Vernon residents have noticed an increase of thefts from vehicles in residential areas in the past two months. RCMP files indicate that the majority of thefts from vehicles are due to vehicles being left unlocked. Primary targets of thieves are purses, wallets and electronic devices.
ICBC estimates…
Council received information from the Vernon Citizen Budget survey—which was open for resident input from September 19 to October 14—at the Regular Open Meeting on Monday. The online budget consultation received 1,181 visitors during that period, with 258 responses.
Respondents were asked if they…
City crews will be rehabilitating storm works on 24 Street from 32 Avenue to 35 Avenue beginning Tuesday, October 25. The work will take approximately two weeks and 24 Street will be closed except for local traffic. Please obey all signage and flaggers on-site.
The City will begin rolling out a system that allows downtown customers to pay for parking using their smartphones beginning October 20, with full implementation planned for October 26. The initiative is a collaboration between the City of Vernon, the Downtown Vernon Association (DVA) and…
On October 20 at 10:20 a.m., millions of people worldwide will practice how to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills. City of Vernon Emergency Management staff are reminding citizens to be prepared for all emergencies, including earthquakes. Earthquakes are happening in…
The southbound right lane of 24 Street and the right-hand westbound lane of 48 Avenue will be closed during construction of a sidewalk on October 17. Traffic control will be onsite to direct car and pedestrian traffic. Please be patient or choose alternate travel routes.
A water main failure at Alexis Park Drive and 42 Avenue has left six single-family residences without water. City crews are onsite to repair the main and anticipate completion by 4 p.m.
During the repairs, single-lane traffic will be in effect. Please obey all signs and flaggers, or choose…
Vernon Council approved amendments to the Official Community Plan (OCP) following the endorsement of the Master Transportation Plan, the Parks Master Plan and the Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The development of each of these plans included extensive public participation to reflect the…
City of Vernon Council approved the staff recommendation to host a forum with the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce action team, the Business Improvement Group for Real Estate and Development (Big Red). The forum is being planned for November and will provide an opportunity for Big Red and Council…
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the City of Vernon the GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget. In addition, Kevin Bertles, Director of Financial Services, received a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation…
