Category Archives: Vernon
Silver Star Road to be partially closed for roundabout work
A section of the southbound lane of Silver Star Road will be closed for a day to accommodate work on Vernon's new traffic control measure.The lane will be closed at the intersection of Tillicum Road f...
Aug 15, 2025
Splatsin says new home building program will serve people across the province
The Splatsin First Nation believes its new initiative will help people throughout Canada and address the housing crisis.The Splatsin Homes initiative was launched Aug. 8, and will see pre-fabricated h...
Aug 15, 2025
OKIB demands discussion with Splatsin regarding new home building initiative
The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) has affirmed its title and rights in response to a new initiative from a neighbouring First Nation.Splatsin First Nation unveiled a new pre-fabricated home building ini...
Aug 14, 2025
Agreement made for affordable housing project in Vernon
A new affordable housing project can go ahead in Vernon, pending funding.Vernon city council received a report on the proposed development on Okanagan Landing Road, next to Marshall Fields, at the reg...
Aug 14, 2025
More camping options open at Silver Star
People looking to spend their weekends in the great outdoors now have more opportunities to do so close to home.A new campground has opened at SilverStar Mountain.The new Upper BX Campground, located ...
Aug 14, 2025
Polson Park Creek Naturalization project on schedule
The work at the creek running through the park in downtown Vernon is moving along as planned.A city staff report said the Polson Park Naturalization Project "remains on schedule, with construction exp...
Aug 14, 2025
New program supporting road work in Vernon
The City of Vernon has launched a new Road Reclamation Program to ensure area roads are kept in good condition.The program has a $1.1-million budget and has already been tapped for the repaving of the...
Aug 13, 2025
Work underway to prevent floods at the Water Reclamation Centre
Crews are taking action to reduce the risk of flooding events contaminating Vernon's water.A city staff report said workers have been on site at the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre (VWRC) off 25th Ave...
Aug 13, 2025
Dancing with the Vernon Stars event coming in October
The annual dancing fundraiser in support of end-of-life care will run in the fall with some new additions.The Dancing with the Vernon Stars event will run October 18 at the Prestige Vernon Lodge and C...
Aug 13, 2025
Development permits up in first half of 2025, but not expected to break annual records
The City of Vernon has seen some investments in new builds recently, though not as much as it has in past years.At the regular meeting Monday, August 11, Vernon city council received a building and de...
Aug 13, 2025
