19th century

This second article in a two-part series looks back at Vernon’s earliest mayors.

This two-part series explores Vernon’s earliest mayors.

Peaches reached the southern Okanagan Valley in the 1890s and were soon introduced to Vernon…

Before dentists set up offices in Vernon, toothaches were serious business—and sometimes, deadly.

Camping has been a beloved summer tradition for generations, but it looked quite different over…

Bicycles made their appearance in Vernon in 1893 and caused quite a stir.

In the early days of the Vernon News, matrimonial events were reported with notable care…

The story of the Hudson’s Bay Company in Vernon begins in 1887.

By approximately 1902, Judge Spinks became the first person to bring an automobile into the…

The year 1892 marked an important milestone for the young town of Vernon and the…

In the fall of 1893, the Okanagan Valley welcomed an unusual guest: Archduke Franz Ferdinand,…

Thanksgiving remains closely tied to food and the celebration of the harvest.

Why is the district municipality located about two kilometers southeast of Vernon called Coldstream? What…

The Vernon Courthouse has served as a reliable landmark for both residents and newcomers for…

In the summer of 1911, a meat shop called P. Burns & Co. Meat Merchants…

Throughout its history, Vernon has maintained a relationship with dogs marked by both regulation and…

Thank you to guest columnist Jenna Kiesman, Hall Manager for the Okanagan Landing & District…

Vernon’s East Hill is renowned for its collection of heritage houses, and there’s no better…