Winter is set to return to the North Okanagan, with Environment Canada forecasting overnight temperatures to drop below freezing for the next several days, leading to the possibilities of wet snow and rain for the weekend. With this, it is time to adjust our habits to meet winter conditions.…
For 25 years, the Vernon Community Safety Office has been a cornerstone of safety in the community, providing crime prevention and reduction programs to residents. Since its opening on November 15, 1999, the volunteer-staffed office has offered access to over 50 programs aimed at enhancing public…
The City of Vernon would like to inform the public about a sanitary sewer main flushing project that will involve early morning work.
Starting as early as Tuesday, November 19, and continuing daily until Friday, November 22, the work will occur between 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Please note that these…
At its Meeting of November 12, 2024, Council received the City of Vernon’s new Organizational Asset Management Plan (OAMP). This plan, which replaces the 2013 Sustainable Infrastructure Investment Plan, outlines the City’s approach to maintaining its extensive portfolio of built assets to ensure…
On behalf of Vernon City Council and our community, I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of former B.C. premier John Horgan.
His dedication to public service and his enduring commitment to the people of British Columbia are qualities that will…
The City of Vernon would like to advise residents and visitors near the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre (VWRC) that increased odours may be noticeable in the area next week as crews begin scheduled maintenance on the facility.
Starting as early as Tuesday (November 12), crews will begin maintenance…
Vernon’s fall clear bag leaf pick-up program will take place November 18 – 22, 2024. During this one-week program, Emterra Environmental will provide curbside collection of leaves to coincide with regular collection days. In order to take part in the program, residents are reminded to use clear…
Motorists traveling along 30th Avenue this week may encounter minor delays as crews work on paving at the 30th Avenue and 38th Street intersection.
Starting as early as 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, this intersection will be reduced to single-lane, alternating traffic.
Work is expected…
Help us break the ice and make a smooth transition with this electric opportunity to name Vernon Recreation’s new ice resurfacers.
The City of Vernon has teamed up with local elementary schools to come up with fun, creative names for our three new and retrofitted electric resurfacers. Now, with…
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 (Vernon) in partnership with the City of Vernon will host the Remembrance Day ceremony on Monday, November 11, at Kal Tire.
Attendees of the ceremony are encouraged to arrive early to find parking and seating before the program begins.
The program schedule is as…
