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Residents are reminded to remain cautious near creeks and waterways in the North Okanagan, as spring freshet and periodic rain continues across the region. As of 9:15 a.m. today (June 28), the BC River Forecast Centre issued a High Streamflow Advisory for the Okanagan, including tributaries east of…
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The City of Vernon is proud to announce it has been included in the Human Resources Director Canada (HRD) list of Best Places to Work 2022. The report recognizes companies and organizations that have prioritized work-life balance, equity, and mental health for their employees, while showing…
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Property owners in Vernon are reminded that 2022 property taxes are due by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 4, 2022, in order to avoid penalty. City of Vernon Property Tax Notices were put in the mail on May 26. If you have not received your Notice yet, you can log in to your free MyCity account at www.…
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Due to higher than allowable bacterial counts, a Water Quality Advisory has been issued for Kin Beach. Kin Beach will be temporarily closed until further testing can determine water quality has returned to an acceptable level. Signs have been posted at Kin Beach advising that swimming is not…
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The City would like to advise residents that work is set to begin next week on the final phase of drainage improvements in the Delcliffe and Cameron Road area. The work will require the regrading of existing asphalt in the area, which will require the temporary removal of parking spaces at the…
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City of Vernon crews are repairing a sewer force main break along Tronson Road. There are currently no service disruptions reported in the area.   The sewer main repair work is expected to be completed by 5:00 p.m. today. Please note, this timeline may change if delays or emergencies arise.…
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A major reconstruction project will be getting underway early next month, in the City’s downtown core. Originally, the 31st Avenue Reconstruction project (between 29th Street and 30th Street) was scheduled to begin June 20. However, the work has been adjusted and is now scheduled to begin as early…
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Due to the current weather conditions, City-owned grass sports fields (including baseball diamonds) are closed temporarily, effective immediately. The closure includes all sports play and public activities on the following fields: DND Park Grahame Park Lakeview Park Marshall Fields Park Polson…
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Motorists travelling along 20th Street may have to take a brief detour tomorrow (Friday), while crews work on a utilities project. Starting as early as 7:30 a.m., a detour will be in between 43rd Avenue and 45th Avenue. Work is expected to be completed by 3:30 p.m. Please note, these timelines may…
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Construction along a portion of Tronson Road may cause some travel delays for motorists over the next couple weeks. The work is taking place between Okanagan Landing Road and Lakeshore Road. Currently, single lane alternating traffic is in place. However, as early as Monday, June 20, the road will…