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Bicycles made their appearance in Vernon in 1893 and caused quite a stir.

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

The story of the Hudson’s Bay Company in Vernon begins in 1887.

Having fun is such a sublime part of life, but the ways we unwind and…

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…

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

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

Why is the district municipality located about two kilometers southeast of Vernon called Coldstream? What…

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

In the summer of 1911, a meat shop called P. Burns & Co. Meat Merchants…

An unassuming copy of “The Mother” by Eden Phillpotts, part of the collection at the…

Thank you to guest columnist Jenna Kiesman, Hall Manager for the Okanagan Landing & District…

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…