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The City of Vernon has lowered flags at all City buildings for seven days, beginning today, in response to the tragic school shooting in Tumbler Ridge.This devastating event has deeply impacted communities across British Columbia. In honour of the victims, their families, and all those affected,…

Quarterly update from the RCMPThe Vernon North Okanagan RCMP detachment presented a quarterly update to Council, covering policing services, key priorities, and statistics from October to December 2025. The update also noted ongoing work in mental health response, school engagement, and…

Expanded digital services streamline approvals, reduce barriers, and support investment readiness The City of Vernon continues to modernize how residents, businesses, and developers access municipal services by expanding its digital permitting and application processes. These improvements reflect…

The 66th Annual Vernon Winter Carnival Parade returns this weekend, bringing festive fun to Vernon on Saturday, Feb. 7.To accommodate the event, road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect starting at 8:00 a.m. and will continue throughout the day.27th Street will be closed between…

The City of Vernon and SilverStar Mountain Resort have come together to celebrate the installation of a new historic chairlift feature in the Silver Star Road Roundabout—a tribute to the region’s deep skiing heritage and the longstanding connection between the community and the mountain. The…

Bylaw Jurisdiction and Collaborative EnforcementCouncil received an update on Officer jurisdiction, authority, and collaborative enforcement, including how Bylaw Compliance Officers respond to calls on public and private property and when coordination with the RCMP is required. Calls for service in…

On behalf of Vernon City Council and our community, I extend my sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of former City Councillor Barry Beardsell.Mr. Beardsell served our community with conviction and an unwavering commitment to responsible financial stewardship. A retired…

Development Cost Charge Refresher WorkshopCouncil participated in a refresher workshop on Development Cost Charges (DCCs) facilitated by Connections Planning Associates. DCCs are fees paid by developers to help fund growth-related infrastructure such as roads, water, sewer, and parks—to ensure new…

The City of Vernon is advising residents that wildfire risk reduction work is underway as part of the Ellison Wildfire Risk Reduction Project, with activities continuing through to the end of April. Crews are conducting thinning, limbing, clearing, and piling of wildfire fuels on sections of Crown…

2025 will, for many, be remembered for the rapid shift in our international commercial trading relationship with the United States. The impact of new, sudden, and significant tariffs on many commodities, including our own softwood lumber, has rapidly impacted our country, Province, and Greater…