History

Politicians have organized themselves into loose political factions from the earliest history of Vancouver. These were related to previous factions developed in Victoria. https://www.youtube.

Glen Baglo / Vancouver Sun. 1996 Point Atkinson Lighthouse In a move to reduce overhead, Point Atkinson Lighthouse in West Vancouver is refitted for automation, along with all the other lighthouses on the BC coast.

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City of Vancouver Archives, CVA 1477-168. Dominion Photo. 1931 Mayor Louis D. Taylor Mayoral touch. A city presence who just kept coming back, Mayor Louis D. Taylor pins a tassel on an interested party while canvassing for disabled children.

City of Vancouver Archives, CVA 586-1228. Photo Colt- man, Don Steffens Colmer. 1941 Gas Masks Just in time for Christmas, gas masks went on sale in Vancouver on December 14, 1941.

BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. 1970 Canucks Driving the puck home, Barry Wilkins (number 4) scores for the Canucks in the third period during their inaugural NHL game against the Los Angeles Kings.

Arlen Redekop / The Province. 2001 Vancouver Grizzlies Struggling to remain positive despite defeat, the Vancouver Grizzlies meet their end.

Les Bazso / The Province. 1989 Dragon Boat Races Over 100,000 spectators turn out yearly to get a tan and watch the dragon boat races in False Creek. The tradition began in 1989. View the entire Metro Vancouver History 365 Series HERE .

Rob Straight / PNG. 1975 Granville Street Mall The Granville Street Mall opened in 1975, closing o the section between Hastings and Nelson to most traffic except for buses, taxis and emergency vehicles.

Photo: Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 1974 Vancouver Whitecaps The long, twisty road of the Vancouver Whitecaps began here, with this original squad, in 1974.