Tag Archives: City Hall
Vernon councillor concerned about child safety at new playground
A City of Vernon councillor has expressed concern with parking at the site of DND's new playground.A new play structure is being installed at the park, but Coun. Akbal Mund says the parking situation ...
Jun 12, 2024
Annual report shows Vernon's financial results, capital projects, and more from 2023
The City of Vernon has made its draft 2023 Annual Report available to the public.The 114 page document, prepared in accordance with of the Community Charter, outlines the city's taxes, revenues, expen...
Jun 12, 2024
RDNO provides new cardboard bins at disposal facilities
Residents in parts of the Regional District of North Okanagan will have improved options for recycling cardboard.The RDNO said new side loading cardboard bins will be deployed this month at the Lumby ...
Jun 11, 2024
Vernon's infrastructure costs decline slightly
The costs of materials to repair and replace critical infrastructure in Vernon have declined.A report to Vernon city council Monday, June 10, stated the costs decreased by 0.6 per cent from 2023 to 20...
Jun 11, 2024
Work ready to start on Vernon Creek naturalization project in Polson Park
Parts of Polson Park in Vernon will be off-limits to the public for several months as the City of Vernon embarks on one of its major capital projects of 2024.Phase 1 of the two-phase Vernon Creek Natu...
Jun 11, 2024
City gets hundreds of responses to OCP and transportation plan survey
Hundreds of people have had their say on the City of Vernon's Official Community Plan and Transportation Master Plan joint review.The city launched a survey to get feedback on the two key plans, and h...
Jun 11, 2024
Vernon Council endorses free transit for teens, not providing fare-free rides locally
UPDATE: 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 10The City of Vernon is supporting a bid by local teens to have a provincial free transit program expanded.B.C.'s Get on Board! program currently allows children aged 6 ...
Jun 10, 2024
Local police getting more municipal support staff
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP's support staff levels will be increasing.At the regular meeting Monday, June 10, Vernon City Council was asked to temporarily increase service levels in 2024 by $220,01...
Jun 10, 2024
Vernon staff recommend using unexpended funds to top up camp, wildfire reserves
The City of Vernon could be reallocating some of its unspent money into other services.A staff report to Vernon city council stated the 2023 year-end results showed an unexpended, uncommitted balance ...
Jun 07, 2024
Residents invited to view Vernon's new 'easier to use' zoning bylaw for housing
The City of Vernon is getting close to finalizing changes to its zoning bylaws to meet new provincial housing regulations.The new rules are designed to allow local governments to provide more housing,...
Jun 07, 2024
