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Plan ahead for Sundog Festival at Polson Park this weekend
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The City of Vernon is reminding residents and visitors to plan ahead as the Sundog Festival of Arts & Culture takes place at Polson Park on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19. Festival attendees who are driving are encouraged to arrive early and use designated parking areas in and…
Vernon recognized with two climate and energy action awards at UBCM
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The City of Vernon received two Climate & Energy Action Awards from the Community Energy Association at the Union of B.C. Municipalities annual conference this week. The Climate Action Ripple Effect (CARE) Program received a Climate & Energy Action Award. The program empowers students in…
Meet the candidates for Vernon’s General Local Election
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The City of Vernon has officially declared the candidates for the 2026 General Local Election, taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Vernon residents will elect one Mayor and six Councillors to Vernon City Council, as well as four Trustees to the School District No. 22 Board of Education.…
Stars on Ice brings Olympic magic and holiday spirit to Vernon on December 18
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A Special Holiday Tour Featuring Skating's Biggest Stars Tickets On Sale Friday, September 11 at 10:00 AM (Vernon, BC) – This holiday season, Stars on Ice is giving Canadians the perfect reason to celebrate an unforgettable evening of Olympic magic, world-class skating and seasonal sparkle. Canada’…
Council nomination deadline September 11
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Anyone interested in running for Mayor or Councillor in Vernon’s 2026 general local election have until 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11 to submit their nomination papers. Nomination papers are filed in person with the Chief Election Officer at Vernon City Hall, 3400 – 30th Street. Candidates are…
Highlights from the September 8 Council Meeting
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RCMP provides quarterly updateCouncil received the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP's second quarter report (April to June 2026), which provided an overview of policing activities, trends, and priorities within the community. Read the full report Updated process for Council Compensation reviewsCouncil…
Council to receive Active Living Centre update as project reaches major milestone
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The Active Living Centre (ALC) is entering the final stages of construction, bringing Vernon’s new vibrant hub for health, wellness and community life another step closer to opening in late 2026.   On Tuesday, September 8, Council will receive an update on the project as the aquatic facility…
Fields closed today due to wet conditions
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All City-owned grass sports fields (including baseball diamonds) are temporarily closed due to wet weather. The closure is necessary to protect the turf and ensures the fields stay in good condition for everyone to enjoy.The closure includes all sports play and public activities on the following:…
Campfire ban to be lifted in the City of Vernon
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As cooler temperatures and recent precipitation reduce wildfire risk in the region, residents of Vernon will once again be permitted to enjoy small campfires on private property beginning at 12 p.m. (noon) on September 3, 2026. This change follows the BC Wildfire Service's decision to lift the…
Boat launch closures planned as low water levels impact access
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The City of Vernon is advising boaters to plan ahead when launching and retrieving watercraft, as low lake levels and upcoming investigation work will affect access to local boat launches this fall. Ongoing drought conditions have resulted in low water levels across the region, making access at…