At the regular meeting of Council on Monday, Vernon’s Mayor and Council approved the design for new wayfinding signs that will direct the drivers to community amenities and public downtown parking.
The need for a new wayfinding strategy with updated signage was identified in numerous City plans,…
The cost for snow plowing and removal for the City of Vernon in January was equal to almost 70 per cent of the annual snow and ice control budget, and approximately $275,000 more than the three-year average costs for that month.
From January 1 to 31, 2015, the total cost of plowing and snow removal…
Greater Vernon Water (GVW) reminds customers that the Kalamalka Lake water source was turned off on Monday, February 16, 2015 due to turbidity in Kalamalka Lake. The Mission Hill Treatment Plant treats water from Kalamalka Lake and does not have filtration; therefore, the water quality can be…
Greater Vernon Water (GVW) advises customers that the Kalamalka Lake water source was turned off on Monday, February 16, 2015 due to increased turbidity in Kalamalka Lake.
The Mission Hill Treatment Plant treats water from Kalamalka Lake and does not have filtration; therefore the water quality can…
Pursuant to Section 606 of the City of Vernon Traffic Bylaw #2747, notice is hereby given that load restrictions will be in place, effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2015, on all roadways in the City of Vernon. All roads will be limited to legal axle loading 70%.
Overweight permits will not…
by Deputy Chief Lawrie Skolrood
Approximately 44,000 Canadians will die in 2015 from heart attacks. Seventy per cent of these heart attacks will happen at home and the average person will wait up to four hours before seeking help.
This is just unacceptable—these statistics need to change.
This need…
The recent warmer, wet weather has resulted in an increase in the number of potholes on Vernon streets. City crews are working daily to fill potholes and repair damaged paved areas. Residents are reminded to drive with caution and to slow down when passing maintenance crews.
Potholes can be…
The City of Vernon received the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (CanFR) from the Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) in Monday’s regular session of Council—an award the City and Kevin Bertles, Director of Financial Services, have received for the last five years. The purpose of…
Mayor Akbal Mund recognized the accomplishments of Jim Cotter and his rink—Ryan Kuhn, Tyrel Griffith and Rick Sawatsky—after their 7-6 win at the Canadian Direct Insurance B.C. Men’s Curling Championship in Vernon this weekend.
“On behalf of the City of Vernon Council, staff, and management, we…
The Vernon Aquatic Centre will be hosting a free swim on February 9—B.C. Family Day—from 1:30 to 4 pm, thanks to a grant from the BC Recreation Parks Association (BCRPA). The Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, in partnership with the BCRPA, made the grant available to support…
