Vernon’s East Hill is renowned for its collection of heritage houses, and there’s no better place to experience this than…
The history of the BX Valley is one of ranching endeavors, agricultural traditions, and multicultural expansion. Like all areas of…
One of the Okanagan’s most captivating singers is undoubtedly the western meadowlark, known for its extraordinary vocal projection. In the…
Site preparation has started for the City of Vernon’s Active Living Centre, to be located at the southern end of…
Between the 1890s and 1930s, Kelowna had a flourishing tobacco industry, evidenced in the numerous tobacco barns still present on…
On April 22, Earth Day will be commemorated in 192 countries around the world. Since its inception in 1970, the…
During the early hours of April 15, 1912, the Titanic descended into the depths of the North Atlantic Ocean following…
This article is part of the Vernon Archives’ “Roots of Green: Unearthing Horticultural History” series. Thank you to Wray McDonnell…
The Vernon Museum houses an ensemble steeped in ceremonial significance within its artifact collection. The outfit, consisting of a black…
On April 6 and 7, 2024, the AURA Chamber Choir will present Johann Sebastian Bach’s Passion According to St. John…
How does the growth of an archival collection progress with time? While the specifics vary by institution, in the instance…
What was the experience like for a senior at Clarence Fulton Secondary School in 1965? A glimpse into the school’s…
In the late 1940s, it was deemed the “most important Spring event in the Interior of British Columbia.” The Annual…
This article is part of the Vernon Archives’ “Roots of Green: Unearthing Horticultural History” series. Thank you to Wray McDonnell…
The 2024 Vernon Winter Carnival has kicked off! While each year brings its own set of surprises and delights, this…
The 2024 Vernon Winter Carnival launches in less than two weeks, and this will be one of the first years…
Cold snowy weather calls for comfort food like pizza, and what would pizza be without its quintessential cheese topping? Moving…
This article is part of the Vernon Archives’ “Roots of Green: Unearthing Horticultural History” series. Thank you to Wray McDonnell…