KAMLOOPS - Effective at noon on June 15, 2017, the size of open fires will be restricted at all elevations throughout the entire Kamloops Fire Centre, including Vernon, to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.
Anyone conducting Category 2 or 3 fires anywhere in the Kamloops…
The City of Vernon continues to monitor water levels and weather forecasts heading into the weekend. At this time, weather systems have stabilized and the rate at which the lake is rising has slowed. If the situation worsens, City crews will continue to install dams at strategic locations to…
The City will be installing Tiger Dams as temporary flood protection along Lakeshore Road and City-owned portions of Kin Beach. Residents are asked to stay off these dams while they are in place as they help protect City roads, beaches and infrastructure.
Lake accesses off Lakeshore Road are closed…
The City of Vernon is continuing to monitor Okanagan Lake levels, which are expected to increase with hot weather today and Thursday and rain over the weekend. Residents on both sides of Lakeshore Road (from 2548 to 2688 Lakeshore Road) and 6999 Cummins Road remain on evacuation alert.
Sand and…
Vernon reopens EOC in anticipation of flooding; residents on Lakeshore Road placed on evacuation alert
The City of Vernon has issued an evacuation alert for residents on both sides of Lakeshore Road (from 2548 to 2688 Lakeshore Road) and 6999 Cummins Road.
Weather forecasts for this weekend warn of…
The City of Vernon and Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) are welcoming delegates to the 85th annual B.C. Fire Expo and Chief’s Conference June 4 -5 at Kal Tire Place. The Expo is the largest exhibition of fire service equipment and services in the Pacific Northwest.
The B.C. Fire Expo feature 125…
The 30 Street construction project is continuing at the intersection at 30 Street and 30 Avenue.
The intersection will be closed to traffic for approximately three weeks. All businesses in the area will remain open and can be easily accessed. Detour routes will be modified as construction…
Lakeshore Road has been temporarily closed to thru traffic. Lakeshore Road, which crosses through Priest Valley Indian Reserve #6, is temporarily closed as measures are being taken by the Okanagan Indian Band to protect Priest Valley Indian Reserve #6 The Road is scheduled to re-open June 2 at 6:…
New Grande West Vicinity buses are arriving in Vernon and Coldstream as replacements for the current fleet of buses in the community. A total of ten buses will arrive in Vernon by the end of summer.
“Customers will see and hear a difference with these new Vicinity buses as they are more effective…
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the North Okanagan Central Okanagan and South Okanagan, which could include thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and heavy rain. This risk has the potential to increase Okanagan Lake levels another 10 centimetres overall. The lake is not…
