This little bear went to Stanley Park

“The late Alasdair Cairns Russell (l.) created a character about a Whistler bear cub that travelled to Vancouver in a garbage truck. A book inspired by his notes and drawings has now been published by his mother.” FULL STORY

Posts Tagged: History

#5: James Douglas doted on Martha

James Douglas’ twinned chords of hope and fatherly guidance are captured in the following article by W. Kaye Lamb in… FULL STORY

#3 When Nanaimo was Colville

The Second Annual Report and Proceedings of the British Columbia Historical Association in 1924 records how 250 “Pioneers” of B.C…. FULL STORY

Secret graves

You’ve heard of Ellis Island, the processing station in New York harbour for millions of immigrants who came to America… FULL STORY

#2 The Mecca of B.C. is Friendly Cove at Nootka Sound

On Wednesday, August 13th, 1924, His Honour Walter Cameron Nichol, Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia, unveiled at Nootka Sound, Vancouver… FULL STORY