An emergency alert system will be tested across the province tomorrow that will trigger notifications on television, radio, and compatible cell phones. The test is for the Alert Ready emergency alert system.
According to the Alert Ready website, the test in British Columbia is to be conducted at 10…
Natural disasters can happen at any time and can cause significant impacts. There are practical steps each of us can take to better prepare ourselves, our families, and our community for emergencies.
May 5 - 11 is Emergency Preparedness Week across Canada. This year’s theme is: Be Prepared. Know…
The City of Vernon is updating its Zoning Bylaw ahead of the implementation of new provincial housing legislation.
Starting June 30, 2024, the City will be transitioning Zoning Bylaw 5000 (ZBL 5000) to Zoning Bylaw 6000 (ZBL 6000), which will align with Bill 44 – Housing Statutes (Residential…
Motorists are advised that a portion of Alexis Park Drive will be closed next week while crews upgrade underground utility services in the area.
Starting as earlier as 7:00 a.m. on Monday, May 6, Alexis Park Drive will be closed to northbound traffic between 39 Avenue and 42 Avenue. Motorists…
Vernon residents and businesses are invited to be part of the City’s 2025 budget planning process by taking part in a quick online survey. The short survey is now available on engagevernon.ca/budget2025 and will be open until Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
“The budget survey is an important source of…
Greater Vernon Recreation Services was informed by BC Hydro of a scheduled power outage that would affect the Recreation Complex on Wednesday April 3, 2024. In the early morning of April 3, a windstorm caused downed power lines that effected power for 1,758 B.C. Hydro Customers on Westside Road. As…
The Regional District of North Okanagan will be conducting investigative work on the site of the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre at 31st Avenue Parking lot on May 2 and 3, 2024.
Please be advised that the daily/hourly section on the south end of the parking lot will be closed for both days. See the…
The City of Vernon has officially launched the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Transportation Plan (TP) joint review. The OCP sets the stage for our community’s long-term growth and development, shaping how planning and land use decisions will be made in Vernon. The TP guides the investment into…
The City of Vernon will be observing the National Day of Mourning with a ceremony in front of City Hall on Friday, April 26, 2024.
The National Day of Mourning honours workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents.
Date:
Friday, April 26, 2024…
The Silver Star Road multi-use path project is nearing completion, with one final phase scheduled to begin next week.
Starting as early as April 29, crews will begin raising manholes in preparation for the top surface paving along Silver Star Road between East Dedecker Road and L & A Road.
The…
