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A collection of 400 laminated botanical samples collected around B.C. by local naturalist Jim Grant…

The Historical Record works in mysterious ways. Around 1975, a newspaper dating back to April…

In recognition of Italian Heritage Month, which is celebrated every June, Minister Hussen stated that…

Traditional and contemporary Indigenous culture emphasizes the importance of learning from one’s elders and passing…

Vernon has long been home to a plethora of talented wordsmiths, which a humble binder…

A recent publication, edited by Jeannette Armstrong, Lally Grauer, and Janet MacArthur, explores the lives…

This Tuesday, March 8, is International Women’s Day, and in light of Russia’s unjustified and…

With three Paralympic gold medals, Sonja Gaudet is the world’s most decorated wheelchair curler. She…

Even a tragic accident could not slow down Josh Dueck’s remarkable athletic career. Josh was…

The Winter Olympics in Beijing are underway, with Vernonites Kevin Hill and Emma Lunder having…

Larry Kwong of Vernon is celebrated for being a gifted athlete, and the first hockey…

It may have only operated for a few years, but Vernon’s Tillicum Valley Ski Hill…

One of the most remarkable women to have lived in Canada is Ishbel Marie Hamilton-Gordon…

Monday, November 8, marks Indigenous Veterans Day. Many members of the Okanagan Indian Band served…

One of Vernon’s most well-known ghost stories is that of little Lonnie Mohr. Lonnie was…

With the cooler weather setting in, hockey season is only just around the corner. The…

“No more appalling disaster has ever been recorded in the annals of this province than…

A series of year-round exhibits by the Silver Star Mountain Museum located throughout the resort’s…