The City of Vernon is informing our community that the Vernon Aquatic Centre pool will be temporarily closed for the entire day on Monday, January 27 due to malfunctioning air handling systems. All public drop-in and scheduled classes will be cancelled.
The Aquatic Centre requires excellent air…
The City of Vernon is providing clarification regarding the expiring agreement with the Vernon Volunteer Firefighters Association (VVFA), the use of the term "volunteer," and the ongoing role of auxiliary firefighters within Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS).
The Agreement between the City of…
The City of Vernon has launched a three-year Economic Development Strategy aimed at supporting local business growth, attracting new investments, and strengthening the city’s role as a regional economic hub.
This initiative, led by the City’s Economic Development and Partnerships Department,…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) responded to a structure fire at a residential building in the 3600 block of 30th Avenue early Friday morning.
At approximately 7:00 a.m., VFRS crews were dispatched to reports of a vehicle fire in a covered car park. Upon arrival, firefighters found two vehicles…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) and Forest Enhancement Society of B.C. (FESBC), will be conducting brush pile burns near the south end of Eastside Road next week as part of ongoing wildland fire mitigation efforts.
The burns will take place in a controlled environment, starting as early as…
The City of Vernon is midway through the review and update of its Official Community Plan (OCP) and Transportation Plan (TP). These plans are being updated to comply with new provincial legislation requiring a new OCP by the end of 2025.
The project is running on time and within the overall budget…
Residents of the City of Vernon are encouraged to recycle their fresh Christmas trees, free of charge, through the Christmas tree disposal program.
Live trees can be dropped off at the Marshall Field parking lot, located at the west entrance to 6891 Okanagan Landing Road, between December 27…
As we close 2024, it’s time to reflect on a year of work and progress for the City of Vernon. From breaking ground on transformative projects to strengthening community resilience and sustaining services, we’ve made advancements.
A defining moment of 2024 was breaking ground on the Active Living…
Parking permits for downtown City surface lots and the parkade will be available for purchase starting January 1, 2025. As a reminder, all permits must now be purchased online using the HotSpot parking app.
Permit Sale Dates:
Annual Permits: Available January 1–15, 2025, starting at 10:00 a.m.…
The holiday season is in full swing and with it, celebrations, and often an increase in household waste. Managing your waste during the season doesn’t have to be complicated — it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Divert organic waste
Use your green-lidded organics cart for food scraps and other compostable…
