Rogers Hometown Hockey host Ron MacLean announced this morning on Breakfast Television from Toronto that Vernon, B.C., will be part of the Hometown Hockey tour for the 2016/17 season. Rogers Hometown Hockey, now in its third season, will bring MacLean and co-host Tara Slone to Vernon for a special…
Business on the main upper concourse of Kal Tire Place was operational while cleanup efforts on the lower levels were ongoing following a sewer backup that resulted from a broken water main on Saturday morning. Water from the water main caused significant flooding in Vernon and the pump station and…
A water break main break near 35A Street and 40 Avenue has closed southbound traffic and reduced northbound travel to single-lane traffic on 35A Street. The break has also affected water service to approximately 50 residences. Significant flooding resulted from the break. Water filled the sewer…
Traffic signal technicians will begin a traffic signal controller change-out beginning Tuesday, September 6 at 7:30 a.m., at the intersection of 53 Avenue and 27 Street. The process will take approximately four hours.
Drivers are asked to please be patient, slow down and use care when approaching…
Vernon residents are being reminded of the danger of unexploded ordinances (UXOs) in the area after firefighters from Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) and Wildfire Management Branch made an unexpected discovery while battling the Kokanee Road/Predator Ridge fire this weekend. Firefighters that…
City of Vernon Council approved the implementation of paid parking at the Civic Arena starting September 1, 2016.
When is paid parking in effect?
Paid parking will be in effect Monday to Friday 7:30am– 3:30pm. Parking after 3:30pm Monday to Friday, weekends and on event days will continue to be…
16:20: Fire crews from Wildfire Management Branch and Vernon Fire Rescue Services are continuing to action hot spots this afternoon following the wildfire near Kokanee Road and Predator Ridge. Crews will stay on scene until dark to ensure there are no flare-ups.
Firefighters from Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) and BC Wildfire Service report that the Kokanee Road fire near Predator Ridge has been contained and have rescinded the evacuation order for residents of the Sunset properties, approximately 45 residences, in the area. There are still some…
Repairs to a water main that ruptured on 32 Avenue yesterday have been completed and water service restored as of 1:30 a.m. City crews will continue to repair the road and expect paving to be completed by end of day on Wednesday.
Single-lane traffic will remain in effect. Please be patient or…
Water to businesses and residents along 32 Street is expected to be restored by 11 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, following a water main break that disrupted traffic and water service.
City crews will continue to repair the damage to the main and the road. Single lane traffic will be in effect while…
