City of Vernon crews have started to remove flood debris from the City-maintained section of Kin Beach and the beach located at Paddle Wheel Park. Work is expected to be completed by the end of the week.
City of Vernon Emergency Social Services (ESS) have registered 550 evacuees from Williams Lake and other areas affected by provincial wildfires. At this time, all of the evacuees are being billeted by friends or family in the area. The City has been asked to prepare group lodging for up to 800…
The Vernon Curling Rink parking lot is getting a significant overhaul. Work on the parking lot started on July 17 and is expected to continue until August 23. During the period of the construction, the parking lot will be closed to all traffic.
The curling rink is being used as group lodging for…
City of Vernon Manager of Economic Development and Tourism Kevin Poole reported to Vernon Council that building activity remains strong for the first half of 2017. Between January 1 – June 30, 2017, 221 permits were issued with total building permit value of $68.3 million.
“Single family…
Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, City of Vernon Emergency Social Services (ESS) registered 137 evacuees from the Cariboo region. A total of 613 evacuees have registered in Vernon since the evacuations in Williams Lake. At this time, all of the evacuees are being billeted by friends or…
The City of Vernon will be relocating eleven parking stalls from 30 Street to 28 Avenue and 29 Avenue starting July 24. To ensure drivers can access the angled parking, these streets will become one way on July 24. Please watch for the red and white No Entry signs and the One Way arrows showing the…
The City is now proceeding with Phase 3 of the sand bag disposal assistance program. This includes properties along Lakeshore Drive. Property owners on Lakeshore Drive are encouraged to leave flood protection in place to a minimum of 0.6m (2 feet) above lake level to protect from wave action.
Phase…
City of Vernon Emergency Social Services (ESS) have registered 248 evacuees from Williams Lake and other areas affected by provincial wildfires. At this time, all of the evacuees are being billeted by friends or family in the area. Two group lodging sites have been established at the Vernon Curling…
The City of Vernon is preparing to receive a potential 800 evacuees from Williams Lake and other municipalities affected by wildfires. The Emergency Social Services (ESS) reception centre and group lodging located at the Vernon Curling Rink was fully operational by 3 a.m. Sunday morning, and more…
As part of the provincial response to wildfires that have forced evacuations, City of Vernon is activating and operating a group lodging facility at the request of the Province of B.C. for evacuees of the Williams Lake area. The reception centre is located at the Vernon Curling Rink. Until further…
