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The Hidden History of Kitsilano Beach

It may be a haven for the beautiful people now, but the history of Vancouver’s “muscle beach” is anything but pretty.

Hotel Vancouver Turns 80

A new exhibition celebrating the history of the Vancouver landmark involved bringing a live horse into the lobby.

Hollywood Hospital

In late 1950s through the ‘60s, the New Westminster facility was known for its work in the controversial field of psychedelic therapy.

George Garrett: Intrepid Reporter

The veteran newsman revisits his scoops from the crime beat.

Vancouver City Archivist Major James Skitt Matthews

He has been dubbed The Man Who Saved Vancouver.

Inside the Museum of Vancouver’s Vault

Some 75,000 items, including Rogers Sugar artifacts and Chinese opera costumes, remain under lock and key.

Vancouver’s Forgotten Nightlife Haunts

A far cry from the scornful No Fun City label of today.

Roedde House Museum

A glimpse into the day-to-day lives of Victorian-era Vancouverites.

Murder by Milkshake

A Vancouver historian’s book brings to life the story of an infamous local homicide.

The Outrageous Life And Death Of Francis Rattenbury

A tale of a man driven to succeed at all costs; of bankruptcies and ruined lives; and of arrogance, corruption, scandal, and murder.