history

“Nazi Radio Reports Vernon Airman Alive,” read a dramatic newspaper headline in a September 1941…

Halloween is just around the corner, a season which Vernon has celebrated with tricks and…

The Okanagan Historical Society (OHS) recently announced the release of its 87th annual report. This…

“Matron and Nurses Relinquish Their Positions on April 2,” read a shocking headline in the…

2023 has been reported as Canada’s worst fire season. Although this fact cannot be denied,…

A lonely cross tucked in a quiet corner of Vernon’s Pleasant Valley Cemetery reveals a…

For the summer months, we are thrilled to present a series of blog posts by…

For the summer months, we are thrilled to present a series of blog posts by…

For the months of June and July, we are thrilled to present a series of…

For the months of June and July, we are thrilled to present a series of…

For the months of June and July, we are thrilled to present a series of…

Did you know that Vernon’s first confectionary shop would be 115 years old if it…

This June, thousands of cyclists across Canada will come together to raise awareness and funds…

This spring marks 30 years since the Okanagan Landing was annexed into the City of…

Based on a historical fire, “The Night Rescue” painting comes to the MAV with a…

May is Asian History Month in Canada, and this year’s theme is “Stories of Determination,”…

With the warmer weather we have been experiencing of late, Vernonites are beginning to flock…

Content warning: This blog post includes a general discussion of the abuse of women and…