Work on the Vernon Curling Rink parking lot is wrapping up on time and on budget. The curling rink parking lot was badly deteriorated and has been under construction since mid-July.
The overall project included the replacement of the blacktop surface and substrate, the replacement of sidewalks on…
The City of Vernon, working in conjunction with Foothills Development Ltd, has initiated a zoning boundary adjustment in the Foothills Neighbourhood for areas near Blackcomb Way, Baldy Place and the water reservoir site on Foothills Drive. Zoning boundaries are proposed to be adjusted to refine…
A plan for the progression of sewer service implementation in the Okanagan Landing area was approved by Council on August 14. The plan will allow servicing of several priority areas starting as early as 2018, contingent upon successful local service petitioning, with the remaining areas to follow…
Construction of a roundabout at the intersection of 20 Street and 58 Avenue will begin August 15 and continue until September 30. The intersection will be closed to traffic with the exception of transit and emergency vehicles. Please plan alternate routes and obey all signage.
Vernon City Council endorsed a bylaw on August 14 that requires temporary shelters in City parks to be dismantled between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. This bylaw is consistent with the Supreme Court of B.C. ruling that states municipalities are legally required to allow homeless individuals to sleep overnight…
The City of Vernon is launching the 2017 - 2018 Sustainability Grants program to encourage community participation in sustainable action while recognizing current and ongoing sustainability projects in Vernon. Small grants between $500 and $1000 will be available as an incentive to accelerate…
Vernon Emergency Social Services (ESS) reception centre hours have changed as the influx of Williams Lake evacuees has slowed. The reception centre, located at the Dogwood Gym in the Vernon Recreation Centre, is now open between 1 to 4 p.m. daily for scheduled appointments and walk-ins. The centre…
From the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development BC Wildfire Service
Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, the operation of any off-road vehicle for recreational purposes on Crown land will be prohibited throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre,…
The City of Vernon and the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) have recently completed water testing of Okanagan Lake for side-by-side beaches—Kin Beach and Sandy Beach—in Vernon. Bacteriological testing by both the First Nations Health Authority and Interior Health have returned within acceptable levels,…
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is providing support to Vernon Regional Airport while planned summer upgrades are taking place. During upcoming runway construction in Vernon, YLW Kelowna’s airport has made arrangements for a temporary overnight aircraft parking area at its southeast corner to…
