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…
As part of the City of Vernon’s ongoing wildland fire mitigation efforts, crews will be conducting wildfire risk reduction work along Eastside Road beginning this week.
Starting as early as Monday, May 13 crews will be thinning, limbing, clearing and piling fire fuels on sections of Crown Land at…
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…
Motorists are advised of a traffic disruption at the intersection of 32nd Avenue and 33rd Street on Monday May 13, 2024. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. traffic signal technicians will replace the traffic signal controller which is expected to take up to four hours.
Motorists are advised to slow down, use…
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…
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…
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…
