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Sani Dump RV
City of Vernon RV Sani-Dump to be relocated
Posted May 2, 2019
Work has begun on relocating the existing RV Sani-dump station presently located east of the Visitor Centre. The new temporary RV Sani-dump station will be located to the west of the Visitor Centre and will be accessed off of 31 Street in 3700 Block. The new temporary facility will be operational...
Road update
48th Avenue Lane Closures
Posted May 1, 2019
Construction along 48th Avenue (29th Street to HWY 97) continues as part of the City’s investment in the infrastructure and active transportation, which helps make Vernon a great place to live. The project includes a new drainage culvert, road improvements and multi-use pathway on the north side of...
Financial Services
Vernon’s 2020 Budget Survey
Posted May 1, 2019
Vernon’s 2020 Budget survey is live and residents can now access the Engage Vernon site to complete the survey. This survey is intended to help Mayor and Council understand the public’s priorities on various services provided by the City. The survey is available until May 31. The 2020 Budget survey...
Line Painting
Posted April 29, 2019
The City of Vernon line painting program is scheduled to begin the Week of April 29.  The program takes approximately 6 weeks to complete depending on weather conditions. Contractors are required to work through the evening and early morning hours in order to avoid traffic disruptions. While line...
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Heads-Up Cyclists, Pedestrians, and Drivers
Posted April 29, 2019
The City of Vernon along with the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP and ICBC are working together to promote cyclist and pedestrian safety. As warmer weather arrives, more people are cycling and walking around our community. Vernon North Okanagan RCMP officers and City of Vernon Volunteers will be...
Line Painting
Posted April 29, 2019
The City of Vernon line painting program is scheduled to begin the Week of April 29. The program takes approximately 6 weeks to complete depending on weather conditions. Contractors are required to work through the evening and early morning hours in order to avoid traffic disruptions. While line...
Light signals
Traffic Signal Pressure Washing Maintenance
Posted April 29, 2019
Starting May 1, 2019 until May 31, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., our Traffic Signal Technicians will be pressure washing traffic signals and solar crosswalk signals throughout the City. Please slow down and use caution when approaching an intersection being cleaned. Thank you for your patience...
Day of Mourning
CITY OF VERNON OBSERVES NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING ON APRIL 26
Posted April 26, 2019
Vernon residents are invited to join with the City of Vernon in observing the National Day of Mourning at City Hall from 10:30 – 11 a.m. on Friday, April 26. The day honours the memory of workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. The Canadian...
Foothills Prescribed Burn Update
Posted April 18, 2019
The City of Vernon, in cooperation with BC Wild Fire and BX Swan Lake Fire Rescue has been planning a prescribed burn for 10 acres of City owned lands in the Foothills. In preparation, our team has delivered information door to door, held a public information session and conducted site prep. The...
City of Vernon Play Fields Closed
Posted April 18, 2019
The City of Vernon has closed playfields to public use. James Rice, Manager, Public Works, notes that fields are saturated due to recent rain, snowmelt and late winter weather conditions. The fields are exceptionally soft and use for casual play and sport practice may damage turf conditions. The...

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