History

Back in 1987 the Masters of the Universe Power Tour rolled through Vancouver to do 8 shows at the Pacific Coliseum, and this is the sweet TV commercial that was made to promote it. https://www.youtube.

Renowned Vancouver historian Chuck Davis left an incredible legacy when he passed away in 2010.

How much do you think you know about your fine city? While historical facts and even our city's role in popular culture may be common knowledge, other pieces of information are often forgotten.

This week Arsenal Pulp Press released Live at the Commodore - The Story of Vancouver's Historic Commodore Ballroom , which is an absolutely wonderful book that I'm recommending you get your hands on.

A Vancouver time travelogue brought to you by Past Tense . [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfjrGtQz-LE[/embed] Here’s some great quality footage showing the mainstay of BC’s economy for much of its existence: logging.

A Vancouver time travelogue brought to you by Past Tense . The World newspaper was certain that Captain James Haswell, “one of the best known aeronauts in America,” was making local history when it heard about his balloon project.

While the destruction of old buildings gets most of the attention in Vancouver these days, it’s good to sometimes stop and notice the ones that survive and the stories they tell.

I don't know about you but I'm always looking for new and interesting Vancouver Instagram accounts.

A Vancouver time travelogue brought to you by Past Tense . Marie Lloyd was a top headliner on the English Music Hall scene for nearly four decades.

The unique character of our city is best demonstrated by the diverse districts that establish what it means to be a Vancouverite.