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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…

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

In the fall of 1893, the Okanagan Valley welcomed an unusual guest: Archduke Franz Ferdinand,…

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

The property at 12707 Husband Road in Vernon holds a rich and storied past, linked…

Thanksgiving remains closely tied to food and the celebration of the harvest.

Thank you to guest columnist Jenna Kiesman, Community Program Manager at the North Okanagan Hospice…

Like many cultural institutions, the Museum & Archives of Vernon (MAV) occupies a complex position…

At the turn of the 20th century, the Scherba family left Ukraine in search of…

With students heading back to school, it’s a perfect opportunity to look back at one…