Category Archives: Vernon
Vernon's revised Official Community Plan available to the public
The City of Vernon has revised its document outlining plans for managing future community growth.Vernon City Council received an updated version of the Official Community Plan (OCP), the document that...
Oct 16, 2025
Annual ski swap going at Vernon Recreation Centre Saturday
People gearing up for ski and snowboard season will be able to find some new equipment this weekend.The 56th annual ski swap will go at the Vernon Recreation Centre from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, ...
Oct 16, 2025
Vernon's Chief Administrative Officer leaving after just one year in the role
The City of Vernon's administrative head is leaving his position and moving to the coast after just one year on the job.The city said the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Peter Weeber, will leave h...
Oct 16, 2025
New framework established for event grants in Vernon
The City of Vernon has a new model for how it supports events in the community.The city has developed a Community Event Partnership Grant Policy outlining how the municipality will support local event...
Oct 16, 2025
Greyhound looking at bringing intercity busing back to Vernon, B.C.
Vernonites may have more options for travelling in the future.FlixBus, through its subsidiary Greyhound Lines Inc., will be applying to the B.C. Passenger Transportation Board (PTB) to extend its inte...
Oct 15, 2025
Savings identified in choosing Canadian for the Active Living Centre construction
Construction of Vernon's new recreation hub is moving along, and is under budget after some saving opportunities were found.A city staff report said construction of the new Active Living Centre was tr...
Oct 15, 2025
Vernon laying groundwork for Polson Park Revitalization Plan
The City of Vernon will be looking at enhancing its key downtown park.City Council received a report on a developing a plan to revitalize Polson Park at the regular meeting Tuesday, October 14.With th...
Oct 15, 2025
Murder trial to resume in February
A murder trial that was paused in August will resume in the new year.The trial of Peter Visintainer, accused of first degree murder in the death of Wolf Ingo Beyer, began August 5, 2025.The trial was ...
Oct 15, 2025
Vernon moving ahead with exploring free transit for youth
Youth in Greater Vernon may see a free transit project launched soon, depending on if the city's partners want to be involved.At the regular meeting Tuesday, October 14, Vernon City Council voted in f...
Oct 14, 2025
Vernon call on Feds to reform bail
The City of Vernon is advancing its call for bail reform.The Mayors of Vernon, Kelowna, West Kelowna and Penticton issued a joint call to have the court system reviewed in mid-September.The City of Ve...
Oct 14, 2025
