Operators of power boats and personal watercraft (PWC) on Okanagan and Kalamalka Lakes are urged to use extreme caution while on the water. Runoff from creeks and streams have washed a large volume of debris into the lakes, some of which may be below the water’s surface and not visible to boat…
Okanagan Lake and Kalamalka Lake are both close to capacity, and much of North and Central Okanagan remain on flood watch. Residents and visitors are asked to take measures to protect private property, parks and roads, and reduce the risk of soil erosion.
Please leave any debris along lakeshores on…
Crews will be working on Kalamalka Lake Road from 14 Avenue to Brown Road. Drivers can expect single lane alternating traffic at the intersection of Kalamalka Lake Road and 11 Avenue.
11 Avenue from Kalamalka Lake Road to Waddington Drive to will be closed from May 23 to June 23 except for local…
The following Vernon playing fields have been closed due to saturated conditions:
• Alexis Stadium
• Lakeview Park ball diamonds
• Marshall Fields all soccer fields (ball diamonds open)
• DND ball diamonds (soccer fields open)
• Kin Race Track
• MacDonald Park
• Grahame Park ball diamonds (soccer…
As a result of the flooding and damages sustained from this event, provincial Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) has been authorized for the coverage of qualifying losses for claimants who were unable to obtain insurance coverage.
All applicants should first check with their insurance agent to…
Due to poor weather the installation of Vernon's first Rainbow Crosswalk has been re-scheduled (weather permitting) for Thursday, May 18, from 4 to 9 p.m. Preparation work will take place today (Tuesday May 16) from 5 to 8 p.m.
As a reminder to motorists, until 6 p.m., 30 Avenue will remain open…
Bike to Work and School Week, an annual event in B.C. that encourages youth and adults to use active transportation modes such as walking and biking, runs from May 29 – June 4. The week will kick off with a family-friendly celebration of cycling on May 28 at Polson Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
On Friday, May 19, from 7-9:30 a.m., Vernon residents can get their breakfast to go, and help underprivileged Greater Vernon kids get into sports. The Breakfast in a Box fundraiser will be held in the old Canadian Tire Store parking lot (4512 27 Street). The cost is $5 per breakfast and includes…
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource has advised that effective at noon on May 19, 2017, the size of open fires will be restricted in some parts of the Kamloops Fire Centre, including Vernon and the North Okanagan, to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.
Anyone…
The City of Vernon is reminding residents that Okanagan Lake is currently at capacity, putting lakeside residents at risk of flooding. Boaters, wakeboarders and personal watercraft users can help minimize the risk by ensuring they are reducing speed near shore so as to prevent waves from damaging…
