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Celebration of Light, 2001

Celebration of Light, 2001

Craig Hodge / Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Sun. 2001 Celebration of Light In 2000, Benson & Hedges withdrew funding for the Symphony of Fire annual fireworks and music competition, which it had sponsored for a decade.
Hornby Bike Lane, 2010

Hornby Bike Lane, 2010

Ian Smith/PNG. 2010 Hornby Bike Lane Downtown got even more cycle-friendly with the completion of the Hornby Street bike lane. View the entire Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­History 365 Series HERE .
VIDEO: Political Factions in Early Vancouver

VIDEO: Political Factions in Early Vancouver

Politicians have organized themselves into loose political factions from the earliest history of Vancouver. These were related to previous factions developed in Victoria. https://www.youtube.
Point Atkinson Lighthouse, 1996

Point Atkinson Lighthouse, 1996

Glen Baglo / Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Sun. 1996 Point Atkinson Lighthouse In a move to reduce overhead, Point Atkinson Lighthouse in West Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­is refitted for automation, along with all the other lighthouses on the BC coast.
Vancouver’s Golden Jubilee, 1936

Vancouver’s Golden Jubilee, 1936

City of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives, Mon P78.
Mayor Louis D. Taylor, 1931

Mayor Louis D. Taylor, 1931

City of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives, CVA 1477-168. Dominion Photo. 1931 Mayor Louis D. Taylor Mayoral touch. A city presence who just kept coming back, Mayor Louis D. Taylor pins a tassel on an interested party while canvassing for disabled children.
Gas Masks, 1941

Gas Masks, 1941

City of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Archives, CVA 586-1228. Photo Colt- man, Don Steffens Colmer. 1941 Gas Masks Just in time for Christmas, gas masks went on sale in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­on December 14, 1941.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Canucks, 1970

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Canucks, 1970

BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. 1970 Canucks Driving the puck home, Barry Wilkins (number 4) scores for the Canucks in the third period during their inaugural NHL game against the Los Angeles Kings.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Grizzlies, 2001

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Grizzlies, 2001

Arlen Redekop / The Province. 2001 Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Grizzlies Struggling to remain positive despite defeat, the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Grizzlies meet their end.
Dragon Boat Races, 1989

Dragon Boat Races, 1989

Les Bazso / The Province. 1989 Dragon Boat Races Over 100,000 spectators turn out yearly to get a tan and watch the dragon boat races in False Creek. The tradition began in 1989. View the entire Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­History 365 Series HERE .