The City of Vernon will be removing select cottonwood (Populus) trees from the Kin Beach area this week as part of an ongoing maintenance project.
Starting today (Monday), a total of six cottonwood trees will be removed. These trees are considered past their life expectancy and are becoming…
A new flood mapping study has been completed to help Vernon become a flood resilient community. Residents are now invited to tour a new online interactive “Flood Story” to learn about the study and what it means for Vernon’s future.
The Detailed Flood Mapping, Risk Analysis and Mitigation Study…
Motorists may experience minor traffic disruptions if they’re traveling through the downtown core this week, as crews inspect sewer lines. For the safety of workers and the public, single lane closures will be in place where crews are actively working.
The inspections will be taking place between…
With February 25th fast approaching, now is the time to decide about your new curbside organics collection cart, if you haven’t already. Residents have until this Friday to upsize to a 240L cart, if needed.
Vernon’s new curbside organics collection service is anticipated to begin May 2. To collect…
Construction of Vernon’s newest multi-use path is expected to get underway this week with work starting along Silver Star Road. News of the project was first announced last year with a ground breaking by local dignitaries.
The pathway (which will eventually extend between the Foothills and Pleasant…
Greater Vernon Recreation Services is pleased to announce it will be hosting a free public swim event at the Vernon Aquatic Centre on Family Day.
On Monday, February 21 from Noon to 4:00 p.m., your family can enjoy an afternoon of splashing, sliding or soaking, free of charge. This event has been…
Greater Vernon Recreation Services is seeking public input on a popular East Hill summer recreation spot: the Lakeview Wading Pool.
A survey is open at EngageVernon.ca until February 21, 2022, to gather feedback on a conceptual design to revitalize the pool, which is widely known as the Peanut Pool…
As Vernon gets ready for curbside organics collection to begin this spring, the City is taking steps to help residents feel prepared to participate in the new service and become aware of other upcoming changes to residential waste collection.
Recently, Mayor Cumming announced all residences that…
Firefighters responded to a fire in the downtown core early Thursday morning (February 10).
At approximately 2:00 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a report of a building alarm in the 2900-block of 30th Avenue. Upon arrival, crews could see light smoke inside one of the businesses. Firefighters…
Yesterday, Statistics Canada released its first round of information from the 2021 Census, providing details on community population and dwellings. The report shows a significant amount of growth happened in Vernon over the last five years.
“There is a lot of talk about the growth and…
