19th century

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…

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…