An outdoor recreation favourite will return this week for another season of winter fun. Vernon Recreation Services is pleased to announce the Centennial Outdoor Rink will officially open Friday, December 1 (tomorrow).
The outdoor rink provides opportunities for free public skating and shinny for…
The City of Vernon would like to advise residents near the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre (VWRC) that increased odours may be noticeable in the area next week as crews begin scheduled maintenance on the facility.
Starting as early as Monday (December 4), crews will begin maintenance work on…
Winter is set to return to the North Okanagan this week, with Environment Canada forecasting below freezing temperatures over the next several days, leading to the possibilities of snow for end of the week. With this, it is time to adjust our habits to meet winter conditions.
The City of Vernon…
CORRECTION as of December 2 at 10:30 a.m.
This City of Vernon would like to correct an error in communication regarding the Special Budget Meetings scheduled for December 4 and 5, 2023.
The opportunity for in-person Public Input will be held on December 4 at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
The…
Thanks to a partnership between the City of Vernon and FortisBC, a new publicly-accessible parking lot is now open at Carlson Park in the Commonage area.
Creating a safe access point to the park off Bench Row Road, the city-owned parking lot features 12 stalls in total, including one (1) accessible…
The City of Vernon, in partnership with the Vernon Seniors Action Network, will be hosting dementia inclusive community training this week.
This training workshop is designed for community service providers and organizations who work directly with the public, including seniors and community…
Important changes are now in effect for residents and non-residents who purchase stayActive passes through Vernon Recreation Services.
Effective immediately, proof of ‘City of Vernon’ residency is required to purchase a 90-day, 180-day or an Annual stayActive Pass. These changes will be in…
Residents and visitors may notice increased activity on the former Kin Race Track (KRT) lands this week.
As part of Active Living Centre (ALC) project, a specialized contractor will be conducting geotechnical drilling on Wednesday (today) and Thursday.
While a previous geotechnical survey mapped…
The City of Vernon has received a prestigious financial award. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is pleased to announce the City of Vernon has received the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2023 budget.
The award represents a significant achievement by…
The City would like to advise motorists that starting next week, temporary detours will be required for portions of 33rd Street and 42nd Avenue, while crews begin work on a multi-phase water and sanitary infrastructure upgrade project.
Starting as early as 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 14, 33rd…
