Playing to the Pictures: Marion Kermode and Silent Film at the Empress Theatre
Before recorded soundtracks, films depended on live music to convey emotion, pace, and drama.
Discover Vernon's History
Frank Marshall and the Field That Bears His Name
Marshall Field is named after Frank Marshall, who was born on February 5, 1904, in…
A Spoonful of Sugar: The Origin of Sugar Lake’s Name
Sugar Lake is a familiar name in the North Okanagan today, but its English origin…
A History of Dellview Hospital
Dellview Hospital operated as a special care facility providing long-term care for older adults.
Eva Drew: Milliner and Business Owner
By 1911, Drew had opened her own millinery shop, located just a few doors down…
Trees, Trains, and Tradition: Vernon’s Christmas Tree Industry
In the early 1930s, a new seasonal industry began to take shape in the North…
The Day the Vernon Lodge Tigers Survived a Plane Crash
On September 7, 1976, the Vernon Lodge Tigers’ triumphant plane journey from Winnipeg took an…
From Cabin Corners to Rail Lines: The Early Years of Vernon’s Post Office
The development of postal service in Vernon was anything but straightforward.
The First Decades of Theatre in Vernon
One of the first major productions at the new Empress Theatre was The Geisha, staged…
The Rise of Cross-Country Skiing at Silver Star
Cross-country skiing’s arrival at Silver Star was a story of persistence.
Capturing Vernon: The Life and Work of George A. Meeres
George Albert Meeres played a significant role in the artistic and photographic history of Vernon.
60 Years of the RDNO
In 2025, the Regional District of the North Okanagan (RDNO) celebrates its 60th anniversary.
Quarries That Shaped a City
One of Vernon’s most distinctive landmarks, the Vernon Courthouse, is made all the more impressive…
Highland Dancing in Vernon
In Vernon, Highland dancing likely arrived with Scottish immigrants and their descendants, much as it…
Vernon’s Legacy of Women’s Activism
While the fight for the vote marked a major turning point, efforts toward equality continued.
Vernon’s Connection to Expo ’86
The Vernon Expo ’86 Society was officially incorporated on May 15, 1985.
The Night Vernon Took on the Soviets (and Kelowna)
On January 25, 1960, the Vernon Canadians took on the Moscow Selects.
October 21, 1909: Vernon’s First Suffrage Meeting
The first meeting on female suffrage was held in 1909 by the Vernon branch of…