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2024 monthly parking permits will soon be available for purchase for City surface parking lots and the parkade. Annual permit sales (12 month bundles only) will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, December 1. Monthly permit sales will begin 8:30 a.m. on Monday, December 4. The following changes will…
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Motorists travelling along 29th Street this week may experience minor travel delays, while crews complete upgrades to water infrastructure in the area.  Due to the nature of the work being performed, 29th Street will be temporarily closed to through traffic between 41st and 39th Avenues. A…
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As BC switches to back to standard time on Sunday morning and we roll our clocks back one hour, Vernon Fire Rescue Services is reminding residents that it’s also time to check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors for dead batteries and expiration dates. “Remember, working smoke alarms…
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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 (Vernon) in partnership with the City of Vernon will host the Remembrance Day ceremony on Saturday, November 11, at Kal Tire Place. Attendees of the ceremony are encouraged to arrive early to find parking and seating before the program begins. The program…
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Two separate road construction projects will require the temporary closure of 27A Avenue starting this week. Starting as early as 7:30 a.m. Friday, a section of 27A Avenue between 28th Avenue and Highway 6 will be open for local traffic only, while crews complete line painting and sign installation…
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There is a new look to concession services at Kal Tire Place. The City of Vernon has contracted the concessions services for the 2023/2024 season to three local businesses, who will be operating the three concessions for this season. During events at Kal Tire Place, customers can now enjoy food…
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Every year across Canada there are injuries, fires or damage to property as a result of the careless use of illegal fireworks. Vernon has had homes damaged or lost due to the careless discharge or storage of fireworks over the years. Last night while families enjoyed a night of Halloween fun,…
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As local kids put the finishing touches on their Halloween costumes, Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) is offering tips to keep safety top of mind. “The number one thing to remember: be visible,” said Fire Chief David Lind. “Now that the sun is setting earlier, it’s important that kids’ costumes…
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Vernon Fire Rescue Services is reminding residents that the use of consumer fireworks and sky lanterns is not permitted within the City of Vernon boundaries. “Each year, we receive calls regarding fireworks being discharged around Halloween,” said Fire Chief David Lind. “Fireworks cause thousands…
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It’s time to do some fall cleaning! Vernon’s fall clear bag leaf pick-up program will take place November 6 – 10, 2023. Emterra Environmental will provide curbside collection of leaves to coincide with regular collection days. In order to take part in the program, residents are reminded to use…