History

Vancouver’s Olympic Village thrives after shaky start

Go back a decade and the site was anything but the bustling, successful neighbourhood that it is today...

Feb 16, 2020 10:44 AM Read more >

These photos show rare glimpse of Vancouver's Olympic Cauldron being built for the 2010 games

Few symbols of the Olympics are as awe-inspiring as the cauldron that holds the Olympic flame.

Feb 12, 2020 3:33 PM Read more >

In 2010 the Olympics came to Vancouver, and this is what it looked like (PHOTOS)

For many in Vancouver, they weren't just spectators, they were part of the event

Feb 12, 2020 8:11 AM Read more >

How Richmond's Lulu Island got its name

Lulu is one of 17 islands that make up Richmond, aka 'The Island City'

Jan 31, 2020 11:11 AM Read more >

Remembering when a cougar terrorized a B.C. neighbourhood back in 1989

The cougar crashed into a basement suite in the same area where just last weekend a cougar was roaming the streets

Jan 29, 2020 7:36 AM Read more >

Here's the crazy story of how they made snow in Whistler for the first time over 40 years ago

From the time that Whistler Mountain opened for skiing in 1966 there had always been plenty of snow. Until 1976.

Jan 23, 2020 2:54 PM Read more >

These home movies offer insight into Japanese Canadian history

The museum has digitized more than 40 historical home movies from its collection.

Jan 14, 2020 5:38 PM Read more >

People used to take shelter under 'the mushroom' when visiting Mount Seymour (PHOTO)

Skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts would have to hike the remainder of the way up the mountain.

Jan 13, 2020 3:32 PM Read more >

Never-before-seen photos of Hope Slide released on 55th anniversary

The largest landslide in Canadian history happened Jan. 9, 1965 here in B.C.

Jan 9, 2020 4:08 PM Read more >

The story of B.C.'s first ridesharing company, a stagecoach line!

Barnard's Express was the original Lyft, only when you called shotgun it meant you were the one who held the shotgun!

Jan 3, 2020 1:59 PM Read more >