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The First Capital of British Columbia

The First Capital of British Columbia

Vancouver, Washington was the original Capital of proto British Columbia. Bigger than San Fransisco and Los Angeles, it was one of the most important cities on the West Coast.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Heritage Foundation Weekly: Grandview Places of Worship Walking Tour

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Heritage Foundation Weekly: Grandview Places of Worship Walking Tour

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Heritage Foundation is a registered charity supporting the conservation of heritage buildings and structures in recognition of their contribution to the city’s economy, sustainability and culture.
Video: The Dimensions of Vancouver

Video: The Dimensions of Vancouver

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgHVnpv9oJY Sam Sullivan is publishing one 3 minute video blog every two weeks on British Columbia history and issues. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­is Awesome will be presenting some of these here.
Ghost Towns of BC: Ioco

Ghost Towns of BC: Ioco

Most of BC’s ghost towns are company towns. Where a business pays its employees, but also builds the infrastructure around them: housing, recreation, food, gear, everything.
EXPO86 - Submission Deadline Extended to April 15!

EXPO86 - Submission Deadline Extended to April 15!

Thirty years on, how do you remember Expo86? Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ has partnered with the Pendulum Gallery in search of the untold stories of Expo86. 2016 marks the 30th Anniversary of this defining event from Vancouver's recent past.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Heritage Foundation Weekly: Stories from the Heritage Site Finder Part 1

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Heritage Foundation Weekly: Stories from the Heritage Site Finder Part 1

Geoff Huffman with homegrown goods in the backyard of Katy and Geoff Huffmans' heritage house in Hastings Sunrise. They have been planting trees and landscaping inspired by old photos of what was once on the site.
Secret Vancouver: Return to Hogan's Alley

Secret Vancouver: Return to Hogan's Alley

It's a must-watch for anyone interested in the rich history of Vancouver
Vancouver’s 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games

Vancouver’s 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games

The 1954 Games marked the city’s first major attempt to use a sporting event to build social and economic legacies.
Remember Expo86?

Remember Expo86?

Thirty years on, how do you remember Expo86? Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ has partnered with the Pendulum Gallery in search of the untold stories of Expo86. 2016 marks the 30th Anniversary of this defining event from Vancouver's recent past.
Ghost Towns of BC: Sandon, The Electric City

Ghost Towns of BC: Sandon, The Electric City

“Silver, Lead, and Hell are raised in the Slocan and if you don’t have a hand in producing these articles, your services are not required.