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The City of Vernon would like to advise motorists that temporary road closures will be in place on Friday, November 29 for the Downtown Vernon Association’s Frostival event.   Starting as early as 8:30 a.m., a portion of 30th Avenue between 30th Street and 34th Street will be closed to vehicle…

A beloved winter tradition is back! Vernon Recreation Services is happy to share that the Centennial Outdoor Rink will open for the season on Sunday, December 1. This community favourite offers free public skating and shinny, inviting residents of all ages to lace up their skates, embrace the crisp…

Vernon business owners are reminded that it’s time to renew your City of Vernon business licence. Fees are due January 1, 2025. A Business Licence is required to operate a business in Vernon. For your convenience, if there are no changes to your business information (such as ownership, location, or…

The City of Vernon is transitioning to an online parking permit purchasing system for 2025. All parking permits must now be purchased online through the HotSpot parking app.  Key Program Updates: Annual Permits: Annual parking permits will be available for purchase beginning January 1, 2025,…

Vernon City Council will be holding Special Budget Meetings next week to review the proposed 2025 – 2029 Financial Plan.  Meetings will take place: Monday, December 2 (starting at 9:00 a.m.)  If required, Tuesday, December 3 (starting at 9:00 a.m.)   The meetings will be held…

The results are in! After enthusiastic participation from the community and local elementary schools, the winning names for Vernon Recreation’s three new electric ice resurfacers have been announced.  Congratulations to the following schools and their winning entries: Submitted by Ellison…

Due to the ongoing Canada Post labour action, residents and business owners in Vernon may experience delays in receiving their utility bills, property tax notices, and business licence renewals by mail.  To ensure timely receipt of important billing information, the City of Vernon encourages…

An emergency alert system will be tested across the province Wednesday, November 20 at 1:55 p.m. PST, broadcasting a test notification on television, radio, and compatible cell phones.  Testing of the emergency alert system is intended to:  Increase public awareness about the system, so…

Technicians will be testing all City-owned traffic signalized intersections over the next three weeks and will be working on site between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily. The testing will require each intersection to be temporarily placed into four-way flash mode. Motorists are asked to slow down and…

The City of Vernon would like to inform the public about a sanitary sewer main flushing project that will involve early morning work. Starting as early as Tuesday, November 19, and continuing daily until Friday, November 22, the work will occur between 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Please note that these…