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Beginning Wednesday, August 20 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Silver Star Road at Tillicum Road will be closed to southbound traffic to accommodate final paving and concrete works for the new roundabout at Phoenix Road. Silver Star Road will reopen to traffic during the evening and weekend. Motorists will…
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The City of Vernon is gearing up to improve local travel with the launch of its 2025 Road Rehabilitation Program. This year, the City of Vernon will invest $1.1 million to improve approximately 5.8 lane kilometres of roads as part of its annual Road Rehabilitation Program. Paving work is…
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OCP and Transportation Plan Engagement UpdateStaff shared results from the third round of public engagement for the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Transportation Plan. Over a four-week period, more than 700 community members participated, including 528 survey respondents, 107 open house…
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The City of Vernon and the District of Lake Country have formalized a new mutual aid agreement between Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) and the Lake Country Fire Department (LCFD), strengthening inter-community support and enhancing emergency response capacity across the region.This agreement…
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The City of Vernon is excited to announce the successful completion of Phase 1 of the Polson Park Naturalization Project and the launch of Phase 2, a milestone that marks a significant step toward restoring and revitalizing one of the community’s most beloved green spaces. To celebrate this…
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The City of Vernon is excited to invite the community to Party for the Park, a special celebration of Phase 2 of the Polson Park Vernon Creek Naturalization Project. Join us at the Polson Artisan Night Market, for an evening filled with music and family-friendly activities in the heart of one of…
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Strategic Plan priorities updateStaff presented the updated Council’s Strategic Plan 2023–2026, which outlines progress made on key strategic initiatives. Priority projects include the Active Living Centre, the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Transportation Plan Update, and review of the Council…
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Motorists traveling along 25th Street should expect temporary traffic delays next week as crews work to upgrade utility infrastructure in the area. Starting at 7:00 a.m. on July 14, a section of 25th Street between 39th and 43rd Avenue will be closed to through traffic (please see map below). Local…
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 Homeowners in Vernon now have access to personalized support to make their homes more energy-efficient and comfortable, thanks to a new partnership between the City of Vernon and the B.C.-based non-profit Community Energy Association (CEA). The Retrofit Assist program is now available to…
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Expression of InterestThe City of Vernon is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for businesses and service providers to become part of the new Active Living Centre (ALC) — a state-of-the-art, inclusive recreation facility currently under construction. The City is accepting Expressions of…