Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere—and often without warning. As the City Vernon recognizes Emergency Preparedness Week, it is a reminder for the community to take proactive steps to prepare in case of an emergency such as wildfires, floods or other emergencies.This annual awareness campaign…
The City of Vernon will join the Province of British Columbia in observing Friday, May 2, 2025, as a Day of Remembrance and Mourning for the victims of the tragic vehicle attack during the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver on April 26. The attack resulted in the loss of 11 lives and left dozens…
National Day of Mourning honouredMayor and Council paused their Council Meeting on Monday to join communities across B.C. to observe National Day of Mourning—a time to honour workers who have lost their lives, been injured, or fallen ill due to workplace incidents.
A small ceremony was held outside…
The City of Vernon joined communities across the province on Monday morning to observe the National Day of Mourning, honouring workers who have lost their lives, been injured, or suffered illness due to workplace incidents.
A small ceremony was held outside Vernon City Hall, with remarks from…
Effective immediately, all City-owned grass sports fields (including baseball diamonds) are closed temporarily. The closure is necessary to prevent damage to the turf and maintain the long-term quality of these playing surfaces.The closure includes all sports play and public activities on the…
In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Vernon is proud to launch the Trees for Tomorrow program—a community initiative that encourages residents to grow a greener future by planting trees on their own properties.
Starting today, Vernon residents can pick up a $75 tree voucher to use toward the…
Starting Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 7:00 a.m., temporary traffic interruptions will begin at the intersection of Alexis Park Drive and Gateby Place to accommodate construction of a watermain as part of the ongoing larger 32 Avenue and 38 Street upgrades. Construction will occur from 7:00 a.m. to 5…
Starting Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 7:00 a.m., construction of the new roundabout at Silver Star Road and Phoenix Drive will begin. Road closures will go into effect on April 23 and residents who typically use Phoenix Drive will be detoured through Foothills Drive.
Construction hours are 7:00 a.m…
Active Living Centre construction updateCouncil received a quarterly update on the construction of the Active Living Centre (ALC). The project remains within budget and on track to open to the public in fall 2026. The City is actively exploring mitigation strategies in response to potential tariff…
The City of Vernon’s RV sani-dump station, located at 6401 Tronson Road near the Vernon Regional Airport is now open.The site features four waste dumping stations and water filling points, with space to accommodate up to 14 recreational vehicles at a time. Please note that the water filling…
