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The City of Vernon is asking for the public’s feedback on the draft Lake Access Plan and invites Vernon residents to visit one of two open houses taking place this winter. The draft Lake Access Plan is intended to improve access to Okanagan Lake, and identifies when improvements to the sites will…
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Crews from Superior City Contracting Services Ltd. will be conducting trenchless storm and sanitary rehabilitation between from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 16 and December 31, at the following locations: 32 Avenue and 24 Street (westbound) 24 Street and Pleasant Valley Road (southbound) 32 Avenue…
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At Monday’s Regular Open Council Meeting, Council endorsed the Vernon Regional Airport Master Plan, providing direction for the future development of the airport over the next 20 years. The planning process began in October 2014, and consisted of extensive public participation, including…
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Vernon City Council has approved the implementation of a Resident-Exempt Parking Area (REPA) policy. Both permit holders and non-permit holders may park in a REPA, but residents will be able to purchase permits that exempt them from the posted parking controls, such as a two-hour time limit or a…
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At Monday’s Regular Open Council Meeting, Council endorsed the Vernon Regional Airport Master Plan, providing direction for the future development of the airport over the next 20 years. The planning process began in October 2014, and consisted of extensive public participation, including…
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During Monday’s Regular Meeting of Council, Council approved amendments to the City’s Animal Regulation and Animal Pound bylaw in response to community requests, specifically regarding the keeping of urban hens and mini pigs. The amendments allow for up to four hens (increased from three hens) on…
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Several homeless camps in Vernon are in the process of being decommissioned after ensuring that space is available at the John Howard Society and Gateway Shelter. The Camp Okanagan Outreach Liaison Team (COOL Team), including City bylaw officers and the John Howard Society, are working to connect…
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Crews from WPT Electronics will be installing new overhead fibre along Pleasant Valley Road from 20 Street to the 4400 block on November 13 and 14. Single-lane closure will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please be patient or choose alternate travel routes.
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The City of Vernon is upgrading the crossing at Alexis Park Drive and 42 Avenue, which includes installing pedestrian activated flashing amber warning lights, new signage and a bulbed sidewalk on the east side of Alexis Park to bring pedestrians into the line of sight of drivers. The work is…
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Vernon Recreation Centre is reminding shinny players and parents that pre-registration is required prior to the beginning of the season. Pre-registration ensures that all participants have a parent’s or guardian’s consent. Parents can register their youth and sign a waiver available at the Vernon…