20th century

Despite their doleful looks, common carp have become widespread and are considered one of the…

Trends in first-name popularity can offer a glimpse into the social and cultural changes taking…

The Recreation Centre, now an aging but well-loved community landmark, represented an important investment in…

At Creative Chaos in June 1983, more than 30 students from two Vernon elementary schools…

A look back at the history of the Vernon Airport, from its early beginnings to…

In August 1924, Vernon hosted what had by then become an annual picnic at Kalamalka…

At the end of July and into early August 1951, the North Okanagan and Shuswap…

Adventure Bay Resort was built by Albrecht and Christa von Gadenstedt, who emigrated to Canada…

For more than 50 years, Village Green Mall has been a familiar landmark in Vernon.

The first documented pharmacy in Vernon opened shortly after the city's incorporation.

June 21, 2026, marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

June 12, 2026 As summer approaches, many families begin planning trips both near and far.…

On June 4, 2026, the Vernon Women in Business (VWIB) will once again honour outstanding…

As early as 1902, residents of both communities began advocating for the construction of an…

It’s easy to assume that place names come from official sources—surveyors, councils, or maps—but many…

Aerial photography is an important way of documenting an evolving city landscape.

Taxis are a familiar sight in Vernon today, but their story began long before cars.

Community efforts to preserve Swan Lake as an important habitat for waterfowl and other animals…