Fall has arrived in the North Okanagan and to coincide with the seasonal change, the City is offering tips and reminders to help residents manage their organics carts to ensure carts can be completely emptied during collection.
Tips for complete collection:
Did you know that overfilling your…
Crews continue to make progress on a major reconstruction project on 28th Avenue.
The City would like to advise motorists that during the next phase of the project, some additional detours will be in place to allow for curbing, sidewalk, and paving works to be completed.
A section of 28th Avenue…
The City of Vernon is reminding local businesses to keep outdoor spaces clear of waste, debris and other combustible materials.
“The business community has done a good job of adjusting to recent changes to the City’s Commercial Recycling program,” said Ian Adkins, Manager, Roads, Drainage and…
The City of Vernon’s RV sani-dump station will close for the season on Friday, October 20.
The station is located at 6401 Tronson Road, near the Vernon Regional Airport.
For those who need to access the station before its closure next week, they’re reminded it includes four waste dumping and water…
The City of Vernon supports the enhancement and preservation of a positive quality of life for all its residents. One means of achieving this goal is through the provision of grants to organizations that contribute to the general interest and advantage of the City.
The City is accepting…
Don’t put your bike away just quite yet, the Fall GoByBike Weeks event kicks off in Vernon and the North Okanagan on Monday, October 16, running for two weeks until October 29.
GoByBike Weeks is an annual challenge that motivates people of all ages to trade in their car and get around by bike and…
At approximately 1:00 a.m., Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was dispatched to a report of a structure fire in the 2400-block of 25th Avenue.
Upon arrival, crews were able to confirm a room on the second floor of a two-story house was involved in flames.
Crews quickly began actioning…
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Applications are now being accepted for 2024 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Tourism Commission and Board of Variance. Established by Council, these committees are comprised of both members of…
The City of Vernon and its contractors will be performing road maintenance on Okanagan Landing Bench Road. Road maintenance will begin as early as October 12, within the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Construction is estimated to be completed within two (2) days, weather dependant.
Due to the…
As Fire Prevention Week ™ approaches, Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) reminds residents that “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.”
Between October 8-14, VFRS is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA), to promote this year’s campaign and…
