The City of Vernon introduced its new website today following approval by Council at the regular open meeting on December 14. The site is designed with a focus on improved communication, ease of navigation, functionality and City branding. The launch follows six months of design work and…
On December 14, 2015, Vernon City Council received a draft of the Vernon Regional Airport Master Plan that provides direction for the future development of Vernon’s airport over the next 20 years.
The development of the draft Vernon Regional Airport Master Plan began in October 2014, and consisted…
Vernon Regional Airport held its annual tabletop training day on Thursday, December 10, for City of Vernon staff including RCMP, Vernon Fire-Rescue Services, Operations and Communications, as well as BC Ambulance Services. The exercise helps staff understand how to respond in the event of an…
Vernon RCMP volunteers will begin their holiday Lock Out Auto Crime Operations this week. The volunteers will be checking vehicles in parking lots throughout Vernon and completing a Crime Prevention Notice identifying key areas where drivers can improve or eliminate the opportunity for a crime to…
Firefighters from Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) will donate their time to go door-to-door at the Vernon Mobile Home Park to encourage residents to test their smoke alarms and replace their batteries this Saturday, November 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The firefighters will also replace old smoke…
Vernon City Council is asking members of the community to form a committee to plan and organize upcoming and future Canada Day celebrations in Vernon and voted Monday during the Regular Meeting of Council to provide funding to help support Canada Day events, including fireworks.
The City will…
Vernon’s Mayor and Council were presented with the 2016-2020 City Financial Plan for consideration prior to the in-depth budget meetings that will take place December 2-4, 2015. The proposed budget has an increased focus on public safety and follows guidelines similar to those that set the course…
City of Vernon crews will be installing water, sanitary and storm utilities services at the 3300 block of Alexis Park Drive on Thursday, November 12 from 05:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traffic will be reduced to single-lane in each direction. Please allow for delays or choose alternate routes of travel.
On Saturday, November 7, the Greater Vernon Minor Hockey Association (GVMHA) board of directors approved in principle a $25,000 contribution to the City of Vernon to be used toward the construction of a second ice sheet at Kal Tire Place.
“This contribution is not just for the benefit of Greater…
The City of Vernon will be conducting sewer pipe cleaning and inspections on 27 Street from 28 Avenue to 39 Avenue from November 9 to13. The work will involve temporarily closing travel lanes between 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please expect delays obey signs and flaggers on site.
