The City of Vernon is reminding residents that this year’s Bike to Work and School Week is May 30 to June 5 and several events are planned to get Vernon residents rethinking their daily commute to work and school.
May 25-26: The campaign in Vernon begins with four secondary schools—Clarence Fulton…
The City of Vernon and Greater Vernon Recreation Services are inviting the community to join in celebrating 50 years of community fun and recreation at the Vernon Recreation Centre on Thursday, May 19.
Ceremonies including cake cutting will take place from 2-3 p.m. followed by activities for the…
Effective at noon on May 15, 2016, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre, including Vernon and surrounding area, to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.
From April 1 to May 11, 2016, BC Wildfire Service crews responded to…
Predator Ridge will be hosting a community FireSmart information and training session on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, at the corner of Niblick Way and Falcon Point Way at Predator Ridge. The free event is open to everyone and will include a demonstration on what homeowners can do to…
27 Street repairs and repaving
Crews will be repairing 27 Street between 43 and 58 Avenue starting May 16. These base repairs are necessary before repaving to increase the lifespan of the road. Repairs are expected to take approximately five weeks to complete. Repaving is scheduled for the end of…
Predator Ridge will be hosting a community FireSmart information and training session on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, at the corner of Niblick Way and Falcon Point Way at Predator Ridge. The free event is open to everyone and will include a demonstration on what homeowners can do to…
During the regular open meeting of Council on Monday, Council approved a total of $224,763 for safety and aesthetic improvements to the downtown Parkade. Council approved adding $217,763 to $7,000 that was included in the 2016 budget for minor painting and lighting in the facility.
The upgrades…
Are you a private builder wanting to construct rental housing in Vernon? Are you interested in “aging in place” design? Are you curious about the tiny homes movement?
The City of Vernon, Social Planning Council, the Land Trust and Everton Ridge Homes are hosting a forum to provide information,…
In light of the fire and evacuations in Fort MacMurray, AB, Vernon Fire-Rescue Services (VFRS) and North Okanagan Emergency Management are reminding residents that preparation is important in managing emergency situations.
Your house will probably not burn down. A flood is unlikely to occur and a…
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) will be celebrating 125 years of service in a ceremony that includes unveiling the restored fire bell that was mounted in the original Vernon Fire Hall, antique fire truck display, family activities and opportunity to see…
