City of Vernon will approach the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee (GVAC) and the City of Armstrong to formally support a joint bid for the 2017 55+ BC Games (formerly called the Seniors Games). Due to the size of the games as well as the cost and commitment required to host an event, staff…
The City of Vernon is reminding cyclists and drivers to keep their heads up.
Be seen, be safe and be lit. Cyclists, it’s that time of year to gear-up and get ready for cycling to school, work and trips around town.
Wear a white head light or have a bright light on your front handle bar turned on…
Due to a recent incident that almost resulted in tragedy, Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) wishes to remind the general public that the storage of flammable or combustible materials in metal sea can storage containers is not allowed unless the containers have been properly ventilated and…
Greater Vernon Recreation Services is inviting kids and parents to join them for Park & Play in local Vernon parks for free activities and games on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from April 7 to June 18.
Park & Play takes place in Polson Park near the playground on Tuesday evenings from 5:30…
UPDATE: Road and sidewalk restoration on 30 Avenue is now complete. Thank you for your patience.
PREVIOUSLY: Crews will be conducting service-extension work in downtown Vernon along 30 Ave, in front of Schubert Centre, between April 7 and May 9, 2015. Single-lane traffic will be in effect during…
VERNON – The City of Vernon has received funding from the province’s civil forfeiture program toward its Off The Wall Community Project.
“This is a great, proactive approach for preventing youth from getting into trouble with the police,” Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster said. “It is important that…
The City of Vernon and the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) are encouraging the community to reduce, reuse and recycle by hosting the 2015 Garage & Trunk Sale on April 18 from 8 am to 12 pm.
The Garage Sale, which builds on the success of last year’s community-wide garage sale,…
Lane closures will be in effect at Captain Bailey Way and Okanagan Landing Road for the installation of hydro ducts between March 26 and April 9. Please obey all signs and flaggers on site and expect delays.
Pleasant Valley Road between 37 Ave and 41 Ave will be undergoing construction March 26 to…
The British Columbia Lottery Commission (BCLC) is sponsoring a free public swim at Greater Vernon Recreation Centre from 1:30 – 4 pm on April 12 as part of Responsible Gambling Awareness week in Vernon. BCLC will be out in the community during the week, helping people learn about the myths of…
The City of Vernon is encouraging the community to celebrate Earth Hour 2015 on Saturday, March 28 at 8:30 pm.
Earth Hour started in 2007 as a lights-off event to raise awareness about climate change. It has since engaged over 7,000 cities in 162 countries and territories worldwide. The symbolic…
