The City of Vernon is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 Sustainability Awards for outstanding achievements in Sustainable Business, Community Sustainability and Youth Initiatives. The following award recipients contribute to community sustainability through environmental stewardship,…
News release from the Social Planning Council of the North Okanagan
Residents of Vernon are invited to view the newly installed “I am” Alphabet Boards along 31 Street in downtown Vernon.
The project was funded by the Province of BC and hosted by the Social Planning Council in partnership with the…
Crews will be repairing the water system along 27 St between 30 Ave and 35 Ave on June 6. Work is expected to begin at 7 a.m. and is expected to be completed the same day, weather permitting. During construction, the two southbound lanes on 27 St will be closed, with traffic rerouted to maintain…
Starting July 4, RCMP volunteers will be working with the North Okanagan RCMP Marine Unit to conduct the voluntary vessel safety pre-check at the Paddlewheel Park boat launch. Pre-launch inspections check all items required under the Canada Shipping Act along with regulations governing pleasure…
Creative Chaos will take place June 3-5 while renovations continue at the Vernon Recreation Centre.
Phase two of the renovation project at the Vernon Recreation Centre involves the back hallway and west entrance doors, and work will be ongoing during the event. Creative Chaos attendees will be able…
On May 31, crews will be working along 27 St between 30 Ave and 35 Ave. Drivers are advised to expect traffic interruptions due to southbound lane closures. Please obey signs and flaggers, or choose alternate routes.
Between June 1 and June 15, crews from Extreme Excavating will be working along Highway 97 from 25 Ave to Vernon Creek from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for storm main rehabilitation. The northbound lane of Highway 97 will be closed from 25 Ave to 21 Ave during this time. Drivers are reminded to please obey…
The City of Vernon and MQN Architects invite the public to consultation sessions to provide input on the Kal Tire Place expansion on the following dates:
1:00 – 2:30 pm Wednesday, June 1 at Lakers Club House
1:00 – 2:30 pm Thursday, June 2 at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall
1:00 – 2:30…
Drivers on 27 Street are advised to expect traffic interruptions as one lane will be closed north bound on 27 Street between 39 Avenue and 40 Avenue in order to repair storm underground piping. Please obey detour signage and traffic control who will be on site starting May 27, or consider a…
The City of Vernon will proceed with turf grass repairs at the Vernon Cemetery. The estimated cost to restore the grass at the Cemetery is $70,000 and will be funded from the 2015 unexpended and uncommitted year-end balance. City staff will issue a Request for Proposals for the development of a…
