The City of Vernon has released a short informational video that explains how property taxes are allocated to provide services to the residents of Vernon. The three-minute animated video, developed by Sproing Creative in Vernon, is the second in a series from the City designed to inform residents…
The City of Vernon is recommending to Vernon residents that each family prepare for any emergency, including the possibility of evacuation. Emergency preparation is always important, particularly in high-risk conditions such as the current hot, dry weather in the Okanagan. The evacuation orders…
Vernon Emergency Social Services (ESS) have registered a total of 912 wildfire evacuees from the Williams Lake area since July 15, including eight new registrations yesterday. The ESS reception centre, located in the Dogwood Gym of the Vernon Recreation Centre, have also processed 510 service…
Vernon drivers are being reminded that one-way driving is now in effect on 28 and 29 Avenue. Please watch for the red and white No Entry signs and the One Way arrows showing the direction that drivers will have to travel.
On July 24, eleven parking stalls were moved from 30 Street to 28 Avenue and…
The applications for new and returning permissive tax exemption are available online or at City Hall. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form and submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 31. Permissive tax exemptions provide a reduction in property taxation and…
The City is now proceeding with Phase 4 of the sand bag disposal assistance program. This includes properties along Lakeshore Drive. Property owners on Tronson Road and Eastside Road are encouraged to leave flood protection in place to a minimum of 0.6m (two feet) above lake level to protect from…
The Emergency Social Services (ESS) reception centre located in the Dogwood Gym of the Vernon Recreation Centre will be changing hours from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. beginning Monday, July 24. The current hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily. Evacuees arriving after hours can call 250-309-0638.
Vernon ESS has…
Vernon Emergency Social Services (ESS) reception centre registered 79 evacuees from the Cariboo region on Thursday, for a total of 861 registrations. ESS volunteers also processed 39 extensions of services for evacuees. Evacuees must check in weekly with ESS to extend services.
Evacuees can access…
The City of Vernon and Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) have issued a notice that campfires and fire appliances (such as portable barbecues or camp stoves) that use liquefied or solid fuel are prohibited in all City parks and open spaces due to the extreme risk of wildfire in the region.…
Road construction continues as part of the City’s investment in the infrastructure that helps make Vernon a great place to live. The current construction projects below have the following traffic disruptions:
30 Street Road and Utility Project – 30 Street is closed from 30 Avenue to 32 Avenue and…
