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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.
Super 8 film found in thrift store offers glimpse of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­in 1971 (VIDEO)

Super 8 film found in thrift store offers glimpse of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­in 1971 (VIDEO)

When you land on an old Super 8 film that focuses - in its grainy way - on Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­in 1971, that's a pretty awesome thrift store find
The untold story of surly BC businessman, Captain Shorts

The untold story of surly BC businessman, Captain Shorts

Captain Shorts once claimed to have found an Ogopogo bone and was known for running a ferry service up and down Okanagan Lake
North Van sub dives deep for 113-year-old Russian treasure ship

North Van sub dives deep for 113-year-old Russian treasure ship

After being sunk for 113 years, a North Van's Nuytco DeepWorker team located the Russian ship in two days.
Vancouver's best haunted house has been assessed at $1,120,400

Vancouver's best haunted house has been assessed at $1,120,400

Photo Bob Kronbauer Recently assessed at $1.12 million, the creepy old rundown house at 3395 Charles Street has an odd draw to it. Boasting some serious Boo Radley charm, it's the best "haunted" house in the city if you ask me.
Long lost BC Tel commercials show "fashionable" phones from the 1960s

Long lost BC Tel commercials show "fashionable" phones from the 1960s

A Youtube channel with a local history bent, Vanalogue , recently dug up two sweet TV commercials that BC Tel put out in the 1960s.
750,000-piece LGBTQ+ history collection donated to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives

750,000-piece LGBTQ+ history collection donated to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives

The stories of Vancouver’s LGBTQ2+ community are now a permanent part of the city’s archives.
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