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The City of Vernon has been awarded the Certificate of Recognition (COR) and $61,052.80 in incentives following a successful 2015 audit by the BC Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) and WorkSafe BC (WSBC). This is the fifth year in a row the City has received the recognition, and over the course…
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Due to weather conditions last week, repaving on 27 St. between 43 Ave. and 53 Ave. was delayed by one week. Current construction will finish on July 10 and restart in September. Traffic may be reduced to single lane in both directions. Drivers are asked to be patient, slow down and obey all…
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City of Vernon Council voted unanimously to adopt a five-year strategic plan to guide tourism in Vernon. One of the highlights of the strategy, Building Vernon’s Tourism Future: Business Strategic Plan 2017-2021, was a recommendation to move from 2 per cent to 3 per cent Municipal Regional District…
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Due to weather conditions last week, repaving on 27 St. between 43 Ave. and 53 Ave. was delayed by one week. Current construction will finish on July 10 and restart in September. Traffic may be reduced to single lane in both directions. Drivers are asked to be patient, slow down and obey all…
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Due to heavy rain, the ball diamonds at the DND grounds have been closed for Friday, June 24. Soccer fields will remain open.
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The City of Vernon is hosting two modules of the International Association for Public Participation's (IAP2) Foundations in Public Participation training in Vernon. The Planning for Effective Public Participation module will be offered November 23 - 25, 2016. The Techniques for Effective Public…
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The City of Vernon is reminding property owners that property taxes are due on July 4. Late payment of taxes will result in a 10 per cent penalty. In the event of a Canada Post strike or lockout, property owners are also responsible for ensuring payment is received by the due date. Postmarks are…
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On Saturday, June 25, Tronson Road from Scott Road to Bella Vista Road, and Lakeshore Road from Cummins Road to Tronson Road, will be closed to traffic from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for the Kids of Steel Triathlon. Limited local access will be available for residents. Traffic control will be in place…
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Crews from Postill Nixon Earthworks will be installing sanitary and storm service on 31 St. between 29 and 30 Ave. from June 23-30. Road closures may be in effect during construction. Please obey signs and flaggers, or choose alternate routes for travel.
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The City of Vernon will be rehabilitating a sewer manhole on Brooks Lane on June 22 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The work will involve temporarily closing the north travel lane. Please slow down and obey traffic control while crews are working.