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The City of Vernon would like to advise residents and visitors of an upcoming multi-phase paving project scheduled to begin in September. 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. Phase 1: …

The following information has been provided by BC Transit. Effective October 1, 2024, BC Transit will cease the sale of legacy scratch-off paper DayPASS, 10 Ride Ticket, Adult Monthly Pass, Student/Senior Monthly Pass, Student Semester Pass, and Post-Secondary Semester Pass fare products in the…

After weeks of excavation and site preparation, the first major batch of concrete has been poured for Vernon’s Active Living Centre. This marks an exciting milestone in the construction of the much-anticipated recreation facility. “Today’s concrete pour is a significant step and a tangible sign of…

The City of Vernon has received a prestigious financial award. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is pleased to announce the City of Vernon received the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2024 budget. The award represents a significant achievement by the City. It…

At its August 12 Committee of the Whole meeting, Council received its first progress update on the construction of the Active Living Centre (ALC). Doug Ross, the ALC Manager, Project Program, provided details on what has been accomplished so far, what’s currently happening, and what’s planned for…

The swimming advisories issued for beaches along Okanagan Lake in Vernon have been lifted. Results from water quality testing at Paddlewheel, Kin and Lakeshore beaches indicate bacterial levels are within the acceptable range set in the Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality. For more…

Vernon Fire Rescue Service (VFRS) responded to a grass fire in Becker Park Wednesday morning. At approximately 10:50 a.m., VFRS received multiple reports of visible smoke coming from Becker Park. Upon arrival, crews were able to confirm 100 x 100-foot grass fire. Fire fighters worked quickly to…

The City would like to advise residents and visitors that several beaches along the south-east arm of Okanagan Lake in Vernon, from Kin Beach to Paddlewheel Park, are temporarily closed. Crews are currently onsite controlling and repairing a sewer line break in the Okanagan Landing area. The spill…

Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) along with Lake Country Fire Department jointly responded to reports of lightning caused spot fires Monday night. At approximately 8:05 p.m. VFRS began receiving reports from area residents of multiple lightning strikes in the Commonage/Predator Ridge area of…

The City of Vernon is pleased to announce the recipients of Sustainability Grants for 2024. This program encourages community participation and sustainable action and provides an incentive to accelerate sustainability projects led by Vernon residents, youth, non-profit organizations and community…