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How'd it look? Vancouver photographer creates photo-comparisons of historic local sites

The site's slider tool allows people to compare historical shots with the 2020 version.

Jan 19, 2021 4:39 PM Read more >

There used to be a gas station on the corner of Granville and Broadway

Back when leaded gasoline was a thing

Jan 18, 2021 1:40 PM Read more >

Here's what proof of vaccination looked like for Canadian immigrants in 1910

Immigrants would present this to prevent being held in detention

Jan 18, 2021 10:16 AM Read more >

Learn all about BC's Black pioneers with this online exhibit

BC Black History Awareness Society launches robust online exhibit

Jan 16, 2021 4:55 PM Read more >

This secret armoured train patrolled a B.C. river during WWII

The No. 1 Armoured Train ran up and down the Skeena from 1943-1944

Jan 12, 2021 5:52 AM Read more >

Waterfront Station looked a lot different in 1912

Where's the SkyTrain?

Jan 11, 2021 4:49 AM Read more >

A brief history of cider in British Columbia

While the craft cider craze in British Columbia might be a recent happening, this province has a long and storied history with our favourite bubbly fruit beverage.

Jan 9, 2021 9:59 AM Read more >

This unique estate was once a substation powering Vancouver's interurban streetcars (PHOTOS)

And it can be YOURS for just under $3 million.

Jan 8, 2021 12:40 PM Read more >

The forgotten story of Evel Knievel's jump in Vancouver BC

He jumped 12 cars inside the Pacific Coliseum

Jan 8, 2021 10:54 AM Read more >

Men wore suits to the beach in the 1920s

Visits to the beach looked decidedly different in the 1920s

Jan 4, 2021 6:53 AM Read more >