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Coldstream Avenue between Hwy 97 and 33 Street is closed to traffic throughout July and August for utility upgrades. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes during this time.
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The schedule for the upcoming National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) Community Celebration and Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation (VJHF) fundraiser at Kalamalka Beach on July 10 has been set, and the family-friendly event will include opportunities for player autographs, beach…
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Beginning on July 7, City of Vernon crews will be repairing asphalt and repaving along 24 Street between 50 Avenue and 55 Avenue. The repairs are expected to take approximately four weeks to complete and are required to prepare the road for re-paving scheduled for the end of July. Please obey all…
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KAMLOOPS – Effective at noon on Friday, July 3, 2015, all open fires – including campfires – will be prohibited throughout the entire Kamloops Fire Centre, including Vernon. This prohibition will remain in place until the public is otherwise notified. This step is being taken to help prevent human-…
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The intersection at 25 Avenue and 16 Street is closed overnight to repair a gas line that was clipped during road construction along 25 Avenue. Both Fortis BC and Vernon Fire-Rescue Services are onsite and report that the situation is controlled and that no other disruptions to residents are…
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VERNON, B.C. (June 26, 2015) – The online auction for autographed National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) jerseys has opened as part of the upcoming NHLPA Community Celebration fundraiser, in support of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation (VJHF). In total, eight player jerseys from…
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The City of Vernon is installing new signs to direct people to key destinations and attractions in the City Centre and downtown. One of the key destinations being signed are public parking areas in the downtown. Four different parking lots will be signed and will promote free weekend parking.…
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The north crosswalk on 27 Street at 35 Avenue will be closed today for the removal and replacement of the signal pole located on the northwest corner. The new signal will replace the flashing pedestrian light with a new fully operational traffic signal. The south crosswalk will remain open during…
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The City of Vernon is activating a new brand identity following an extensive process by the Economic Development Committee. The committee’s objective was to create a bold brand message that attracts visitors and businesses to Vernon, that relates to residents, and that provides direction for local…
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City of Vernon Mayor and Council have authorized a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that will set the terms to draft a new collective agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1517 for the period from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2015. The terms of the new collective…