components: road and sidewalk sweeping; and road and sidewalk flushing,” said Chris Ovens, A/Manager of Public Works. “The street…
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The intersection of 30 Street and 32 Avenue will be closed between March 19 and April 30, 2018 for the purpose of road and utility construction, with no access through. A detour route is in effect. CGL Contracting Ltd. is the contractor working on site. Traffic control by Ansan. For further…
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Pyramid Excavating will be installing sewer mains at two locations in the City of Vernon, between March 19 and April 30, 2018: Area 1 Apollo Road to Okanagan Landing Road – Full road closure (local traffic only) with detour route. Okanagan Landing Road from Apollo Road to Okanagan Avenue –…
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With the tremendous amount of snow that Vernon received this winter, and with temperatures expected to rise over the coming days, the City of Vernon wants to remind citizens to please contact us if you see blocked or overflowing catch basins, garbage and other debris that has surfaced as the snow…
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The Vernon and Area games cash legacy of $46,000 resulted from an overall surplus of $92,000 with half of the funds being distributed in the area to local organizations and the other half being contributed to the BC Seniors Games Society. In addition to the cash legacy, there was over $20,000 in-…
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The City of Vernon is reminding pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers to keep their heads up as spring arrives and more cyclists are using our roads and pathways. Pedestrians and cyclists should remember to be seen, be safe, and be lit. Wear bright and reflective clothing to be more visible. Be…
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City seeks community’s feedback on Parks Development Cost Charges 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…
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The City of Vernon, North 40 Productions, and the US Forest Service are pleased to bring The Era of Megafires to The Schubert Centre on May 14, 2018 at 7 p.m. This presentation is open to the public and is free of charge. The Era of Megafires is a 60-minute, video presentation featuring Dr. Paul…
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The intersection of 30 Street and 32 Avenue will be closed starting the week of March 19, and continuing for several weeks. The closure is necessary to complete rehabilitation of road and utilities at the intersection and along 30 Street. Businesses in the construction area will be accessible…
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The Paddlewheel Park boat launch will be closed for maintenance, Monday March 12, 2018. Users are encouraged to use other launch accesses. The work is expected to be completed Monday and the boat launch will reopen Tuesday March 13. -30-