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Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) crews remained on site overnight at the Adventure Bay Road wildfire, with two personnel monitoring conditions. A few small spot fires flared up during the night, but the fire stayed within the established perimeter.Today, crews are continuing mop-up efforts,…

Issued at 8:30 p.m. The wildfire near Adventure Bay Road is now classified as Under Control, meaning crews have secured the perimeter and the fire is no longer expected to spread. BC Wildfire Service has completed its response, and the Initial Attack crew has demobilized. Vernon Fire Rescue…

Issued at 6:21 p.m. Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS), BC Wildfire Service and RCMP are actively responding to the Adventure Bay Road wildfire. The wildfire is currently estimated at 1.42 hectares and is classified as out of control. At the peak of the incident, more than 30 personnel were on…

On behalf of Vernon City Council and our community, I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Charles “Chuck” Edwin Wills.Chuck Wills was a deeply respected member of our community whose contributions left a lasting impact on Vernon and beyond. Chuck…

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, Vernon Regional Airport (YVK), in collaboration with multiple emergency response partners, will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise on the airport grounds.The aircraft incident simulation will begin at approximately 9:00 a.m. and is expected to conclude by 1:00…

Council reviews the OCPBig steps are being taken toward shaping the future of Vernon! This week, Council advanced its review of the draft Official Community Plan (OCP) - a bold 20-year roadmap for how our city will grow and evolve. With space for 20,000 new residents and 11,000 new homes by 2045,…

Please be advised that temporary road closures will be in place in downtown Vernon to accommodate the Sundog Festival of Arts & Culture, taking place at Civic Memorial Park on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20, 2025. Road closures will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, September 19…

Draft OCP presentedStaff presented the Draft Official Community Plan (OCP) to Council for initial consideration, marking the first major update since the current plan was adopted in 2013. To help illustrate the direction of the new plan, the Council Report highlights five Big Moves—offering a clear…

Beginning next week, the City of Vernon will begin upgrading key drainage infrastructure on Smith Road, Eastside Road, and Kokanee Road. This work is part of the City’s Priority Drainage Improvements Project, aimed at modernizing aging infrastructure and improving stormwater management in high-…

In coordination with the BC Wildfire Service and the Kamloops Fire Centre, the City of Vernon is implementing a campfire ban effective Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. The ban will remain in place until Oct. 17 or until rescinded.This measure is being enacted to help prevent human-caused…