history

Before dentists set up offices in Vernon, toothaches were serious business—and sometimes, deadly.

Camping has been a beloved summer tradition for generations, but it looked quite different over…

Established in 1947, the Vernon Girls Trumpet Band soon became a familiar presence at community…

By the summer of 1948, the McIntosh Girls’ Pipe Band had become a valued part…

Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park stands as a remarkable example of cooperative land-use transition.

Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park was officially established in 1975 after strong public opposition to proposed…

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…

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

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…

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…