The weather is getting cooler in the North Okanagan and Environment Canada is forecasting rain showers this afternoon, changing to wet snow overnight. Snow is also in the forecast over the weekend and moving into next week. With this, it’s time to adjust our habits to meet winter conditions.
The…
The Inaugural Meeting of the newly-elected 2022-2026 Vernon City Council will be held on November 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in Vernon Council Chambers (3400 30th Street). The meeting will be open to the general public, however, space is limited.
The meeting will include the Mayor and Councillors’…
It’s time to do some fall cleaning!
Vernon’s fall clear bag leaf pick-up program will take place November 14 – 18, 2022. 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…
The City of Vernon would like to advise motorists traveling along Kalamalka Lake Road that crews will be conducting early morning sanitary sewer main flushing and inspection work next week.
Starting as early as Monday, October 31, crews will be working along portions of Kalamalka Lake Road between…
Fall has arrived in the North Okanagan and to coincide with the seasonal change, the City is offering tips and reminders to help residents manage their organics carts to ensure carts can be completely emptied during collection.
Tips for complete collection:
Did you know that overfilling your…
Work continues on Pottery Road and 18th Street as crews repair damage that was caused by a water main break earlier this month. Water service was restored to all impacted customers on the same day as the main break; however, the necessary road repairs have taken more time to complete.
Paving and…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services is reminding residents that the use of consumer fireworks and sky lanterns is not permitted within the City of Vernon boundaries.
“Each year, we receive calls regarding fireworks being discharged on Halloween,” said Fire Chief David Lind. “Fireworks cause thousands of…
As local kids put the finishing touches on their Halloween costume masterpieces, Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) is offering tips to keep safety top of mind.
“The number one thing to remember: be visible,” said Fire Chief David Lind. “Now that the sun is setting earlier, it’s important that kids…
A laneway between Mission Road and 35th Street will be closed for several days while crews complete upgrades to sanitary infrastructure in the area. The lane is located behind homes in the 3400-blocks of 20th and 21st Avenues.
Starting at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 27, the laneway will be…
A detour will be required for a portion of Silver Star Road this week while crews complete upgrades to water infrastructure in the area.
Starting at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 27, traffic in the westbound lane of Silver Star Road will be detoured along Cunningham Road and MacDonald Road. The…
