The recent hot, dry weather conditions have led to increased fire risks throughout the province. In the City of Vernon, the fire danger rating is currently listed as extreme. Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) today, Thursday, June 8, 2023, all fires are prohibited within the City of Vernon.…
The City of Vernon is notifying businesses that are currently enrolled in the City’s Commercial Recycling program of an upcoming change to the collection schedule. This program is mandatory to all Commercial and Industrial properties within City limits (excluding Blue Jay, Predator Ridge, Foothills…
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Vernon firefighters quickly contained and extinguished a structure fire in the downtown core this morning, keeping it from spreading to nearby trees.
An early fire investigation confirms the fire started on the exterior of a cabin structure in the 3000-block of 31st Avenue, in a…
Motorists traveling along Silver Star Rd near the Foothills may experience some travel delays this week.
Crews will be conducting work on the road island between Star Road and Bates Road. The work will take place Thursday, June 8 and Friday, June 9, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each day.…
Vernon City Council will gather together on Monday, June 12 at 11:45 a.m. outside of Vernon City Hall, to pay respects and unveil a plaque in honour of former Councillor Dalvir Nahal.
Councillor Nahal was first elected to Vernon’s City Council in 2014. She was re-elected for a second term in…
Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, June 8, 2023, all fires will be prohibited within the City of Vernon.
The recent hot and dry conditions in the region are expected to continue and the fire danger rating within the City of Vernon is high. The ban is being issued in coordination with…
June 4 – 10 is BC Seniors’ Week — an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of older adults and the integral role they play in our communities.
In Vernon, seniors make up roughly 28% of our population and have always played a significant role in the overall well-being of our community.
You…
City of Vernon Property Tax Notices were mailed in May and property owners are reminded that taxes are due by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
If you did not receive your Property Tax Notice by mail, please check your email inbox or log into your online MyCity account at www.vernon.ca/mycity to…
Vernon firefighters have contained two wildland fires on the east side of Becker Park this afternoon (Monday). One of the fires was approximately 15 ft by 100 ft, and the other was approximately 15 ft by 50 ft in size.
“Thanks to a quick and organized response by crews, both fires were extinguished…
Travelers will soon see construction starting again on the new multi-use pathway that is being added to the community between Pleasant Valley Road and the Foothills.
Crews will be performing locates this week near the Silver Star Gateway Business Park and construction will begin next week. Crews…
