News Items tag as: City of Vernon 2018

Holidays bring garbage collection changes to Vernon
December 24, 2018 - 3:00 PM

VERNON - When Christmas winds down, there's one certainty: You've amassed a mountain of wrapping paper.
Vernon appoints new fire chief
August 28, 2018 - 2:27 PM

VERNON - After almost two-years as Vernon's interim fire chief, David Lind has been given the top job permanently.
'Basically a remote controlled car': How Vernon is using technology to explore aging pipes
April 18, 2018 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - It rolls past cracks, gnarly tree roots, wads of grease, spiders — and, yes, the odd bit of poo — on its underground mission through the storm and sewer pipes of Vernon.
Vernon reopens play fields as wet weather subsides
April 17, 2018 - 3:04 PM

VERNON - The City of Vernon has reopened its play fields to public use after being forced to close them yesterday due to wet weather.
Play fields temporarily closed in Vernon
April 16, 2018 - 2:45 PM

VERNON - The City of Vernon has temporarily closed the rain-saturated playfields today, April 16.
UPDATE: Crews working to reopen road, restore power for North Okanagan residents impacted by landslide
April 10, 2018 - 4:02 PM

VERNON - A landslide damaged one property and left numerous residents without power this morning in Vernon.
Vernon moving forward with video cameras until it gets "clear direction" from privacy commissioner
March 16, 2018 - 5:30 PM

VERNON - The City of Vernon is pushing ahead with plans to install video surveillance cameras in a local park, despite questions raised by B.C.’s privacy commissioner earlier this week.
Damage at Vernon cemetery likely caused by city snow plows
March 16, 2018 - 12:23 PM

VERNON - Vernon officials were quick to respond today to reports of damage at a local cemetery after concerns that a city snow plow was the cause.
B.C. privacy commissioner concerned about surveillance cameras on the way in Vernon
March 14, 2018 - 5:30 PM

VERNON - The province’s privacy watchdog is raising concerns about Vernon’s plan to install video surveillance cameras in a public park.
Vernon residents invited to weigh in on changes to Hurlburt Park
March 04, 2018 - 2:00 PM

VERNON - The City of Vernon's drafts plans and proposed improvements for Hurlburt Park on Okanagan Lake are now available for public comment.
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