Information presented to Vernon Council on Monday indicates that development activity in Vernon remains strong. Kevin Poole, Manager of Economic Development and Tourism, presented the quarterly Development Update to Council.
“Building permits were up 14 per cent in 2016 and we’re seeing that same…
As the population in the region increases, the cities of Kelowna and Vernon are working together to identify sustainable ways to manage the region’s growing supply of treated wastewater solids – and they want to hear from residents.
“We are committed to finding a socially, economically and…
The City of Vernon is moving forward with the expansion of trails in the Foothills neighbourhood in 2017, with a new trail connecting Whitecourt Place to Foothills Drive along the top of the ravine.
During the development of the Foothills Neighbourhood Plan and the Parks Master Plan, residents…
The City of Vernon has closed playfields to public use. James Rice, Manager, Public Works, notes that fields are saturated due to recent rain, snowmelt and late winter weather conditions. The fields are exceptionally soft and use for casual play and sport practice may damage turf conditions.
The…
The City of Vernon has closed playfields to public use. James Rice, Manager, Public Works, notes that fields are saturated due to recent rain, snowmelt and late winter weather conditions. The fields are exceptionally soft and use for casual play and sport practice may damage turf conditions.
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The City has purchased a new ozone generator to replace an aging unit for the Vernon Aquatic Centre.
The Aquatic Centre was closed on Friday, March 30, following procedures to lower chloramine levels in the pool that may cause eye and skin irritation. City staff has consulted with Interior Health…
The Vernon spring chipping program begins tomorrow and continues throughout the month of April. The program is funded by residential yard recycling customers and is provided on the same day and location as regular garbage pickup. The schedule is:
City of Vernon & Foothills April 4…
The Aquatic Centre at the Vernon Recreation Centre is closed today due to a chemical imbalance in the pool. The combined chlorine levels in the pool are not suitable for public use and staff are working to bring the system back to balance.
The pool could potentially be closed for the remainder of…
The City of Vernon will be demolishing a former restaurant and the Open Door Learning building located on the 2900 block of 29 Street. Work will begin Monday, April 3, and will take approximately eight to 10 weeks to complete. Once completed the site will be used for additional downtown parking.
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March is Fraud Prevention Month, and the City of Vernon’s Protective Services are reminding residents to be alert to new and evolving phishing schemes.
“We have recently seen some interesting ones, where an official looking email is sent indicating that the individual owes money to a municipality…
