Vernon firefighters responded to an early-morning structure fire in East Vernon on Saturday.
At approximately 4:45 a.m., Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was dispatched to the 2000 block of 42nd Avenue following reports of a structure fire. Upon arrival, crews confirmed a fully involved house…
The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) flag now flies above Vernon City Hall along with the flags of Canada, British Columbia and the City of Vernon following an official flag-raising ceremony this afternoon (September 26).
“This flag-raising represents an acknowledgement to all OKIB members and residents…
The new playground structure at the DND Grounds is now open and safe for families to use. However, crews still have significant work to complete around the site, which may result in temporary closures of the playground from now until the end of October.
During this time, crews will be operating…
Motorists travelling along 39th Avenue and 33rd Street next week may experience minor travel delays, while crews repair utility services.
Starting as early as 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, the westbound lanes of 39th Avenue between 33rd Street and Highway 97 will be closed to through…
Update as of September 25 at 3:30 p.m.
Construction timelines for work along 43rd Avenue have been adjusted.
Starting as early as 6:00 a.m., Thursday, September 26, westbound lanes of 43rd Avenue will be closed. Two-way traffic will be maintained along 43rd Avenue using the eastbound lanes.…
Residents and visitors are advised that the final phase of a multi-phase paving project in downtown Vernon is scheduled begin next week.
The three-phased project will take place on 30th Avenue between 29th Street and 33rd Street, and on 31st Street between 30th Avenue and 31st Avenue. See the map…
A temporary detour will be required for a portion of 30th Avenue next week, as crews complete underground utility work.
Starting as early as 7:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 24, the 30th Avenue and 38th Street intersection will be closed to through traffic.
The work is expected to take one week…
The City of Vernon has expanded its electric vehicle fleet by adding a new ice resurfacer and converting two existing propane-powered resurfacers to electric.
The retrofit of the two propane-powered ice resurfacers, along with the addition of a new electric model, is expected to reduce annual…
The City of Vernon and the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) are advising residents and visitors that BX Dog Park will be closed on September 23 and 24. This closure is necessary for City of Vernon crews to set up equipment and install safety fencing for the annual dredging of the BX…
On Saturday evening (September 14), Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) responded to a fire incident caused by a lightning strike at a residential property.
At approximately 5:45 p.m., crews were dispatched to a report of a tree on fire following a lightning strike. Upon arrival, firefighters…
