The Vancouver World vs Baby Killers: Patent Medicine in BC

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The Tragic Case of Baby Duncan in Victoria, BC [By Lani Russwurm] Baby Duncan of Victoria BC was sixteen days old when his parents gave him three drops of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy...

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Top 10 Indigenous Tours & Experiences in Vancouver and BC

24 Sep 2024

With National Day For Truth & Reconciliation nearing, you may be curious to learn what experiences and activities are available in Vancouver and across BC to deepen your understanding of Indigenous history and culture. In...

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Vancouver’s Zoot Suit Riots

19 Jun 2024

Vancouver’s had some infamous riots over the years. The 2011 riot after the Canucks’ Stanley Cup finals defeat is still fresh in the memory for many people. Of course that wasn’t even the first time,...

Was Gassy Jack’s Statue Toppled By His Courageous Wife?

09 Apr 2024

The man stood on a barrel, a rope around his neck. Cheers rang out as the rope tightened. Man and barrel teetered, then quickly crashed dramatically to the ground. “Gassy” Jack Deighton, Gastown’s namesake, was...

The Man Who Named Vancouver’s Streets… and Barely Escaped With His Life

04 Mar 2024

Leg-In-Boot Square, Blood Alley, Bucketwheel… Vancouver has some eccentric street names and many more conventional ones. It will probably come as no surprise to learn that 276 streets are named after men (in contrast, only...

Unearthing Vancouver’s Chilling History in Gastown

04 Oct 2023

As the autumn leaves fall gently on the cobblestone streets, Vancouver undergoes a transformation. Beyond the costumes and pumpkin-spiced treats, a darker allure emerges. Welcome to Gastown, where the echoes of the past reverberate through...

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The Vancouver World vs Baby Killers: Patent Medicine in BC

Top 10 Indigenous Tours & Experiences in Vancouver and BC

Vancouver’s Zoot Suit Riots

Was Gassy Jack’s Statue Toppled By His Courageous Wife?

The Man Who Named Vancouver’s Streets… and Barely Escaped With His Life

Unearthing Vancouver’s Chilling History in Gastown

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