History

In the 1930s 'Vancouver's Major Attraction' was an aviary inside a local man's home

Charles E. Jones loved birds so much he spent nearly a decade running an aviary out of his own home.

Aug 1, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Photos: This is what 1940s fashion looked like in Vancouver

Take a look at these outfits and fashion shows from over 70 years ago.

Jul 31, 2022 12:12 PM Read more >

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

The parade has evolved a long way since it began in 1978.

Jul 31, 2022 9:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver Now & Then: The Marlboro Apartments, 1928 and 2020

The West End apartment building hasn't changed much in the near-century since it was built.

Jul 29, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver Now & Then: The Templeton Block, 1940 and 2020

It was among the first brick buildings constructed after the Great Vancouver Fire.

Jul 22, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

5 things you (probably) didn't know about Vancouver's China Creek skatepark

Often called Vancouver's oldest skatepark, there's one older...

Jul 17, 2022 2:55 PM Read more >

Time Traveller: Here's a North Van fire station more than 100 years ago

The all-volunteer fire brigade back in 1915 included several high school boys who were quick to respond if it got them out of class.

Jul 17, 2022 8:59 AM Read more >

Vancouver Now & Then: St. Paul's Hospital, 1935 and 2020

There has been a working hospital on this site since 1894 - but that's set to change sooner than later.

Jul 15, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Photo: This is what a music festival looked like over 130 years ago in Vancouver

Summer is music festival season.

Jul 12, 2022 2:48 PM Read more >

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

The 'boys of summer' may be an American icon, but Vancouver has had its fair share of baseball history on local diamonds.

Jul 10, 2022 7:30 AM Read more >