Vernon’s senior population is significantly higher than the national average of 19% (2021 Census). The percentage of seniors in Vernon rose from 23% in 2011 to 28% in 2021 and is expected to continue rising. Recognizing the need to cultivate an age friendly community, the Vernon Seniors Action…
Vernon residents and businesses are invited to be part of the City’s 2024 budget planning process by taking part in a quick online survey. The survey is now available on www.engagevernon.ca and will remain open until Friday, May 26, 2023.
“This survey is intended to help Mayor and Council…
A day-time detour will be required for a portion of Bella Vista Road this week as crews conduct service installations.
Between Wednesday and Friday (May 3 – 5), Bella Vista Road will be closed between Allenby Way and Skyview Road from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily.
During the road closures, Vernon…
An emergency siren that is being installed in the Predator Ridge area will be tested this afternoon (Thursday, April 27). The audible test will take place some time between 1 and 3 p.m. and is expected to last approximately 3 minutes.
Members of the public in the Predator Ridge area may hear a…
The City of Vernon’s spring line painting program is underway. The program takes approximately six weeks to complete, depending on weather conditions.
To help minimize traffic disruptions, contractors will work through the evening and early morning hours during the program.
For the safety of…
Finding a future in fire services was the focus at Fire Station 1 on Wednesday, as a group of female students from School District 22 (Vernon) got a firsthand look at what it’s like to work as a firefighter.
The hands-on training was led by long-time Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) member,…
The City of Vernon will be observing the National Day of Mourning with a ceremony in front of City Hall on Friday, April 28, 2023.
The National Day of Mourning honours workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents.
Date: …
Greater Vernon Recreation Services has been recognized at a provincial level for its efforts in first aid training for staff and in the community.
On March 31, the BC & Yukon Branch of the Lifesaving Society Canada hosted its annual general meeting. As part of that meeting, a number of awards…
The City of Vernon is ready and excited to welcome approximately 300 delegates to the 2023 Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) Conference and Annual General Meeting. The conference will take place in Vernon between April 25 - 28.
Delegates from all over the Southern Interior of…
This Earth Day, the City is celebrating by encouraging residents to participate in the Vernon Tree Program. The program provides information about the benefits of planting shade trees, as well as resources for citizens to participate.
The tree program provides a voucher to encourage residents to…
