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The City would like to advise motorists that a portion of 30th Avenue will be closed for the next several weeks while crews complete culvert rehabilitation works to the BX creek. While this work is being completed, eastbound traffic will be detoured along 31st Avenue at the roundabout and…
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Emergencies can happen any time, which means we must always be prepared to respond accordingly. To help residents feel more prepared, the City of Vernon is offering a reminder that you can receive fast, reliable, and accurate emergency information from the City, directly to your preferred…
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Natural disasters and other emergencies can happen at any time. Across BC, dozens of wildfires continue to burn and hot, dry weather is being sustained, including here in the North Okanagan. Environment Canada is forecasting temperatures to hover around 30 degrees Celsius for the next week, with…
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Update as of 1:20 p.m. on August 1: The Paddlewheel boat launch has been reopened. The tennis courts at Paddlewheel Park remain closed and emergency responders are still on scene. Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) is currently on scene of a boat fire at Paddlewheel Park (7815 Okanagan…
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The City of Vernon is reminding residents and businesses of the many options available to pay their utility bill, including the use of the Utility Auto Debit Program. By signing up for the program, customers authorize the City of Vernon to automatically withdraw their utility account balance from…
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Vernon firefighters were kept busy over the weekend, responding to a number of small, human-caused grassland fires. The fires were all quickly extinguished and there was no risk to structures or vehicles. “Thankfully each fire was quickly contained before it could spread,” said Deputy Fire Chief…
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A new flagpole has been installed on the grounds of City Hall. Situated behind the decorative rock fountain in Spirit Square, near the entrance to City Hall, the new flagpole provides community groups an opportunity to display special flags in recognition of significant events, or to promote a…
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The City of Vernon is continuing its process of formally reviewing the policy for setting user fees and charges for Recreation and Parks facilities, programs, and services. The review, which has been led by an independent third-party consulting group, is taking place based on a key recommendation…
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The City of Vernon is encouraging all residents, businesses and visitors to take care of themselves as we experience higher temperatures over the next while. Yesterday, Environment Canada issued a Heat Warning for the Okanagan Valley, including Vernon. Over the next several days, Environment Canada…
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As the North Okanagan region experiences temperatures in the low- to mid-30 degrees Celsius range for the next few days, the City is reminding residents and visitors of places they can go to escape the heat, cool down, and stay hydrated. A number of public facilities are open for use and publicly…