UPDATE: As of 2:40 p.m.
The Vernon Aquatic Centre has reopened after it was temporarily closed for a chlorine gas alarm today (Wednesday).
Maintenance staff have performed an investigation and believe the alarm was likely triggered by a small residual amount of chlorine in an empty bottle that…
2023 monthly parking permits will soon be available for purchase for City surface parking lots and the parkade. Monthly permit sales will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, December 2.
Parking permit sales are on a first come, first served basis and will be available for purchase in person at the…
Vernon City Council will be holding Special Budget Meetings next week to review the proposed 2023 – 2027 Financial Plan. Meetings will take place Monday, December 5 and Tuesday, December 6, starting at 9:00 a.m. both days.
The meetings will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall (3400 – 30th…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) had a busy weekend, with one call in particular resulting in a fur-raising ride for a little stowaway.
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on Sunday (November 27), firefighters were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle incident on Highway 97 near Birnie Road. As…
The City of Vernon is announcing its new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). City Council has appointed Patti Bridal to the position, effective December 10, 2022, for a two-year term.
“We could not be more pleased about this announcement for the City of Vernon and our community,” said Mayor Victor…
At its Regular Meeting today, Vernon City Council formally recognized Lyle Duffield, who has provided an outstanding 30 years of dedicated service to his community as an RCMP Volunteer.
“On behalf of City Council and the entire City of Vernon, I would like to thank Mr. Duffield for his years of…
The City of Vernon is pleased to announce the recipients of Sustainability Grants for the 2022 Fall intake period. At its Regular Meeting today, Council endorsed two community-led projects to receive funding: Precious Plastic Cap Recycling and The Wetlands of Vernon.
Precious Plastic Cap Recycling…
UPDATE as of 5:30 p.m.
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) has cleared the scene of an early-afternoon vehicle fire at the parkade in downtown Vernon.
Following an initial investigation, fire crews confirmed that three vehicles have been lost to fire and several others have sustained damaged;…
Vernon firefighters are on scene of a residential structure fire in the Okanagan Landing area this afternoon (Saturday).
Members of the public are asked to stay away from Okanagan Landing Road near the turnoff to Tronson Road, to keep the area clear for emergency responders to access the site.
At…
Vernon firefighters responded to a large fire at a commercial building in the north end of the city early this morning (Saturday).
Just before 3:00 a.m., Vernon Fire Rescue Services was dispatched to a report of a structure fire in the 4900-block of 27th Street. Upon arrival, crews found a large…
