History

Watch: Historical newsreel covers 1958 Second Narrows Bridge collapse

The June 17, 1958 tragedy is why the crossing is now known as the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge

Jun 17, 2025 7:10 AM Read more >

5 things you (probably) didn't know about clocks in Vancouver

And the Gastown Steam Clock is barely mentioned

Jun 15, 2025 5:18 PM Read more >

Photos: 125 year-old photos show bird's-eye view of early Vancouver

Some of the views are unimaginable today.

Jun 14, 2025 10:15 AM Read more >

Iconic skateboarder Tony Hawk shares memories of Metro Vancouver skate venue

He came to skate the "labyrinth of ramps" for a new video in 1988.

Jun 10, 2025 12:15 PM Read more >

5 things you (probably) didn't know about Vancouver's Strathcona neighbourhood

From a tree with connections to the Mexican art world to the state of Vancouver's first permanent synagogue.

Jun 8, 2025 4:02 PM Read more >

5 more things you (probably) didn't know about the Vancouver Public Library

From a huge flood to a big (film) explosion

Jun 1, 2025 5:21 PM Read more >

Photos: Historic photos show evolution of East Vancouver neighbourhood

Have you seen Cedar Cove look like this?

May 31, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

'It looked like it was coming right into the ballpark': The night a meteor stopped a baseball game in Vancouver

On this day in B.C. sports history, headlines read: "Flashing Fireball Flusters Mounties"

May 28, 2025 4:15 PM Read more >

5 more things you (probably) didn't know about UBC

From $40 tuition to the Yell King to the Rabbit Line

May 25, 2025 3:39 PM Read more >

5 more things you (probably) didn't know about Vancouver's airport

From chopsticks to Disney memorabilia to a vacuum head.

May 19, 2025 4:41 PM Read more >