20th century

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

The club’s roots go back to 1925, when a group of Vernon residents met to…

A narrow band of light has appeared in the western sky over the years, earning…

The Pine Tree Nut Shop was believed to be Vernon’s first dedicated candy and nut…

Vernon established its own Stagette Club in 1942, marking it as the first chapter in…

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

Having fun is such a sublime part of life, but the ways we unwind and…

The 2025 Vernon Winter Carnival has officially begun, embracing nostalgia with its "Back to the…

Almost a century of military training in the Greater Vernon area has left the rangeland…

For nearly three decades, the Vernon Writers’ Group served as a gathering place for anyone…

The year 2025 marks significant anniversaries for two of Vernon’s heritage organizations.

These crops tell a story of how the Okanagan’s agricultural landscape has evolved over time,…

On February 25, 1954, the Vernon Teen Town was established as part of the British…

In 1934, the Vernon & District Drag Hounds introduced Western Canada to the thrilling sport…

John Shephard served as curator of the Vernon Museum from 1967 to 1984.

A list in the Vernon News from March 5, 1942, reveals that at least 616…

The BX Ranch House, near the BX Ranch dog park, holds a rich and evolving…

Gladys Dalla Husband was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on March 3, 1899, to Herbert and…