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Here's the story of how Prince George's mascot was once kidnapped

Here's the story of how Prince George's mascot was once kidnapped

This is a weird one
Journey back in time with these incredible vintage images of Science World (Photos)

Journey back in time with these incredible vintage images of Science World (Photos)

Science World first opened its doors on May 6, 1989
North Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­museum wants you to Zoom back in time with archival backgrounds

North Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­museum wants you to Zoom back in time with archival backgrounds

The backgrounds they’ve selected range from historical postcards and photographs – such as an early image of Lonsdale Avenue and North Van’s former Streetcar No. 153 – to contemporary images of the Community History Centre in North Vancouver.
You can download colouring sheets of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­house design styles

You can download colouring sheets of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­house design styles

Sharpen your pencil crayons and fire up the printer!
North Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­residents used to love owning goats

North Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­residents used to love owning goats

Did you know that about 100 years ago, there were some 400 goats in the North Shore?
How Port Coquitlam became B.C.’s ground zero in history's deadliest outbreak

How Port Coquitlam became B.C.’s ground zero in history's deadliest outbreak

As we grapple amidst our generation's most devastating pandemic, we look back 102 years ago, when a troop train arrived in Port Coquitlam carrying the deadliest virus in human history. Here’s how it spread.
This educational organization offers free e-learning resources for all things Canadian history

This educational organization offers free e-learning resources for all things Canadian history

Historica Canada is committed to supporting teachers and students in facilitating virtual education, along with life-long learners wanting to expand their knowledge of Canadian history, with free e-learning offerings.
Take a road trip to the last remaining Brownies fried chicken restaurants in B.C.

Take a road trip to the last remaining Brownies fried chicken restaurants in B.C.

45 minutes from downtown Vancouver
This is how Kelowna dealt with the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918

This is how Kelowna dealt with the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918

"In order to prevent the spread of Spanish Influenza all schools, public and private, churches, theatres, moving picture halls, pool rooms and other places of amusement, and lodge meetings, are to be closed until further notice."
Owner behind iconic Burnaby sign remembered as strong businesswoman

Owner behind iconic Burnaby sign remembered as strong businesswoman

“She was really well known in the neighbourhood, both as a salesperson – because people shopped there from all over the region, not just Burnaby – but also for just being a really kind and caring woman and member of the community.â€