history

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

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

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

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…

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

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…

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

On August 27, 2024, the Blue Stream Motel on Vernon’s Highway 97 was severely damaged…

The Vernon Courthouse has served as a reliable landmark for both residents and newcomers for…

Thanks to the dedicated work of our waste collectors, we are able to enjoy clear…

Site preparation has started for the City of Vernon’s Active Living Centre, to be located…

Between the 1890s and 1930s, Kelowna had a flourishing tobacco industry, evidenced in the numerous…

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…

This article is part of the Vernon Archives’ “Roots of Green: Unearthing Horticultural History” series.…

The Vernon Museum houses an ensemble steeped in ceremonial significance within its artifact collection. The…