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Graphic biography of WWI-era socialite shines light on 鶹ýӳhistory

Graphic biography of WWI-era socialite shines light on 鶹ýӳhistory

“There are so many elements to her personality. She’s a working woman, she’s a writer, she’s a publicity hound, she’s a celebrity,” says historian Michael Kluckner.
This cool interactive photo shows the same 鶹ýӳblock, decades apart

This cool interactive photo shows the same 鶹ýӳblock, decades apart

How many times have you wondered how much of what's on a present-day 鶹ýӳblock has been there for decades? Or just wanted to get a better sense of what has changed, and what managed to remain in place?
This 1954 film explains how Vancouver's current Granville Bridge was built (VIDEO)

This 1954 film explains how Vancouver's current Granville Bridge was built (VIDEO)

You may not have ever given much thought to what was then called a "completely new and modern bridge," but this 1954 video explains the backstory of Vancouver's third Granville Street Bridge.
A look back at the incredible $107M construction of the 鶹ýӳPublic Library

A look back at the incredible $107M construction of the 鶹ýӳPublic Library

The 鶹ýӳPublic Library is holding an exciting celebration on Saturday, September 29th for the opening of its highly-anticipated rooftop. The library will provide a number exciting features on its new floors, which cover 40,000 square feet of additional space.
Here's why you've been seeing this funky old bus driving around 鶹ýӳlately

Here's why you've been seeing this funky old bus driving around 鶹ýӳlately

Over the last couple of months, have you noticed an unusual old bus with trolley wires driving around 鶹ýӳon the weekends? A lot of people have surely spotted this public transit novelty, and wondered what it was all about.
This video is a double throwback of 鶹ýӳin the 1930s vs. 1990s

This video is a double throwback of 鶹ýӳin the 1930s vs. 1990s

Anything look familiar?
Whistler is part of Calgary's 2026 Winter Olympics bid

Whistler is part of Calgary's 2026 Winter Olympics bid

The bid corporation Calgary 2026 proposes re-using the 2010 ski jumping venue in Whistler for several events, but the plan has some pushback from Albertans.
Historic 1930 luxury yacht to set sail out of B.C. waters forever

Historic 1930 luxury yacht to set sail out of B.C. waters forever

The Taconite, a 125-foot luxury yacht built in 1930 for the founder of Boeing Aircraft, has been sold to a foreign buyer, which has mariners worried she could sail out of B.C. waters forever.
Terry Fox: Remembering PoCo's hometown hero

Terry Fox: Remembering PoCo's hometown hero

Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox inspired millions of Canadians on his Marathon of Hope in 1980. A few locals share their memories of their hometown hero.
This documentary filmmaker wants your family photos from the 1930s

This documentary filmmaker wants your family photos from the 1930s

A London, Ont.-based documentary filmmaker is hoping that by casting the net wide, he can find the images that will help tell the story about what life was like in Canada during the Great Depression.
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