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…
The City of Vernon is helping support art downtown. On Monday, Council approved the use of $15,000 to assist with a participatory public art project being facilitated by the Downtown Vernon Association this year as part of RespectFest 2017. This project will be an ongoing legacy to commemorate…
City Council has approved the removal of all parking ticket drop boxes from the downtown core during the first week of May. Use of these boxes has dropped significantly in the last few years and it is no longer financially reasonable to maintain this method of payment.
Ticket payments through the…
City of Vernon Director of Financial Services and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Kevin Bertles submitted a letter of retirement to the City, effective March 23, 2017. Bertles has been with the City for 15 years.
During his time as Director of Financial Services, Bertles and his staff were…
Work to revitalize the Centennial Outdoor Rink will begin on Thursday, March 23, with the demolition of the boards, fencing and lighting poles. The demolition will take place from March 23-27.
While demolition work is underway, access around the rink will be restricted for safety reasons.…
Okanagan Avenue is currently closed from Fulton Road to South Vernon Drive. The closure is a result of a small amount of debris from the hillside above Okanagan Avenue being deposited onto the road following last night’s heavy rainfall and snowmelt. City crews are currently completing minor repairs…
A private road construction company will be working within a city right-of-way at Vineyard Way to install sanitary storm, water mains and complete road construction. The work will begin March 20 through April 20. The subject portion of Vineyard Way is not currently a through road for traffic.
Vernon City Council has authorized Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) to research contracting out dispatch services through a Request for Proposals (RFP) in order to determine if an alternative delivery model could reduce costs and provide a more robust service.
“Our dispatchers are providing…
Raeleen Manjak, Director of Human Resources for City of Vernon, has been recognized as one of the Top 30 HR Professionals in Canada by Human Resource Magazine Canada. Manjak was noted for her work in developing and implementing a performance leadership culture at the City in 2016 through strategic…
Vernon Council has asked staff to investigate the cost of repurposing the Civic Arena following a tour to the building 80-year-old building and site on Monday morning. Council toured the site to view where the 29/30 Street transportation corridor is planned for the eastern portion of the parking…
