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Malkin Bowl, 1934

Malkin Bowl, 1934

City of 鶹ýӳArchives, CVA 1184-1963. Photo Jack Lindsay. 1934 Malkin Bowl Out on a beautiful summer day in Stanley Park, these concertgoers are enjoying the 1934 generosity of businessman and former mayor William H.
VIDEO: Political Factions in Early British Columbia

VIDEO: Political Factions in Early British Columbia

The surprising story of how adversarial politics developed in British Columbia. https://youtu.be/jtidM_9y6c4 Sam Sullivan is publishing 3 minute video blogs on British Columbia history and issues.
Burrard Bridge Controversy, 1949

Burrard Bridge Controversy, 1949

Leonard Frank photo, 鶹ýӳPublic Library VPL 6583D. 1949 Burrard Bridge Controversy Opened in 1932, the Burrard Bridge still managed to create controversy in 1949 when A.F.
Cypress Park, 1975

Cypress Park, 1975

Ministry of Environment. 1975 Cypress Park A view from Cypress Provincial Park overlooking Howe Sound. The park was created above West 鶹ýӳin 1975 and is bordered on the north and east by Mount Strachan and Hollyburn Mountain.
Terminal Steamship Company, 1902

Terminal Steamship Company, 1902

鶹ýӳPublic Library, Special Collections, VPL 7199. Philip Timms photo.
Student Protest at SFU, 1968

Student Protest at SFU, 1968

Dan Scott / 鶹ýӳSun.
Provincial Debt Clock, 1990

Provincial Debt Clock, 1990

PNG. 1990 Provincial Debt Clock Future shock. The BC Provincial Debt Clock is not a doomsday device, but it certainly displays a daunting dollar amount, as the expression on the face of this young future taxpayer seems to reflect.
Woodward’s Building, 2009

Woodward’s Building, 2009

Arlen Redekop / PNG. 2009 Woodward's Building A landmark returns to the 鶹ýӳskyline. Workers prepare a new red “W” before it is hoisted onto the redeveloped Woodward’s building. View the entire Metro 鶹ýӳHistory 365 Series HERE .
Know a weird BC history story? Tell us about it

Know a weird BC history story? Tell us about it

Did you watch all 10 episodes of the first season of our history show, BC Was Awesome ? We released them on our Facebook Page in September and they're also available on TELUS Optik . If you haven't seen them you can watch them all right here .
Orpheum Theatre and the VSO, 1977

Orpheum Theatre and the VSO, 1977

Courtesy 鶹ýӳSymphony Orchestra. 1977 Orpheum Theatre and the VSO The restored Orpheum Theatre opened with a special concert by its new tenant, the 鶹ýӳSymphony Orchestra. Reaction to the refurbished theatre was wonderfully positive.