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Romance of the rails never left this former Port Coquitlam conductor

Romance of the rails never left this former Port Coquitlam conductor

A former railway conductor who was based at the CP Rail yard in Port Coquitlam has gathered photos and stories from his 35-year career on freight and passenger trains in a new book.
Time Traveller: This Japanese Teahouse opened in North Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­in 1910

Time Traveller: This Japanese Teahouse opened in North Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­in 1910

North Van's Japanese Tea Gardens weren't open for long, and this unique building was moved and renamed Scout Hall
13 newly-colourized photos from Vancouver's past

13 newly-colourized photos from Vancouver's past

A more colourful look into the history of our city
Time traveller: This is what a B.C. store's huge seafood sale looked like in 1957

Time traveller: This is what a B.C. store's huge seafood sale looked like in 1957

North Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­photographer Jack Cash caught this image of 'the biggest Sea Food event in B.C. history'
Inside the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives: Neon signs and irons

Inside the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives: Neon signs and irons

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­was once a city of neon signs. Here's a look at a business that made more than just those flashy signs.
Time Traveller: Karen Magnussen sets out to conquer the world

Time Traveller: Karen Magnussen sets out to conquer the world

Legendary North Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­figure skater won Olympic silver and world championship gold
Steam that built Vancouver: The tale of the S.S. Beaver

Steam that built Vancouver: The tale of the S.S. Beaver

Images from the City of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives document the actions of the indelible little ship over 100 years later
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­cold case files: Murder on the edge of Chinatown

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­cold case files: Murder on the edge of Chinatown

In 1985, a couple was abducted from their East Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­home and strangled to death.
Time Traveller: The Squamish Nation fielded a lacrosse team that gained fame across Canada

Time Traveller: The Squamish Nation fielded a lacrosse team that gained fame across Canada

The North Shore Indians were know as British Columbia's 'most exciting team' in the 1930s
Video: Here's everything you wanted to know about Gastown's famous steam clock

Video: Here's everything you wanted to know about Gastown's famous steam clock

Its bronze base weighs 2,200 pounds!
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