History

No, the Doukhobors in B.C. aren't nudist arsonists

Setting the record straight on a group of B.C. pacifists

Aug 4, 2022 9:53 AM Read more >

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 >