Vernon’s City Council was disappointed to learn that BC Transit and the Village Green Centre failed to come to an agreement to keep the transit stop within the Village Green Centre parking lot. BC Transit required changes to the previous exchange near the south entrance of Village Green Centre (…
From December 4 to 10, payments for parking tickets issued in Vernon will be donated for food services for those in need during the holidays. The Food for Fines initiative was approved by Council October 24.
During Food for Fines week, all recent or outstanding parking tickets that are not in…
The City of Vernon has renewed its Neighbourhood Tree Planting Program for 2017 and 2018. The program, which offers residents a $20 voucher to be redeemed at Swan Lake Nurseryland for the purchase of a tree, encourages Vernon residents to plant trees in their yards. These trees contribute to better…
The Vernon Recreation Centre has reopened after being closed for five hours. The City closed the facility at 7:30 a.m. when there were signs of a blockage in the main septic line. City utility crews and recreation staff were able to determine the location of the blockage and remove the problem.
The Vernon Recreation Centre, including the pool and Halina Centre, is closed due to mechanical issues. The facility will remain closed until the issues are resolved. Staff anticipate the centre will be reopened later today. For up-to-date information, please visit www.vernon.ca/parks-recreation.…
The City of Vernon, in partnership with the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures North Okanagan and the Downtown Vernon Association, held its fourth annual Business Walks on October 28. A total of 21 volunteers—11 teams—met with 112 businesses in locations throughout the city…
Mayor Mund presented Kevin Bertles, Director of Financial Services, and members of his team with the Canadian Award for Financial Planning on behalf of the Government Finance Officers Association. This is the seventh year in a row that the City has received this honour.
"We on Council are proud of…
City of Vernon has removed a number of encampments from park lands over the last week. Staff from City operations and bylaw compliance were involved in removing large volumes of refuse from camp locations in Polson Park and Kal Tire Place green spaces. Campers in these locations had been provided…
The City of Vernon is pleased to welcome David Lind as Interim Chief of Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) beginning November 23. Chief Lind brings 25 years of emergency management experience to his new role. His experience, education and proven skills include management, leadership, firefighting,…
A water main break in a cul-de-sac at 39 Avenue and 35A Street early this morning has resulted in a disruption in water service to approximately 15 homes. City of Vernon crews are currently repairing the break and expect to restore service by 4 p.m. today.
Affected areas are:
3800-3807 35A Street…
