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The history behind one of Vancouver's most iconic hotels

The history behind one of Vancouver's most iconic hotels

Celebrating Fairmont Hotel Vancouver's storied past
This is what Vancouver's VanDusen Festival of Lights looked like back in the '80s (PHOTOS)

This is what Vancouver's VanDusen Festival of Lights looked like back in the '80s (PHOTOS)

The beautiful Christmas lights event began more than 35 years ago and has been igniting festive cheer among its visitors ever since.
Vancouver’s industrial heritage faces uncertain future (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Vancouver’s industrial heritage faces uncertain future (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Industrial buildings are like the Rodney Dangerfield of the heritage world.
The story of the Kelowna Regatta, 'Canada's Greatest Water Show'

The story of the Kelowna Regatta, 'Canada's Greatest Water Show'

The Kelowna Regatta defined summer in the Okanagan from 1906 until 1987
Here's why Canadians eat mandarin oranges during the holiday season

Here's why Canadians eat mandarin oranges during the holiday season

Imported by the Oppenheimer Group in 1891, these little orange morsels of sweetness gained popularity in Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­and were soon transported by truck and train to the rest of Canada during the holiday season.
Michael J Fox's Delta family ties

Michael J Fox's Delta family ties

The actor's parents met at a community dance in Ladner.
Once upon a time when dogs rode the chairlifts in the mountains above Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­(PHOTO)

Once upon a time when dogs rode the chairlifts in the mountains above Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­(PHOTO)

Whiskey, with a side of Brandy, to be precise.
Why is there a Spirit Bear in captivity in British Columbia?

Why is there a Spirit Bear in captivity in British Columbia?

The Spirit Bear is unique to B.C.
Here's how and why the East Van Cross sculpture got built

Here's how and why the East Van Cross sculpture got built

Ken Lum's artwork is "religious and sacrilegious at the same time"
Game changer: The first SkyTrain ran 34 years ago today (PHOTOS)

Game changer: The first SkyTrain ran 34 years ago today (PHOTOS)

A highlight of Expo '86, Vancouver's SkyTrain opened on Dec. 11, 1985, offering free service for the first eight days. As such, today marks the transportation system's 34th birthday.
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