On August 1, the Vernon ESS Reception Centre opened to receive and assist evacuees from neighbouring communities who were displaced due to the White Rock Lake wildfire.
On September 2, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) listed the White Rock Lake fire as being held. Fire suppression efforts continue…
Today, the City of Vernon’s Mayor, Councillors and Administration are saddened to announce the passing of Councillor Dalvir Nahal.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce Councillor Nahal’s passing,” said Mayor Victor Cumming. “On behalf of the City, we extend our deepest condolences to her…
The City would like to advise residents that a partial road closure will be required for a portion of 31st Street for the upgrading of storm infrastructure.
Starting at 7:00 a.m. on September 7, 31st Street will be closed between 18th and 21st Avenues (except for local traffic and BC Transit). We…
On September 1, the City of Vernon rescinded an Evacuation Alert for residences within the municipal boundary.
While the Alert was in place, the City provided an opportunity for select residences to use their new automated garbage collection carts as water containers, to quickly and easily address…
(as of 1:00 p.m.)
The City of Vernon continues to be in close and regular contact with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) regarding progress on the White Rock Lake wildfire that is burning west of Okanagan Lake.
Based upon fire, weather and site conditions, as well as ongoing suppression and mop up…
As of September 1, 2021 @ 1:00 p.m., an Evacuation Alert has been rescinded for the following areas of Vernon:
Canadian Lakeview Estates
Adventure Bay
Tronson Road between 8125 and 9280
There are no other Evacuation Alerts and no Evacuation Orders within the City of Vernon.…
(as of 11:00 a.m.)
The City of Vernon continues to be in close and regular contact with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) regarding progress on the White Rock Lake wildfire that is burning west of Okanagan Lake. The City is also monitoring weather and fire conditions daily.
As of today, BCWS estimates…
(as of 12:00 p.m.)
The City of Vernon ESS Reception Centre continues to receive and assist evacuees from neighbouring communities who have been displaced due to the White Rock Lake wildfire.
Starting Saturday, August 28, the Reception Centre will be open during the following times:
9:00 am to 12:…
UPDATE as of August 31:
The paving schedule for 34th Street has been amended slightly due to an unexpected changed in weather. The paving on 34th Street between 25th Avenue and Okanagan Avenue will now take place on September 7 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
The overnight re-paving of 48th Avenue…
(as of 2:40 p.m.)
The City of Vernon continues to be in close and regular contact with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) regarding progress on the White Rock Lake wildfire that is burning west of Okanagan Lake, and is monitoring weather and fire conditions daily.
An Evacuation Alert remains in place…
