History

Discover Richmond's hidden island under Knight Street Bridge

How did Richmond’s Mitchell Island become today’s industrial zone?

Oct 8, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

These 13 historic photos show what Mount Pleasant looked like 120 years ago

Mount Pleasant was named after an area in Ireland.

Sep 26, 2023 3:44 PM Read more >

5 things you (probably) didn't know about hockey in Vancouver

From the invention of the blue line to the Vancouver Amazons.

Sep 24, 2023 5:02 PM Read more >

Photos: Here's what Gastown looked like 120 years ago

Vancouver's original neighbourhood.

Sep 23, 2023 7:35 AM Read more >

5 things you (probably) didn't realize were public art in Vancouver

Is it a sign, a design, or a substation? Nope!

Sep 17, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >

Vancou'd have been: Someone wanted to put a pedestrian suspension bridge where the Lions Gate Bridge is

 "It will not only be something original, but a structure that will be as ornamental as it will be useful."

Sep 14, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

5 things you (probably) didn't know about UBC

From Christmas trees to apple trees, here are some UBC fun facts.

Sep 10, 2023 4:31 PM Read more >

'Nature has been extraordinarily kind to Vancouver': This 1983 video shows what famed architect Arthur Erickson thought about our city

"So many people have said that Vancouver is an ugly city in an absolutely superb location"

Sep 10, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver Now & Then: Another contender for the oldest residence outside of downtown

A look at 144 E 6th Ave in Mount Pleasant in 1958 and 2020.

Sep 8, 2023 2:33 PM Read more >

Vancou'd have been: How Vancouver came 66 votes from looking radically different

Would you have voted for a civic centre?

Sep 4, 2023 4:50 PM Read more >