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Photos: East Vancouver once had a huge, nationally renowned stadium

Photos: East Vancouver once had a huge, nationally renowned stadium

Queen Elizabeth, the King of Rock and Roll and one of the most iconic sports photos of the 20th century all share this place in common.
5 things you (probably) didn't know about video games and Vancouver

5 things you (probably) didn't know about video games and Vancouver

From Tony Hawk getting people to skate around Robson Square to the utter destruction of the city (in the future) by aliens, here are some fun video game facts.
5 very Canadian facts you (probably) didn't know about Vancouver

5 very Canadian facts you (probably) didn't know about Vancouver

From local leaves to the anthem to a flight delayed because of hockey
Photos: Historic Vancouver travel brochure has 'interesting facts' from nearly 100 years ago

Photos: Historic Vancouver travel brochure has 'interesting facts' from nearly 100 years ago

Welcome to the 'Own Your Home City' of Vancouver in 1927
5 things you (probably) didn't know about trains in Vancouver

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

The first train engine to make it to Vancouver from eastern Canada is still here
5 things you (probably) didn't know about animals in Vancouver

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

From whale meat on sale at local markets to a prosthetic fish eye
5 things you (probably) didn't know about Vancouver newspapers

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

From some Titanic errors to Babe Ruth's time as a local sports writer
Memory Lane: Do you remember what the original Vancouver airport looked like?

Memory Lane: Do you remember what the original Vancouver airport looked like?

The original terminal building was destroyed in a fire in 1949.
Watch: This TV show was the 'Craigslist' of Vancouver more than 50 years ago

Watch: This TV show was the 'Craigslist' of Vancouver more than 50 years ago

The video captures live TV in the 1960s and what people wanted to buy and sell
5 unusual pieces of public art you (probably) haven't seen in Vancouver

5 unusual pieces of public art you (probably) haven't seen in Vancouver

From a "demon beaver" and "berserker rats" to an auditory experience to a baseball-and-Wordsworth themed piece, these aren't new, but may be new to you.