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Members of the public and media who watch Vernon City Council meetings online will notice a small change to the City’s website next week, which will make it easier to access the video feed. The change is part of the City’s ongoing shift to a new digital meeting management system. As of Monday, July…
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Vernon residents now have a couple of months under their belts with the City’s new curbside organics collection program. The City would like to thank residents for their early participation in the program and the steps they’ve taken to help extend the lifespan of our landfill, create a reusable…
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A brief detour will be in place for a portion of 18th Avenue next week, as crews upgrade utilities in the area. Starting as early as 7:30 a.m. on Monday, July 11, 18th Avenue will be accessible to local traffic only between 31st Street and 31A Street. All other traffic will be detoured. The work is…
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Motorists travelling along 25th Avenue next week may experience minor travel delays, while crews re-pave the road.  Starting as early as Monday, July 11, crews will be re-paving a portion of 25th Avenue between 43rd Street and 27th Avenue. Two lane traffic will be maintained; however,…
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The City of Vernon is pleased to announce it has been selected for a Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) Gold award in the category of Excellence in Policy Planning, Small Town & Rural Communities. PIBC annually recognizes the diverse range of exceptional planning work undertaken by…
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The City would like to advise the public that crews are responding to a service leak in the 7300-block of Longacre Drive. Water service has been temporarily interrupted for properties northeast of the break, along Longacre Drive to Apollo Road, as well as along Longacre Place. Repairs are…
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Motorists travelling along Tronson Road may have to take a brief detour next week while crews complete road rehabilitation works. The work is taking place between Okanagan Landing Road and Lakeshore Road. Starting as early as 7:00 a.m. on Monday, July 11, Tronson Road will be closed to through…
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As of today (June 30), the Water Quality Advisory that was issued for Kin Beach has been lifted and the beach has been re-opened to the public. All Water Quality Advisory signage is being removed from the beach this afternoon. The City would like to thank everyone for their patience and…
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The City of Vernon’s Community Safety Unit (CSU) is looking for new volunteers to join its team. The CSU is part of the City’s Protective Services department, which works closely with the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP and other local service providers, to support community policing and crime…
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Construction is well underway for a new multi-use pathway along Silver Star Road. Crews are currently in phase 1 of the project, which includes construction of a pathway between Pleasant Valley Road and the Silver Star Gateway Business Park, as well as between BX Elementary School and Blackcomb Way…