Tourism Vernon will be hosting the third annual Tourism Vernon Industry Familiarization (FAM) Tour on May 15 and May 16. During the tour, local front-line staff and visitor centre teams from around B.C. will visit and experience Vernon tourism providers to showcase attractions, venues and…
The City of Vernon is assessing the current condition of the Vernon Cemetery prior the May 24 City Council meeting. Staff will bring forward recommendations and cost estimates for improvements and upgrades to address weed control and repair damaged turf areas.
Turf areas in the cemetery were…
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…
Crews from Okanagan Aggregates will be working along the 500 block of Kalamalka Lake Road for road widening and sewer connections between April 29 and June 30. Please allow extra travel time and obey all signs and flaggers.
The City of Vernon has awarded MQN Architects of Vernon the contract to provide prime consulting services for the design and development management of the second arena at Kal Tire Place. The awarding of the contract follows an exhaustive RFP process to confirm that architectural firms submitting…
From May 2 – 30, Crews from Postill Nixon Earthworks will be installing curbs, sidewalks and asphalt along 38 Ave between 28 St and 28A St, and along 28 St between 39 Ave and 38 Ave. Alternating lane closures will be in effect during this time. Please be patient and obey signs and flaggers.
The City of Vernon will be hosting a Day of Mourning ceremony at City Hall at 10:30 – 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, to honour those workers in Canada who have been injured or killed on the job. Speakers will include North Okanagan-Shuswap MP Mel Arnold and Vernon Mayor Akbal Mund.
In 2015, 122…
The City of Vernon is three hosting Bike Skills and Safety courses in preparation for this year’s provincial Bike to School and Work campaign, which takes place May 30 to June 5. The course is ideal for all cyclists, from beginners to experienced riders.
All courses are taught by a certified…
Crews from Scuka Enterprises will be working within a city right-of-way at 3304 Alexis Park Drive for removal of sidewalk to install a BC Hydro vault, ducting and landscaping between April 21 and June 30, Monday to Friday from 7am to 4:30 pm.
Intermittent closure of south bound curb,lane, sidewalk…
The City of Vernon is reminding Vernon cyclists and drivers of the rules of the road to protect the safety of cyclists, pedestrians and drivers.
“It’s important that we respect the areas set aside for bicycle use, as they are an important part of how people move across and through our community,”…
