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The Funtastic Society was established in 1984, created to support and promote amateur sport and…

The Vernon Archives is nearing completion of an archival project focused on the records of…

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

The organization's history reflects the strength of community spirit, changing values, and a willingness to…

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

Mother’s Day offers a chance to reflect on the many women who helped shape the…

The MAV is pleased to share this special blog post from Community Futures North Okanagan.

These serene gardens were donated to the City of Vernon in 1967 by the local…

Over the Easter weekend of 1921, a group of local boys set off on an…

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 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…