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Coquitlam author to donate royalties this year to BC Children's Hospital

Coquitlam author to donate royalties this year to BC Children's Hospital

A book about an orphan who sails the high seas in the 18th century is now for sale — with 100 per cent of its proceeds this year going to the BC Children’s Hospital.
Romance of the rails never left this former Port Coquitlam conductor

Romance of the rails never left this former Port Coquitlam conductor

A former railway conductor who was based at the CP Rail yard in Port Coquitlam has gathered photos and stories from his 35-year career on freight and passenger trains in a new book.
Time Traveller: This Japanese Teahouse opened in North Vancouver in 1910

Time Traveller: This Japanese Teahouse opened in North Vancouver in 1910

North Van's Japanese Tea Gardens weren't open for long, and this unique building was moved and renamed Scout Hall
13 newly-colourized photos from Vancouver's past

13 newly-colourized photos from Vancouver's past

A more colourful look into the history of our city
Time traveller: This is what a B.C. store's huge seafood sale looked like in 1957

Time traveller: This is what a B.C. store's huge seafood sale looked like in 1957

North Vancouver photographer Jack Cash caught this image of 'the biggest Sea Food event in B.C. history'
Inside the Vancouver Archives: Neon signs and irons

Inside the Vancouver Archives: Neon signs and irons

Vancouver was once a city of neon signs. Here's a look at a business that made more than just those flashy signs.
Time Traveller: Karen Magnussen sets out to conquer the world

Time Traveller: Karen Magnussen sets out to conquer the world

Legendary North Vancouver figure skater won Olympic silver and world championship gold
Steam that built Vancouver: The tale of the S.S. Beaver

Steam that built Vancouver: The tale of the S.S. Beaver

Images from the City of Vancouver Archives document the actions of the indelible little ship over 100 years later
Vancouver cold case files: Murder on the edge of Chinatown

Vancouver cold case files: Murder on the edge of Chinatown

In 1985, a couple was abducted from their East Vancouver home and strangled to death.
Time Traveller: The Squamish Nation fielded a lacrosse team that gained fame across Canada

Time Traveller: The Squamish Nation fielded a lacrosse team that gained fame across Canada

The North Shore Indians were know as British Columbia's 'most exciting team' in the 1930s
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