Tag Archives: City Hall
Vernon parking lot to be partially closed for Cultural Centre work
Planned work for the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre will result in some temporary parking shortages.The Regional District of North Okanagan will be conducting investigative work on the site of the fut...
Apr 29, 2024
'Lives cut short': Vernon ceremony honours victims of workplace incidents
A National Day of Mourning event was held in Vernon to recognize those who lost their lives or suffered illness or injuries due to workplace incidents.The event, held in the Council Chambers Friday, A...
Apr 26, 2024
Mayor likes idea to use Vernon armoury site for housing
Vernon's mayor says the current site of a more than 100-year old military facility would be an excellent location for future housing in the city.Victor Cumming spoke to Vernon Matters about the federa...
Apr 26, 2024
Vernon looks to the future with reviews of community and transportation plans
The City of Vernon is reviewing two major planning documents, and the public has a chance to have its say as part of the process.The joint review of the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Transportatio...
Apr 25, 2024
Water board awards $350,000 in grants, many focused on drought prevention in Okanagan
Projects that have a focus on preventing drought or water shortages have been given priority in this year's grants from the Okanagan Basin Water Board.The grants are available to local governments and...
Apr 25, 2024
Coldstream awards road contract, staff wins award
An upgrade to Husband Road in Coldstream will go ahead this spring.District council has awarded the contract to Nixon Earthworks for $769, 548, the lowest of two bids that were submitted.In addition t...
Apr 25, 2024
Students get chance to be firefighters for a day
There were smiles -- and wide eyes of excitement -- as 11 female students from the Vernon School District got to try their hand at being a firefighter for a day.It was part of the third annual event p...
Apr 25, 2024
Vernon to observe National Day of Mourning
The City of Vernon will be observing the National Day of Mourning with a ceremony in front of City Hall this Friday (April 26.)The event honours workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illn...
Apr 24, 2024
Silver Star Road multi-use path set to wrap up next month
The Silver Star Road multi-use path project in Vernon is nearly complete.City crews will be on site as early as Monday, April 29, to wrap-up the project with the final touches, including raising manho...
Apr 24, 2024
City implements water use restrictions
Kelowna council has implemented Stage 1 water use restrictions for all customers on the Kelowna Water Utility. That means odd numbered addresses can water on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, while even...
Apr 24, 2024
