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Kal Tire Place has been given the "all clear" after environmental tests determined that the facility was clear of bacteria following flooding and sewer backup last weekend. Swab samples collected from the arena did not identify any fecal coliforms or e. coli bacteria, indicating successful…
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Sepia Films, a Canadian production company based in Vancouver will be filming one scene for a movie on 30th Avenue, between 29th and 30th Streets on Monday September 12, 2016 from 2:30 to 7:00 pm. The street will remain open to vehicles, pedestrians and the public for parking except for two…
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Council had an opportunity to meet with Senior RCMP Officers and Bylaw Compliance Officers to thoroughly discuss public safety in our community, reviewing a wide range of carefully assessed and accurate information. Council is confident in the professional work of our RCMP Officers and our…
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Restoration work continues at Kal Tire Place following flooding on the lower levels of the facility on the weekend. Cleaning crews have finished in lower dressing room and hallway areas. Temporary flooring will be installed today in preparation for the Vernon Vipers season opener this Saturday.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…