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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Vernon Council has reviewed the proposed construction schedule for the Kalamalka Lake Road Cycle Corridor project and opted not use a full road closure for the duration of the project for the section between Browne Road and the boundary with the District of Coldstream. Council considered two…
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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…
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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…
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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…