Tag Archives: City Hall
Vernon gives thanks to volunteers as part of national event
Volunteers are vital to many services all year long, but this is the one week of the year they officially get recognition for their efforts.National Volunteer Week is from April 14-20, and the theme f...
Apr 16, 2024
New fire engine now serving Vernon
Vernon Fire Rescue Service's fleet has been enhanced.A new fire engine is available for use after being pushed into the fire hall by emergency personnel and members of City Council.The push-in ceremon...
Apr 16, 2024
Okanagan dam to get upgrade as part of disaster mitigation investment
Funding from three levels of government will improve the infrastructure of a dam in the Okanagan.The Ellis #4 dam in Penticton will be upgraded to restore the existing infrastructure and reduce the ri...
Apr 15, 2024
City hosting revitalization design open house
The third phase of Armstrong's revitalization plan is ready for public input.The city will hold an open house Tuesday, April 16 to get feedback on draft designs for the core commercial areas.The drop-...
Apr 15, 2024
Vernon councillor's proposal to ban fossil fuel funds for municipal meetings gets update
A proposal by a Vernon councillor to not allow the fossil fuel industry to sponsor municipal meetings in B.C. will get some adjustments.The proposal, introduced by Brian Guy during a Vernon city counc...
Apr 15, 2024
Next phase of road project set to begin
The Township of Spallumcheen says phase 3 of a road construction project on Back Enderby Road is ready to proceed. Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. (OAL) has been contracted for the work which will take place...
Apr 14, 2024
Culture Days and Sundog Festival return to Vernon
Greater Vernon will get another blast of arts and culture this fall.The Arts Council of the North Okanagan (ACNO) has announced that the 2024 Culture Days will be held from Sept. 20 to Oct. 13 as part...
Apr 12, 2024
Project to create Rail Trail link set for construction
A four-million dollar project to provide a continuous biking pathway from the Okanagan Rail Trail to the Mission Creek Greenway in Kelowna will get underway next week and continue through the fall.The...
Apr 11, 2024
Vernon council has issues with short term rentals despite exemptions
The City of Vernon remains concerned of the local impacts by the province's regulations regarding Short Term Rentals (STRs).In March, the B.C. government stated criteria for strata hotel and motel exe...
Apr 11, 2024
Detour needed for Vernon road project
A one-day detour will be in place for part of Silver Star Road on Thursday, April 11 to allow crews to complete street sweeping and flushing in the area.Starting as early as 9:00 a.m, the southbound l...
Apr 10, 2024
