History

For the sake of our economy and young people, we must address the house price crisis. But we must first identify the problem. For the last couple of years, a debate has pitted non-economists against economists.

Hit the slopes, take in the view, and brush up your German.

UBC Library’s Rare Books & Special Collections recently acquired the only surviving copy of the first issue of a newspaper published in 1886 in Vancouver.

It's a sight we don't really see these days.

In 1910, Canadian Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier officially opened the first annual Pacific National Exhibition (PNE). The PNE was a chance for B.C.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical garden came into existence out of a movement against the city of Vancouver trying to build a freeway through Strathcona and Chinatown in the 1960’s.

The Lions Gate Bridge began construction on March 31, 1937 and opened to the public on Nov 14, 1938. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth officiated the opening on May 29, 1939.

We love sifting through the incredible photo collection at the Vancouver Archives. This week’s finds include the legendary Asahi baseball team and Mayor L.D. Taylor having a ball. 1. Mayor L.D.

One of Vancouver's most curious pieces of architecture, Bloedel Conservatory opened its doors for the first time on December 6, 1969.

Sant Teja Singh. Photo: Bain News Service, http://saada.org. Last week we posted a story by the Vancouver Heritage Foundation about a talk entitled Perspectives on South Asian History .