Vernon

“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…

An exciting new addition to the Vernon Archives is contributing to the telling of Vernon’s…

Today marks 132 years since Vernon hosted its first fall fair, an event which was…

He was Canada’s own “Mister Rogers” (in fact, he actually served as understudy to Fred…

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

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

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…

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

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,”…

Before yesterday, the last time a king was crowned was May 12, 1937, when George…

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

IR In 1951, the city’s taxpayers were asked to vote on an important bylaw that…

The Vernon Elks Hall is celebrating its 70th Anniversary this year. While the building located…