The City of Vernon is inviting the public to an information session regarding the proposed improvements for the Beachcomber Bay Road Lake Access that will be undertaken this year. The information session will be held at the Lakers Clubhouse (7000 Cummins Road) on Tuesday, June 27, from 6 – 8 p.m.…
On June 15, the City of Vernon hosted the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) to discuss areas of mutual interest and collaborate on how best to provide services to residents in both communities. Chief Byron Louis, Mayor Akbal Mund, members of Council from both the City and OKIB, and senior staff members…
Construction on 30 Street from 30 Avenue to 34 Avenue will be starting the week of June 26 and continuing until late October. The project continues as part of the City’s investment in our infrastructure, helping make Vernon a great place to live and work. The project includes road reconstruction,…
City of Vernon 2017 property tax are due on or before July 4 to avoid a one-time 10-per cent penalty. Home Owner Grants, if eligible, must also be received on or before the due date. Tax notices were mailed on May 19.
The City of Vernon offers MyCity, a free, secure online service that allows…
Hearing-impaired citizens attending Council meetings at City Hall will now be able to use the Auris loop device to better hear proceedings. The Auris loop device allows users with a t-coil or telecoil-designed hearing aid to receive Council Chamber audio directly into their hearing aids. The City…
Silver Star Road will be closed to all but local traffic between East Dedecker Road and L&A Road while crews are installing sanitary service from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21. Drivers are asked to take the signed detour route along DeDecker and L&A roads while work is in progress…
Environment Canada has issued an alert and is forecasting wind gusts of up to 60 km/h this afternoon and into tomorrow with a 60 percent probability of rain showers Thursday afternoon. Rain and heavy winds may increase the likelihood of flooding along Okanagan Lake. This risk is highest along…
City crews are responding to a broken water main on 27 Avenue 43 Street. The break was reported Monday evening and was left overnight in a controlled state. The westbound lane of 27 Avenue between 41 Street and 43 Street has been blocked while repairs are completed, and barricades and detour sign…
The City of Vernon has a new deputy fire chief, Scott Hemstad, who will be responsible for prevention, training and logistics with Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS). During his career, Hemstad served as a firefighter, rescue technician (high angle, confined space), paramedic and training officer…
Construction on 35 Avenue from 24 Street to 27 Street will begin the week of June 19 and continue for approximately 12 weeks. The project includes road reconstruction, new multi-use path, new street lights and replacement of water and sanitary sewer.
During construction, 35 Avenue will be closed…
