The City of Vernon is pleased to announce the recipients of Council Discretionary Grants for the spring 2022 intake period. A total of 19 applications were received, totalling $154,215 in requests for funding. At its Regular meeting of May 30, 2022, Council approved funding for the following…
UPDATE: Due to heavy periods of rain being forecast for Friday, June 3, this project will be delayed until appropriate weather conditions are available. The work may begin as early as Monday, June 6. Motorists are reminded to slow down in construction and detour zones, and watch carefully for…
The first round of Sustainability Grant recipients have been named for this year, as residents in Vernon take further steps to help foster a more sustainable future in the North Okanagan.
Council approved funding for three grant applications at its Regular meeting of May 30, 2022:
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UPDATE: This work will be continuing tomorrow (Thursday) and is expected to be complete by the end of the day. The detour will remain in place. The City reminds motorists to please slow down in detour and construction zones.
The City would like to advise motorists that a detour will be required…
Spring GoByBike Week officially kicked of Monday as early morning riders gathered at Sun Country Cycle for the first celebration station of the week.
GoByBike Week is an annual challenge that encourages people of all ages to park the vehicle and travel by bike, skateboard, longboard, kick scooter,…
Motorists traveling down 27th Street next week may experience a slight travel delay, as crews work on the installation of a water service.
Starting as early as 7:30 a.m. on Monday, May 30, City crews will be working on 27th Street between 28th and 30th Avenues. Traffic will be reduced to…
City of Vernon crews will be upgrading utilities along a portion of 24th Avenue this week.
Starting as early as 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, a section of 24th Avenue between 34A Street and 39th Street will be accessible for local traffic only. All other traffic will have to take a brief detour…
Time to park the car, switch up the gears, and grab life by the handle bars. Spring GoByBike Week kicks off in Vernon and the North Okanagan on Monday, May 30, and runs until June 5.
GoByBike Week is an annual challenge that motivates people of all ages to trade in their car and get around by bike…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) and City Utilities operators attended and contained a large fuel spill early Tuesday morning (May 24).
At approximately 6:50 a.m., VFRS was dispatched to a report of a fuel spill in a parking lot in the 2600-block of Highway 6. Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed…
While we continue to prepare for spring freshet in the North Okanagan, the City is offering some reminders for Vernon property owners about streamside maintenance and who’s responsible for protecting private property.
In 2021, Council adopted a Streamside Maintenance Policy for streams within the…
