History

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Science World first opened its doors on May 6, 1989

The backgrounds they’ve selected range from historical postcards and photographs – such as an early image of Lonsdale Avenue and North Van’s former Streetcar No. 153 – to contemporary images of the Community History Centre in North Vancouver.

Sharpen your pencil crayons and fire up the printer!

Did you know that about 100 years ago, there were some 400 goats in the North Shore?

As we grapple amidst our generation's most devastating pandemic, we look back 102 years ago, when a troop train arrived in Port Coquitlam carrying the deadliest virus in human history. Here’s how it spread.

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"In order to prevent the spread of Spanish Influenza all schools, public and private, churches, theatres, moving picture halls, pool rooms and other places of amusement, and lodge meetings, are to be closed until further notice."

“She was really well known in the neighbourhood, both as a salesperson – because people shopped there from all over the region, not just Burnaby – but also for just being a really kind and caring woman and member of the community.”