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Snow removal efforts continue in Vernon as crews address limited snow storage space in the downtown core, school zones, and along major travel corridors. Last week and over the weekend, crews began removing snow from school zones and the downtown. Over the course of two nights of work, more than…
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The Priest Valley Arena, Priest Valley Gymnasium, Centennial Outdoor Rink, and Vernon Curling Club have been closed for the remainder of today (Friday) due to a staffing shortage. Recreation Services is currently working on arrangements for the weekend, but if certified staffing is not available,…
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UPDATE: As of 1:40 p.m., Vernon North Okanagan RCMP provided the following information:  Highway 97 is now open to traffic in both directions. Road conditions remain extremely icy and drivers are urged to slow down and use caution. Before traveling, please check road and weather…
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The City of Vernon is pleased to announce the launch of a public engagement project which will help steer the direction of a new five-year tourism strategy for Vernon. The new business strategic plan for Tourism Vernon will guide the City’s efforts as we work to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Environment Canada has issued another snowfall warning and a set of highway alerts across the Okanagan, including Vernon.  As of 4:14 p.m. today (Wednesday), the weather forecaster announced 10 to 20 cm of new snow is possible across the region, especially in the high elevations. Snow is…
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Residents of the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream, and B.X. are encouraged to recycle their fresh Christmas trees, free of charge, through the Christmas tree disposal program until January 17, 2022. Trees can be dropped off at: St. John’s Ambulance lot (vacant lot at the Northeast corner of…
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The Province of B.C. has issued a weather warning for communities across the province, with periods of heavy and blowing snow, and very cold weather expected between now and New Year’s Day.    As of 10:30 a.m. today (December 23), there are no weather warnings or alerts for the Okanagan…
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This past year has been filled with changes, challenges, and triumphs that have significantly impacted all our lives. 2021 included several major events that widely impacted our community as a whole and tested our resolve, strength and resiliency as individuals, families, neighbours, business…
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Note (as of Dec 23/21): The title of this media release has been updated to remove reference of the Vernon Recreation Centre's Fitness Gym. This has been done for clarity sake in regard to the proof of vaccination requirement that is now in place for the Aquatic Centre. The Fitness Gym is closed…
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To: Donald Lee Pressman TAKE NOTICE the property described below was sold for unpaid taxes on September 27, 2021. Pursuant to section 657 of the Local Government Act, the City of Vernon hereby gives you notice that you may redeem the property on or before September 27, 2022. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE…