As the wildfire situation continues to evolve in the Okanagan, the City is encouraging everyone in Vernon to take some time to consider whether they are prepared to face an emergency, and if not, what simple steps could be taken right away. This is an important question for all residents and…
Information and updates regarding the Vernon ESS Reception Centre are available in the Latest News section of this website.
For updates and information regarding the McDougall Creek Fire and its associated Evacuation Orders and Alerts, visit:
cordemergency.ca
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Crews continue to make progress on phase 2 of the Silver Star Road multi-use pathway project.
The City would like to advise motorists that during the next stage of the project, a section of Silver Star Road will be reduced to a single lane, to allow for construction crews to work more easily…
(as of 12:40 a.m.)
The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre (CORD Emergency) has issued additional Evacuation Orders in relation to fires in the Clifton Road North and McKinley areas of Kelowna. Those evacuees are being directed to the ESS Reception Centre in Vernon, if they do not have…
A new, publicly-accessible parking lot will soon be added to Carlson Park in the Commonage Area, thanks to a natural gas line upgrade project that is underway by FortisBC. The line upgrade project is taking place in several communities throughout the inland regions of BC, including the Thompson-…
Vernon City Council received its first semi-annual update on the 2023 – 2026 Council Strategic Plan at its Regular Meeting yesterday (Monday). The plan, which was adopted by Council on May 23, establishes clear strategic priorities that will guide Council and Administration over the next three and…
Motorists travelling along 58th Avenue next week may experience minor travel delays, while crews repave a portion of the road.
Due to the nature of the work being performed, 58th Avenue will be temporarily closed between 27th Street and 24th Street. A detour will be in place via 53rd Avenue (please…
Preliminary work is underway for a major reconstruction project for a portion of 28th Avenue. The work includes replacement of road, sidewalk, and storm sewer, along with rail works.
Construction will begin as early as Monday, August 21. During construction, 28th Avenue between 28th and 29th…
The City of Vernon is encouraging all residents, businesses and visitors to take careful steps to care for the health of themselves and their loved ones as the North Okanagan experiences another round of hot temperatures and wildfire smoke settled into the region.
Environment Canada has issued a…
On July 4, 2023, Vernon City Council announced that as of January 1, 2024, Vernon will be solely responsible for providing and funding Recreation Services for its residents. This is because the recreation Agreement that is currently in place between the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream, and…
