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Update from the Downtown Vernon AssociationThe Downtown Vernon Association provided an update to Council on Vernon’s Downtown Mural Program, including preservation of current murals and investment in future art projects in the downtown core. Land Task Force recommendationsCouncil approved…

Motorists travelling along 39th Avenue and 29th Street can expect minor delays as crews complete water utility infrastructure upgrades in the area. Beginning at 6:30 a.m. on April 30, 2026, a portion of 39th Avenue will be closed to westbound traffic (see map below). Work is expected to be…

The City of Vernon and the local cricket community marked a historic milestone today, April 19, 2026 with the official inauguration of the Vernon Cricket Field at DND Athletic Park. The opening celebrated the return of cricket to Vernon after more than 100 years. The city’s first recorded cricket…

On Saturday, April 18, Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) will host a regional Engine Boss (ENGB) training exercise, as part of ongoing preparations for the upcoming wildfire season. Residents may notice an increased presence of fire trucks, equipment and fire crews in several neighbourhoods…

The City of Vernon is sharing information with residents and motorists about upcoming overnight road repairs on Highway 97 southbound, between Coldstream Avenue and 25 Avenue, taking place from April 18 to April 19, 2026. This work is required following a water main break that occurred on March 20…