As of January 1, 2023, Recreation Services is simplifying how the public can access drop-in, non-instructed recreation activities.
Instead of having to purchase different passes for different activities (such as public swimming and public skating), customers will purchase a single, universal access…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services is reminding the public of the importance of slowing down and taking extra care when passing emergency scenes on the road, particularly during the winter season when road conditions can change quickly due to colder temperatures, snow, or ice.
“Safety is our top priority…
The City of Vernon and members of IAFF Local 1517 have ratified a five (5) year Collective Agreement for the period between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2024.
“Council would like to express appreciation for the hard work of both negotiating teams in concluding bargaining and in reaching this…
As we get closer to winter solstice and the shortest amount of daylight hours in the day, the City of Vernon is reminding everyone to slow down and take care of each other on our roadways. Pedestrian fatalities in BC increase 54% between October and January, according to ICBC.
“Collisions involving…
An impressive 507 Vernon and North Okanagan riders joined others across the province in riding their bikes, scooters, skateboards and other small wheels during Fall GoByBike Weeks, held from October 3-16, 2022.
The City of Vernon would like to thank everyone who joined the challenge. Over the two…
An outdoor recreation favourite has returned for another season of winter fun. Recreation Services staff are pleased to announce the Centennial Outdoor Rink is officially open.
The outdoor rink provides opportunities for free public skating and shinny for citizens of all ages, and allows them to…
Vernon City Council has debated, amended and endorsed the 2023 budget presented within the 2023 – 2027 Financial Plan, with a total budget increase of 4.79%, which includes a:
1.47% increase for annual operating expenses;
1.90% increase for the final installment of the 10-year infrastructure levy…
Residents traveling along Tronson Road may notice some construction being done between now and Spring 2023. Crews will be conducting work on drainage improvements along three separate portions of the road.
The work is expected to begin this week, and will require the regrading of existing asphalt…
The diving board at the Vernon Aquatic Centre has been closed effective immediately and will be replaced in the coming weeks. The closure is being done out of an abundance of caution after staff identified a deficiency with the current board during a regular inspection.
“Safety is our number one…
UPDATE: As of 2:40 p.m.
The Vernon Aquatic Centre has reopened after it was temporarily closed for a chlorine gas alarm today (Wednesday).
Maintenance staff have performed an investigation and believe the alarm was likely triggered by a small residual amount of chlorine in an empty bottle that had…
