At its Regular Meeting today, Vernon City Council formally recognized Lyle Duffield, who has provided an outstanding 30 years of dedicated service to his community as an RCMP Volunteer.
“On behalf of City Council and the entire City of Vernon, I would like to thank Mr. Duffield for his years of…
The City of Vernon is pleased to announce the recipients of Sustainability Grants for the 2022 Fall intake period. At its Regular Meeting today, Council endorsed two community-led projects to receive funding: Precious Plastic Cap Recycling and The Wetlands of Vernon.
Precious Plastic Cap Recycling…
Vernon City Council will be holding Special Budget Meetings next week to review the proposed 2023 – 2027 Financial Plan. Meetings will take place Monday, December 5 and Tuesday, December 6, starting at 9:00 a.m. both days.
The meetings will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall (3400 – 30th…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) had a busy weekend, with one call in particular resulting in a fur-raising ride for a little stowaway.
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on Sunday (November 27), firefighters were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle incident on Highway 97 near Birnie Road. As…
UPDATE as of 5:30 p.m.
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) has cleared the scene of an early-afternoon vehicle fire at the parkade in downtown Vernon.
Following an initial investigation, fire crews confirmed that three vehicles have been lost to fire and several others have sustained damaged;…
Vernon firefighters responded to a large fire at a commercial building in the north end of the city early this morning (Saturday).
Just before 3:00 a.m., Vernon Fire Rescue Services was dispatched to a report of a structure fire in the 4900-block of 27th Street. Upon arrival, crews found a large…
Vernon firefighters are on scene of a residential structure fire in the Okanagan Landing area this afternoon (Saturday).
Members of the public are asked to stay away from Okanagan Landing Road near the turnoff to Tronson Road, to keep the area clear for emergency responders to access the site.
At…
UPDATE as of November 18, 2022 at 3:15pm.
City crews have finished an emergency water main valve repair in the Okanagan Landing area. Water service is now being restored to nearby properties. Service is expected to be operational for all customers by 6:00 p.m.
Residents that experienced the water…
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The City of Vernon is seeking 12 individuals to join the Advisory Planning Committee. Consisting of volunteer community members, the Advisory Planning Committee provides Council with recommendations on proposed land…
Now that winter has settled into the North Okanagan, the City is offering tips to help residents manage their organics carts for weekly collection in colder weather. If the contents of your cart are freezing to the inside or getting stuck, collectors may be unable to fully empty them, but solutions…
