The City of Vernon’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Patti Bridal has advised Council that she is retiring and will not seek renewal of her employment contract. Her last day in the office will be December 6, 2024. Ms. Bridal, who has been at the helm since December 2022, leaves a legacy of…
Portions of 30th Avenue will be temporarily closed next week for major reconstruction of sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure.
Starting as early as 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 2, the portion of 30th Avenue between 32nd and 30th Street will be closed to through traffic; while 30th Avenue between…
The City of Vernon proudly announces the completion of Civic Memorial Park.
The park, once the site of the iconic Civic Memorial Arena, has been transformed into a vibrant community space that recognizes and acknowledges the City’s past while providing opportunities for connection, health, and well…
The City of Vernon will transition to a new online mobile parking payment system.
HotSpot Parking will replace PayByPhone at all City parking meters and select City parking lots with hourly and daily parking options, as early as Monday, June 3.
The new payment system aims to enhance the…
Spring is here and it’s time to bike or roll to school, to work, the park, or the beach. Spring GoByBike Week kicks off in Vernon and the North Okanagan on Monday, June 3. This year marks the 30th anniversary of GoByBike Week in British Columbia.
GoByBike Week is an annual challenge that encourages…
City of Vernon Property Tax Notices were mailed in May and property owners are reminded that taxes are due by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
If you did not receive your Property Tax Notice by mail, please check your email inbox or log into your online MyCity account at vernon.ca/mycity to…
The City of Vernon and Tourism Vernon are helping to create stronger relationships between front-line tourism staff and local tourism attractions.
The annual Familiarization (FAM) Tour Day provides front-line tourism staff, first hand experiences at local tourism attractions. This year,…
As we head into the May long weekend, the City of Vernon and Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) reminds residents and visitors to remain vigilant and enjoy the outdoors safely and responsibly.
There are important things that we can all do to be proactive in preventing wildfires and keeping each…
Vernon residents are invited to attend an information session to learn more about FireSmart work that will begin soon on City-owned lands. The session will be held on May 22 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Civic Memorial Park building located at 3004 - 39th Avenue.
"By taking proactive measures…
City of Vernon contractors will begin crack sealing roads on Monday, May 13, 2024. The primary focus of sealing activities this year will be in the north end of the Vernon as well as parts of Silver Star Road and the Foothills. The sealing program is expected to take approximately three weeks to…
