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At its Regular Meeting on Monday (September 26), Vernon City Council adopted amendments to the Animal Regulation and Animal Pound Bylaw #5252, which prohibit the feeding of wildlife throughout the City of Vernon. The new regulations prohibit a person from feeding or attempting to feed any wildlife…
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The City of Vernon is pleased to announce it is extending the e-scooter and e-bike sharing contract with Neuron Mobility to April 2024, to coincide with the end of the Province of British Columbia's Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Program. The current contract is set to expire in April 2023, but due to…
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Greater Vernon Recreation Services regrets to announce the Vernon Aquatic Centre reopening has been delayed following the annual maintenance shutdown. The aquatic centre was originally scheduled to reopen Monday, September 26. “While refilling the lap pool, some minor issues on the basin of the…
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Motorists traveling along 25th Avenue may experience minor traffic delays while crews upgrade utilities in the area next week. Starting as early as Tuesday, September 27, crews will begin working on the City’s sewer system on a portion of 25th Avenue, adjacent to the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre…
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The City of Vernon is continuing its efforts to share information with citizens about the proposed Active Living Centre as we get closer to the referendum on Saturday, October 15, 2022. The referendum is taking place in conjunction with the 2022 General Local Election. Recreation Services staff…
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UPDATE: this media release is being redistributed with updated information on the local grand prizing. Crisp fall air, changing leaves, orchardists harvesting crops. As summer gives way to fall, the time has come to switch gears … literally. Fall GoByBike Weeks kicks off in Vernon and the North…
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On October 15, 2022, eligible voters in Vernon will be asked if they are in favour of borrowing up to $121 million for the purpose of developing the Active Living Centre – a new multi-purpose indoor recreation facility. To help voters make a well-informed decision, the City of Vernon is…
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A brief detour will be in place for a portion of a 35th Street this week while crews upgrade utilities in the area.  Starting as early as 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 22, 35th Street will be accessible to local traffic only between 31st and 32nd Avenue. All other traffic will be detoured.…
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On October 15, 2022, eligible voters in Vernon will be asked if they are in favour of borrowing up to $121 million for the purpose of developing the Active Living Centre – a new multi-purpose indoor recreation facility. To help voters make a well-informed decision, the City of Vernon is offering…
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In recognition of the funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the City of Vernon will follow the lead of the Federal government and the Province of British Columbia, and observe a National Day of Mourning on Monday, September 19, 2022. This one-time national holiday will follow City of Vernon…