Tag Archives: City Hall
Fire prevention work set for Vernon park
A fire prevention project is expected to kick-off in Vernon's Polson Park this week.Starting as early as Monday, March 18, crews will begin reducing fire fuels along the south-east boundary of the dow...
Mar 18, 2024
Vernon road reopens after irrigation project
It is now easier -- and quicker -- for residents in the Predator Ridge area to get to and from Vernon.The City of Vernon re-opened Commonage Road to through traffic as of noon Sunday, March 17.However...
Mar 17, 2024
Local new housing construction plummets
Greater Vernon saw local housing project starts decline sharply on an annual basis last month.Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reported just four new housing starts in February, down fro...
Mar 15, 2024
Reopening of Kal Tire Place on track for March 20, 90% of games successfully moved
The City of Vernon has reaffirmed its goal of having the ice at Kal Tire Place South ready for use by Wednesday, March 20.Recreation Services confirmed with Vernon Matters that the chiller had been re...
Mar 15, 2024
Chiller repaired at Kal Tire Place, but ice not yet ready
The ice chiller that sprung a leak at Kal Tire Place has been repaired, but the rink is still several days away from being ready for skaters.The leak set off an ammonia alarm in the arena at around 9 ...
Mar 14, 2024
New projects planned as district approves budget
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has approved its 2024 operating budget which totals $65.6 million, up 6.7 per cent from 2023. RDCO staff said approximately half of the increase was required ...
Mar 14, 2024
Grant to help Vernon boost Indigenous input on emergency management
A provincial grant will be used to incorporate First Nations input into Vernon's emergency operations.The B.C. government is offering $40,000 in one-time funding to all local governments and Indigenou...
Mar 14, 2024
Entrepreneur immigration pilot has only brought one business to Vernon, but still showing potential
A provincial program launched five years ago to bring immigrant entrepreneurs to B.C. communities has only seen one successful applicant locally, but is still planned to continue into the future.In Ma...
Mar 14, 2024
Extra funding approved for Pottery Ravine Park
The City of Vernon is taking steps to ensure the Pottery Ravine Park is completed by injecting more funds into the work.The city had previously allocated $202,000 for the project, but a staff update p...
Mar 14, 2024
Vernon to modernize 911 system to improve service
Local 911 services will be modernized thanks to some outside funding.The City of Vernon is receiving $45,000 through the Union of B.C. Municipalities to transition from existing emergency communicatio...
Mar 13, 2024
