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Vernon business owners are reminded that it’s time to renew your City of Vernon business licence. Renewal invoices were mailed out in November and fees are due January 1, 2022. For your convenience, if there are no changes to your business information (such as ownership, location, or type of…
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In a swearing-in ceremony held Tuesday, December 14th, Councillor Teresa Durning took the Oath of Office and officially started her term on Vernon City Council. The Oath of Office was administered by Corporate Officer Keri-Ann Austin. Image…
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A final determination of Vernon’s 2021 by-election results was conducted on December 8, 2021 at 3:00 p.m., which confirmed that Teresa Durning is the Councillor Elect for Vernon City Council. The following is a list of official results: CANDIDATE NAME NUMBER OF VOTES DURNING, Teresa 443…
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The Vernon Regional Airport was the scene of a simulated plane crash today, which saw a cross-agency response from a number of local organizations. The City hosted a full-scale emergency exercise which included collaboration with the RCMP, Vernon Fire Rescue Services, Aurora Aviation, and City…
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The City would like to advise motorists that a detour will be required for a portion of Waddington Drive this week for the installation of utility services. Starting at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday (December 9), Waddington Drive between 11th Avenue and Kosmina Road will be accessible to businesses and…
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Preliminary results from ballots cast in advance, mail-in, and regular polls in Vernon indicate that Teresa Durning is the Councillor Elect for Vernon City Council. The following is a list of preliminary results: CANDIDATE NAME NUMBER OF VOTES DURNING, Teresa 443 LORD, Catherine 429…
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The City of Vernon is pleased to be the recipient of a major grant from the CleanBC – Organics Infrastructure and Collection Program. This funding will help support a new food and yard waste collection program to serve more than 14,000 homes within the City. “I’m so pleased the Province is…
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The final of five advance voting days for Vernon’s 2021 municipal by-election took place at City Hall today. The fifth day saw 233 voters attend the polls. In total, 792 voters cast a ballot during the advance voting period. General Election Day is Saturday, December 4, 2021 between the hours of 8…
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An outdoor recreation favourite is being prepared for another season of winter fun. Recreation Services staff have been hard at work, preparing the Centennial Outdoor Rink to reopen for the 2021/22 season. This announcement comes a year after the rink had to be closed for repairs, due to severe…
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The fourth of five advance voting days for Vernon’s 2021 municipal by-election took place at City Hall today. One more advance voting opportunity is available for eligible voters. The following advance poll will take place at Vernon Council Chambers (3400 30th Street): December 2  …