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Headlines from the past: Coquitlam's old Forensic Psychiatric Hospital was 'one of the worst facilities I've ever seen'

The building was originally built in 1948 as a veterans hospital.

Nov 24, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

5 historic tragedies in Vancouver you (probably) didn't know about

Vancouver has had its share of tragedies

Nov 21, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Vancou'd have been: A mega project 110 years ago would have turned Burrard Inlet into a lake

It could have altered the course of Metro Vancouver

Nov 16, 2023 1:50 PM Read more >

5 crimes you (probably) didn't know about in Vancouver

From turtle thefts to hypocritical corruption

Nov 5, 2023 4:52 PM Read more >

5 things you (probably) didn't know about Vancouver's False Creek

It's played a role in a lot of Vancouver's history.

Oct 29, 2023 5:18 PM Read more >

Time Traveller: The famous All Blacks rugby team comes to Vancouver

The men's national team from New Zealand made this stop during a 1925 world tour, leaving behind a trophy that is still given to Lower Mainland high school champions today

Oct 29, 2023 7:06 AM Read more >

Photos: This is what it looked like to bike around Vancouver 120 years ago

Cycling has been a part of life in Vancouver since the late 19th century

Oct 25, 2023 8:50 AM Read more >

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

From a slippery prank to published party reviews

Oct 22, 2023 5:08 PM Read more >

Photos: There was a fleet of electric vehicles in Vancouver 110 years ago

"Bottled electricity makes this truck go"

Oct 19, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Discover Richmond's hidden island under Knight Street Bridge

How did Richmond’s Mitchell Island become today’s industrial zone?

Oct 8, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >