A new Outdoor Commercial Use Permit is being created to allow businesses in Vernon’s downtown core to expand their retail and patio spaces outdoors. The new permit is expected to be in place early next month and is replacing the existing Sidewalk and Boulevard Area Use Permit.
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The City is reminding residents of changes being implemented regarding floral tributes and other memorial items at Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Between March 15 and October 15: only fresh-cut floral arrangements may be placed on plots.
Between October 16 and March 14: potted plants, wreaths,…
The City of Vernon wants to remind people that a little kindness goes a long way.
In 2016, the City of Vernon initiated the Kindness Meter program. The goal was to install easily identifiable meters (that are painted orange) in the downtown core to allow citizens the opportunity to donate their…
Several properties in the south end of Vernon are experiencing water service interruptions today (Monday), as crews are addressing a number of water main breaks in the Okanagan Landing and Bella Vista areas of the community. Crews are on site of the breaks to make repairs and the cause of the…
The City of Vernon would like to advise motorists that road closures will be in place on Saturday (February 4) for the 62nd Annual Vernon Winter Carnival Parade.
The parade route has changed this year to maintain public access to the downtown transit exchange and minimize disruptions to public…
The City of Vernon will be removing select Cottonwood (Populus) trees from the Kin Beach area as part of an ongoing maintenance project.
Starting Monday, January 30, a total of seven cottonwood trees will be removed. These trees are considered past their life expectancy and are becoming hazardous.…
The City of Vernon received some good news from BC Assessment recently, which has reduced the financial impact to the 2023 municipal budget and Vernon taxpayers.
On December 5, 2022, City Council endorsed the 2023 – 2027 Financial Plan with a total budget increase of 4.79%. This included…
Greater Vernon Recreation Services is pleased to announce a new diving board has been installed at the Vernon Aquatic Centre and will be ready for the public to use later today (Wednesday).
The previous board was removed from the pool deck at the end of November out of an abundance of caution when…
Work continues on the revitalization of the Lakeview “Peanut” Wading Pool in the East Hill area of the city. In 2022, an unexpected delay in the provincial permit approval process when the design of the new pool was required to change from a skimmer to a gutter system postponed the start of…
UPDATE: Work to upgrade storm infrastructure along 32nd Avenue and 38th Street will continue next week, which means the temporary detour will remain in place between Alexis Park Drive and 30th Avenue. The roads will be open during the weekend but will be closed again during construction, between…
