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Information booths will be set up throughout the Greater Vernon area in preparation for the upcoming referendum on twinning Kal Tire Place taking place November 28. “We want to provide as many ways for people to get information about the current condition of the Civic Arena, why the proposed site…
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Media are invited to the Vernon Recreation Centre on Monday, November 9th, between 8:30 am and 9:00 am. Contractors will be putting the new bridge beams in place using a crane. The installation of the new bridge support structure is a pivotal moment in the recreation centre bridge, entrance and…
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Vernon, Coldstream, and Electoral Areas B and C will be voting on twinning the facilities at Kal Tire Place in an upcoming referendum on November 28. To help voters make an informed decision, a webpage of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the referendum has been launched. “It is our goal to…
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City of Vernon’s Heads Up campaign is asking drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to keep their heads up as the diminishing daylight reduces visibility, and increases the risk of collisions. Pedestrians and cyclists are advised to keep heads up for drivers and to be seen, be safe, and be lit. Wear or…
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City of Vernon Protective Services has partnered with ICBC to promote safety for trick-or-treaters this Halloween by offering free reflectors that easily attach to backpacks or clothing to increase visibility at night. The reflectors are available from reception at City Hall or the Vernon…
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The City of Vernon will be conducting inspections on bridges and culverts throughout the city during the week of October 26 – 30, 2015. The City has hired Stantec Consulting Engineers to complete the project and crews will be in the creek inspecting the bridge and culvert structures during that…
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On October 19, crews will be working along 34 Avenue between 32 Street and 33 Street to conduct groundwater sampling. Single-lane, alternating traffic will be in effect during this time. Please obey all signs and flaggers on site.
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Kim Flick, Director of Community Development for the City of Vernon, has been named Director of Community Development, Engineering & GIS, effective immediately. This follows the amalgamation of the Community Development and Engineering & GIS Services divisions and is part of the City of…
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Great Vernon Recreation Centre is reminding participants and visitors to use the west entrance to the building during construction of the bridge and front entrance. The Halina Centre parking lot located off of 35 Avenue and the curling rink parking lot located off 39 Avenue are also available for…
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On Wednesday, October 14, the City of Vernon will be visiting approximately 150 Vernon businesses for the third annual Business Walks program as a part of Small Business Month. The City has partnered with Community Futures North Okanagan, the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown…