Leonard Marchand
The solemn occasion of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation provides an opportunity to revisit…
Discover Vernon's History
Mr. Dressup
He was Canada’s own “Mister Rogers” (in fact, he actually served as understudy to Fred…
The Okanagan Historical Society
The Okanagan Historical Society (OHS) recently announced the release of its 87th annual report. This…
Miss Gallaher vs. Doctor Williams
“Matron and Nurses Relinquish Their Positions on April 2,” read a shocking headline in the…
Historic Forest Fires
2023 has been reported as Canada’s worst fire season. Although this fact cannot be denied,…
Stewart Bain
A lonely cross tucked in a quiet corner of Vernon’s Pleasant Valley Cemetery reveals a…
The Poet Passing Through
For the summer months, we are thrilled to present a series of blog posts…
The Civilian’s War Effort
For the summer months, we are thrilled to present a series of blog posts by…
Vernon College: Burning Bright but Brief
For the summer months, we are thrilled to present a series of blog posts by…
A Fruit-Grower’s Pride
For the months of June and July, we are thrilled to present a series of…
Ghosts on the Railway
For the months of June and July, we are thrilled to present a series of…
The Misadventures of Dr. Duncan
For the months of June and July, we are thrilled to present a series of…
Community through Music
For the months of June and July, we are thrilled to present a series of…
Allan Brooks and the Crusade against Predators
For the months of June and July, we are thrilled to present a series of…
The Greyhound: A Cornerstone of Transportation
For the months of June and July, we are thrilled to present a series of…
Hitchcock’s Cafe
Did you know that Vernon’s first confectionary shop would be 115 years old if it…
Ride Don’t Hide
This June, thousands of cyclists across Canada will come together to raise awareness and funds…
The Annexation of Okanagan Landing
This spring marks 30 years since the Okanagan Landing was annexed into the City of…