The City of Vernon is reporting that 2017 was one of the strongest years yet for participation in Bike to Work and School Week (May 28 to June 3), including a 24-per-cent increase in Vernon cyclists compared to 2016. A total of 1,265 cyclists (a record 139 teams) participated in the week-long event…
Hot and dry weather is in the forecast for the Kamloops Fire Centre, including Vernon, over the next few days, so the BC Wildfire Service is preparing for increased wildfire activity and asking members of the public to report any smoke or fires that they see.
The fire danger rating throughout the…
The evacuation alert for residents along Lakeshore Road has been rescinded as creek and lake levels in Vernon have stabilized and are receding. Homeowners along the lakeshore should keep flood protection measures and flood debris in place until advised by the City. Residents should remain prepared…
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…
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…
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…
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…
