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(as of 8:30 p.m.) The City of Vernon has continued to receive and assist residents from neighbouring Okanagan communities who have been evacuated due to a number of wildfires that are now burning throughout the Central Okanagan region. The Vernon Reception Centre is located at Kal Tire Place Arena…

Since the City of Vernon has started to receive evacuees from neighbouring communities due to regional wildfires, local residents have shown an outpouring of care by asking how they can donate to the Emergency Support Services (ESS) Reception Centre. The City greatly appreciates the kindness and…

As the wildfire situation continues to evolve in the Okanagan, the City is encouraging everyone in Vernon to take some time to consider whether they are prepared to face an emergency, and if not, what simple steps could be taken right away. This is an important question for all residents and…

(as of 12:40 a.m.) The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre (CORD Emergency) has issued additional Evacuation Orders in relation to fires in the Clifton Road North and McKinley areas of Kelowna. Those evacuees are being directed to the ESS Reception Centre in Vernon, if they do not have…

Crews continue to make progress on phase 2 of the Silver Star Road multi-use pathway project. The City would like to advise motorists that during the next stage of the project, a section of Silver Star Road will be reduced to a single lane, to allow for construction crews to work more easily…

A new, publicly-accessible parking lot will soon be added to Carlson Park in the Commonage Area, thanks to a natural gas line upgrade project that is underway by FortisBC. The line upgrade project is taking place in several communities throughout the inland regions of BC, including the Thompson-…

Motorists travelling along 58th Avenue next week may experience minor travel delays, while crews repave a portion of the road. Due to the nature of the work being performed, 58th Avenue will be temporarily closed between 27th Street and 24th Street. A detour will be in place via 53rd Avenue (please…

The City of Vernon is encouraging all residents, businesses and visitors to take careful steps to care for the health of themselves and their loved ones as the North Okanagan experiences another round of hot temperatures and wildfire smoke settled into the region. Environment Canada has issued a…

Preliminary work is underway for a major reconstruction project for a portion of 28th Avenue. The work includes replacement of road, sidewalk, and storm sewer, along with rail works. Construction will begin as early as Monday, August 21. During construction, 28th Avenue between 28th and 29th…

Vernon City Council received its first semi-annual update on the 2023 – 2026 Council Strategic Plan at its Regular Meeting yesterday (Monday). The plan, which was adopted by Council on May 23, establishes clear strategic priorities that will guide Council and Administration over the next three and…