City of Vernon
3400 30 Street V1T 5E6 Vernon, BC, Canada

Did you have an opportunity to join us for the Tourism Vernon Industry Conference this afternoon? Thank you to all of our presenters and participants for the research, insights, inspiration and resources you provided for our local Tourism industry partners and local businesses. And a great big thank you goes out to Sproing Creative for helping us make this virtual event a reality. Your time and expertise was appreciated. For more information on Tourism Vernon's 2021 Marketing Strategy and resources to help your business navigate these regularly changing conditions, please visit www.TourismVernon.com

TRAVEL ADVISORY (as of 6pm on Feb 18): Bench Road (between Okanagan Landing Road and Bench Row Road) has been closed for the night due to poor winter driving conditions. Please slow down, give yourself extra space, and avoid travel if possible, on all local roads and highways. City snow clearing and sanding equipment is responding to all parts of the City on a priority basis. Thank you for your patience as crews respond to today's snow event.... Read more: http://ow.ly/Blrs50DEh3j

Are you taking an opportunity to explore the local area this weekend and have an adventure? Keep these winter safety tips in mind while you stay active. #VernonBC

ROAD REPORT as of Jan 16: Traffic is currently one-way alternating on Lakeshore Road, as a small sink hole has developed near the bridge over Vernon Creek. Signs and barricades are in place. Motorists are asked to slow down and yield to traffic in the southbound lane.

We’re hiring a Current Planner. We offer a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace with opportunities to innovate and grow your career.

We are hiring a Finance Clerical (Part Time). We offer a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace with opportunities to innovate and grow your career.

Quarter 4 utility invoices are due February 16th, 2021.

As of January 13 at 12:40 pm: City crews are responding to a water main break on an easement in the 1400 block of Mission Road. Water service has been interrupted for approximately 20 residential properties on Commonage Place. Crews anticipate the repairs will take approximately 4-5 hours to complete. The City will provide more information as it becomes available and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. We appreciate the public’s patience as repairs are made to the site.

Have you been back to the Vernon Aquatic Centre since we reopened? If not, here is a look at the changes we've made to keep you, your family, our staff, and our community safe. We can't wait to see you! For more information, details on registration, and to review our COVID-19 safety plans, please visit: www.gvrec.ca.

ROAD UPDATE as of 3pm: BC Hydro crews have arrived on scene to help remove a fallen tree and restore power to residences along Eastside Road. Eastside Road, just south of Russell Road, is expected to be reopened to traffic by 5:00 p.m today (January 13). Russell Road is now accessible to traffic.... The timeline for power to be restored to the area is currently unknown. For updates on power outages and repairs, please visit the BC Hydro website: www.BChydro.com/safety-outages.html - Original report: A tree and power lines have fallen across Eastside Road near the turn off to Russell Road, causing a temporary closure of both roads. Vernon Fire Rescue Services and City of Vernon Public Works crews are on scene. The tree is being removed and road closure signs will soon be in place. The roads will remain closed for the safety of the public and emergency responders while the power lines are repaired and the area is cleared. No injuries have been reported at this time. More information will be provided as it becomes available. If residents are experiencing a power outage, Get Prepared BC offers tips about how to respond during and after an outage at your home. https://www.getprepared.gc.ca//p/pwrtgs-wtd/index-en.aspx

Vernon Fire Rescue Services responded to an early morning apartment fire on Tuesday, December 8. At approx. 4:50 a.m., Firefighters were called to the 2900 block of 43rd Avenue, where they found a heavily involved fire on the balcony of a main floor suite. Thanks to the quick and precise action of the Firefighters on scene, the fire was knocked down quickly and did not spread to adjoining units or the floor above. ... Vernon North Okanagan RCMP and BC Ambulance Service were also on scene. One person was taken to hospital with injuries. Read the full release here: https://www.vernon.ca//vernon-fire-rescue-responds-early-m

2021 monthly parking passes for City of Vernon surface lots and the parkade will be available as of 8:30 a.m. on Friday, December 4. Passes can be purchased at City Hall, and are available first come, first served. Payment can be made by cheque, Interac or cash. To help reduce touch points, everyone is encouraged to use cheque or Interac, if possible. To learn more, please visit: www.vernon.ca/parking

City Council has endorsed the 2021 budget and 2021-2025 Financial Plan, which includes a 2.13% increase for the coming year. During the budget deliberations, Council carefully considered the various financial impacts that have been experienced by individuals, families, businesses, and our community as a whole, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, said Mayor Victor Cumming. Council has endorsed a budget that is well-balanced and responsible, which maintains levels of service our citizens have come to rely upon, and provides financial stability for our taxpayers, where possible, as we move towards a period of local economic recovery. Read more on the budget and the Financial Plan here: https://www.vernon.ca//vernon-city-council-endorses-2021-b

We are hiring additional Building Service Workers. We offer a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace with opportunities to innovate and grow your career.