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…
Vernon Council has directed staff to submit a three-per-cent Municipal Regional District Tax (MRDT, or hotel tax) application to Destination BC and the Province of British Columbia.
In August 2015, the Province amended the Provincial Sales Tax Act that increased the maximum allowable hotel tax from…
The City of Vernon will be updating mobile vending regulations following a stakeholder consultation process. The City will propose development policy and bylaw amendments following consultation that refines the existing mobile vending licensing and permitting structure.
“Mobile vending animates…
The City of Vernon is accelerating improvements to access sites along Okanagan Lake after hearing from the public. Council directed staff to undertake improvements to two lake access sites in 2017 and eight in 2018, providing Vernon residents with more opportunities to enjoy the lake.
“After public…
On behalf of the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Peter Fassbender, Eric Foster, MLA for Vernon-Monashee, announced today that Greater Vernon will host the 2022 BC Winter Games.
Greater Vernon hosted successful BC Winter Games in 1992 and 2012, as well as the 1982 BC Summer…
Construction has started at Kal Tire Place, adjacent to 43 Avenue, to create 29 regular parking stalls and 13 handicapped stalls. The work is expected to be completed by the end of April, weather depending, prior to excavation work beginning in the north parking lot. The new parking area is part of…
March is Distracted Driving Month and the Vernon RCMP volunteers will be conducting operations to check for drivers on their phones talking or texting. Cell Watch Operations is an educational initiative aimed at reducing distracted driving incidents in communities throughout B.C. and is conducted…
Pursuant to Section 606 of the City of Vernon Traffic Bylaw #2747, notice is hereby given that load restrictions will be in place effective immediately on all roadways in the City of Vernon. All roads will be limited to 70 per cent legal axle weight.
Overweight permits will not be granted. All term…
Traffic on 39 Avenue will be reduced to single-lane traffic from 27 to 25 Street on February 28 with full closure of both lanes on March 1. Drivers are advised to follow posted detour signage to avoid delays.
The City of Vernon is hosting two open houses in February to gain public feedback on the draft Lake Access Plan. The plan update is intended to prioritize improvements including construction schedule, determine which accesses to dispose of, and address any potential gaps between the current lake…
