Tag Archives: City Hall
Vernon seeking grants to help with pathway project, asset assessments
The City of Vernon is trying to secure some outside funding to offset the costs of two major projects.The city wants to install a new multi-use pathway along Kalamalka Lake Road. The new path would co...
Sep 04, 2025
Glass, flexible plastic recycling coming to Central Okanagan curbside pickup in 2026
Central Okanagan residents will soon have more options at the curb when it comes to recycling.Starting in May 2026, households with curbside collection will be able to recycle non-refundable glass bot...
Sep 04, 2025
Vernon seeking grants for trees at Kin Beach Park
The City of Vernon is seeking outside funding so more trees can be planted at a park on Okanagan Lake.Following a tree health risk assessment, a total of 22 mature Poplar trees from Kin Beach Park wer...
Sep 04, 2025
City of Vernon making progress on OCP
The work required to update the major document outlining the future growth of Vernon has been moving along.Mayor Victor Cumming told Vernon Matters that City Council was presented with the second draf...
Sep 04, 2025
Vernon Mayor confident in ability to hit housing target
The City of Vernon has been issued a provincial housing target, which the mayor says is achievable.In August, the province set a goal of having 1,829 new housing units built in Vernon within the next ...
Sep 03, 2025
Vernon council to review updates on key infrastructure projects
Vernon city council will receive progress reports on several major capital works projects at its regular meeting Tuesday.Construction on the 43rd Avenue Corridor Improvement Project is set to begin in...
Sep 02, 2025
NeighbourWoods returns this fall: Plant a tree in Kelowna
Kelowna residents have the opportunity to help grow the city's urban forest this fall through the return of the popular NeighbourWoods residential tree-planting initiative.The program allows residents...
Sep 02, 2025
Lake Country prepares for review of long-term community plan
Lake Country council will review the community's Official Community Plan (OCP) at its meeting next week, before opening the process to public input.The OCP is the district's long-term roadmap for how ...
Aug 29, 2025
Drainage work planned for Vernon's Okanagan Landing area
The City of Vernon will be undertaking some drainage work on the south end of town starting in September.Starting Tuesday, September 2, upgrades will be done to key drainage infrastructure on Smith, E...
Aug 29, 2025
Plan your commute in Kelowna as school season begins
With students heading back to class, Kelowna officials are urging residents to plan ahead, stay alert and exercise caution near construction zones.Construction projects across the city, including road...
Aug 28, 2025
