The City of Vernon supports the enhancement and preservation of a positive quality of life for all its residents. One means of achieving this goal is through the provision of grants to organizations that contribute to the general interest and advantage of the City.
The City is now accepting…
New rates will take effect next month for City of Vernon owned and operated parking lots, the downtown Parkade, and the Paddlewheel and Kalavista boat launches.
The changes were part of a recent review of Fees & Charges Bylaw #3909, and were adopted at Council’s Regular Meeting of March 27,…
City Council has taken the next step in implementing Vernon Fire Rescue Service’s (VFRS) Eight Year Strategic Plan by approving the hiring of four new firefighters this year. Not only does the approval meet the timeline of the Strategic Plan, but it will also enhance capacity of the department at a…
The City of Vernon is welcoming applications for the new Outdoor Commercial Use permit. The new permit was created to allow businesses in Vernon’s downtown core to expand their retail and patio spaces outdoors. It is also supported by the Official Community Plan guiding principle to revitalize the…
For many years, the City of Vernon has encouraged the development of secondary suites in the community. These dwelling units expand our community's stock of rental housing, helping to meet the need for affordable housing by people from all walks of life—employees seeking jobs in Vernon, families,…
Pursuant to Section 6 of the City of Vernon Traffic Bylaw #5600, notice is hereby given that load restrictions are in effect on all roadways within Vernon’s municipal boundaries. All roads will be limited to legal axle loading 70%.
Overweight permits will not be granted. All term…
Vernon City Council has announced an increase in funding for the Lakeview Wading Pool Revitalization Project of $1,034,640. This brings the total funding for the project to $4,435,825.
The increase in funding is the result of multiple factors, including the recent tender for the project’s…
The City of Vernon’s annual spring chipping program is set to return, with crews collecting pruning material from residences between the end of March and mid-April. This curbside chipping service is funded by the Residential Organics and Yard Waste Collection charge that is found on your quarterly…
Warmer weather and melting snow have allowed for a modified spring sweeping program to get underway in Vernon. Crews are out across the City, cleaning main transportation routes until Mother Nature is ready to bring more consistent warm temperatures.
The full-scale spring sweeping program will be…
Vernon firefighters responded to a structure fire in the City’s north end Wednesday morning.
At approximately 9:10 a.m., Vernon Fire Rescue Services was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at an apartment building in the 1600-block of Deleenheer Road. Upon arrival, crews observed dark smoke…
