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28 photos from a drive through Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­in 1966 (PHOTOS)

28 photos from a drive through Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­in 1966 (PHOTOS)

There are some notable landmarks in here, as well as a wonderful snapshot of what life was like on the roads of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­in 1966.
Never-before-seen video of driving through Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­50 years ago

Never-before-seen video of driving through Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­50 years ago

The Ministry of Transportation just released a wonderful archival video from 1966! In it they drive from Horseshoe Bay, through downtown Vancouver, up Main street then onto Kingsway to Burnaby.
From the Archives #9: Our favourite historical photos of the week

From the Archives #9: Our favourite historical photos of the week

We love sifting through the incredible photo collection at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives. Here are our favourite finds from this week. 1. Young boy making a chalkboard sign offering lawn mowing services, 1942 2. St.
5 things you didn’t know about Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Fire and Rescue Services

5 things you didn’t know about Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Fire and Rescue Services

Vancouver's fire department has a storied history
15 totally 80's moments from a defunct Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­newspaper

15 totally 80's moments from a defunct Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­newspaper

A couple weeks back I happened upon the "morgue" for a newspaper that Glacier Media used to publish, here at our new office where we work alongside other Glacier properties The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Courier , Westender , BIV , The Growler and REW.ca .
From the Archives #8: Our favourite historical photos of the week

From the Archives #8: Our favourite historical photos of the week

We love sifting through the incredible photo collection at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives. Here are our favourite finds from this week: 1. Barrister L.P. Eckstein's office in a tent after the great fire, 1886 2. Member of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Rowing Club, ca.
Finally: The future of McBarge is revealed (and you can be involved!)

Finally: The future of McBarge is revealed (and you can be involved!)

McBarge fans can not only get on board (legally!) for a tour, but also throw some money down towards its future.
10 Photos from Vancouver's Most Powerful Riots and Protests

10 Photos from Vancouver's Most Powerful Riots and Protests

When you look at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­as whole, it's easy to see that we're a city of extremes.
Priceless posters from Vancouver's history dug out of squatters cabin

Priceless posters from Vancouver's history dug out of squatters cabin

At Maplewood Farm, artists Jeremy and Sus Borsos are currently restoring a relic from the Dollarton squatter era. The couple discovered event posters from the 1920s when they reached the Blue Cabin’s subfloor.
5 Exclusive Behind the Scenes Photos from Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion Tour

5 Exclusive Behind the Scenes Photos from Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion Tour

On March 21, 1985, world-class wheelchair marathoner and Paralympic medalist Rick Hansen set out from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­on his Man In Motion World Tour.