Discover Vernon's History

A list in the Vernon News from March 5, 1942, reveals that at least 616…

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.

Thank you to guest columnist Jenna Kiesman, Community Program Manager at the North Okanagan Hospice…

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…

On September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pay tribute to the survivors…

At the turn of the 20th century, the Scherba family left Ukraine in search of…

With students heading back to school, it’s a perfect opportunity to look back at one…

In honour of the Vernon Jazz Club's 25th Anniversary Season, we are pleased to bring…

On August 27, 2024, the Blue Stream Motel on Vernon’s Highway 97 was severely damaged…

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

Thanks to the dedicated work of our waste collectors, we are able to enjoy clear…

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

For today’s dose of lighthearted history, step back in time to the year 1975 and…

Bulman’s LTD achieved wide-spread success over its fifty-year reign and quickly kindled affection among locals.