History

Iconic skateboarder Tony Hawk shares memories of Metro Vancouver skate venue

He came to skate the "labyrinth of ramps" for a new video in 1988.

Jun 10, 2025 12:15 PM Read more >

5 things you (probably) didn't know about Vancouver's Strathcona neighbourhood

From a tree with connections to the Mexican art world to the state of Vancouver's first permanent synagogue.

Jun 8, 2025 4:02 PM Read more >

5 more things you (probably) didn't know about the Vancouver Public Library

From a huge flood to a big (film) explosion

Jun 1, 2025 5:21 PM Read more >

Photos: Historic photos show evolution of East Vancouver neighbourhood

Have you seen Cedar Cove look like this?

May 31, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

'It looked like it was coming right into the ballpark': The night a meteor stopped a baseball game in Vancouver

On this day in B.C. sports history, headlines read: "Flashing Fireball Flusters Mounties"

May 28, 2025 4:15 PM Read more >

5 more things you (probably) didn't know about UBC

From $40 tuition to the Yell King to the Rabbit Line

May 25, 2025 3:39 PM Read more >

5 more things you (probably) didn't know about Vancouver's airport

From chopsticks to Disney memorabilia to a vacuum head.

May 19, 2025 4:41 PM Read more >

Metro Vancouver forecast: Mixed-bag expected for Vancouver with showers and sunshine

There's a slim chance of lightning, too

May 19, 2025 3:39 PM Read more >

5 unusual Vancouver criminal moments you (probably) didn't know about

From a terrible getaway to a series of stolen cars, these crimes all happened in these parts

May 11, 2025 5:11 PM Read more >

5 things about public art in Vancouver you (probably) didn't know

From the attempt to hire a dead sculptor to the long journey of Girl in Westsuit to the moving of Vancouver's oldest mural.

May 4, 2025 5:33 PM Read more >