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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…

The history of the BX Valley is one of ranching endeavors, agricultural traditions, and multicultural…

Site preparation has started for the City of Vernon’s Active Living Centre, to be located…

On April 22, Earth Day will be commemorated in 192 countries around the world. Since…

During the early hours of April 15, 1912, the Titanic descended into the depths of…

CONTENT WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS MENTIONS OF ALCOHOL AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION. As No-Shave November draws…

Did you know that Vernon’s first hospital was no more than a cottage? Vernon was…

Today marks 132 years since Vernon hosted its first fall fair, an event which was…

2023 has been reported as Canada’s worst fire season. Although this fact cannot be denied,…

A lonely cross tucked in a quiet corner of Vernon’s Pleasant Valley Cemetery reveals a…

  For the summer months, we are thrilled to present a series of blog posts…