Are you passionate about making Vernon a more sustainable place to live?
Great news! The City of Vernon is launching the Fall intake period for the 2022 Sustainability Grants program. This program works toward encouraging participation in actions that promote environmental resiliency at the…
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…
The City of Vernon’s Emergency Program has expanded its ability to share time sensitive emergency-related information with residents, businesses, and visitors, by arranging to use a digital notification system called Alertable.
With this system, the City will be able to send direct notifications to…
The City of Vernon and the Vernon Senior’s Action Network (VSAN) are pleased to announce that Vernon has been selected as one of 25 communities to receive a valued provincial grant. The funds will allow Vernon to conduct a community assessment and develop its first age-friendly and dementia-…
Campfires which comply with the City of Vernon Good Neighbour and Fire Services Bylaws will be allowed within the municipal boundary as of Noon on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
The campfire ban is being lifted as recent rain and cooler temperatures have reduced the wildfire risk within the city.…
On Saturday, October 15, eligible voters in Vernon will go to the polls for the Active Living Centre Referendum in conjunction with the 2022 General Local Election.
To help voters learn about the proposed project and the impact for taxpayers, Greater Vernon Recreation Services is hosting a number…
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.
The proposed facility includes a double gymnasium with multiple sport courts;…
The City of Vernon has received a total of 16 candidate nomination packages for the 2022 Municipal Election. Nomination packages for the upcoming election were accepted by the City of Vernon Chief Election Officer from Tuesday, August 30 at 9:00 a.m. until Friday, September 9 at 4:00 p.m.
The full…
It is with great sadness that we received the news today of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
On behalf of the City of Vernon and City Council, I would like to express our deepest condolences. Our thoughts are with the members of the Royal family, the citizens of the United Kingdom and…
The Province of British Columbia, City of Vernon, and Okanagan Boys & Girls Club (BGC Okanagan) are proud to announce that families with young children in the Greater Vernon area will soon have access to more licensed child care spaces thanks to the construction of two new facilities.
A…
