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1886-1988::The Race of the Christmas Orange Ships to Vancouver Island
Every year... just in time for Christmas!
Papertown Station
Dec 19, 20247 min read
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1936::Lord Mayor of London Attends Golden Jubilee in Vancouver, British Columbia
Sir Percy Vincent made history as the first Lord Mayor of London to visit Canada.
Papertown Station
Apr 18, 20242 min read
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1937::Tragedy Calls for Change on Vancouver Island’s Malahat Highway
A tragic loss for Vancouver Island's sports community.
Papertown Station
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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1937::Vancouver Island's Door-to-Door Vegetable Man
The cold produce delivery man with a hot idea.
Papertown Station
Feb 26, 20241 min read
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1950::A Bird's Eye View of Victoria, British Columbia
A photo to commemorate 100 years of government in British Columbia.
Papertown Station
Jan 2, 20241 min read
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1897-1914::The Hinton Electric Company in Victoria, British Columbia
The little electric company that illuminated a province.
Papertown Station
Nov 7, 20232 min read
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1947::Record-Breaking Christmas Mail Arrives at Victoria's Bay Street Armoury
Vancouver Islanders receive their Christmas parcels on time.
Papertown Station
Dec 22, 20221 min read
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1911::Two 60-Pound Salmon Caught With Rod & Line on Vancouver Island
Two salmon to promote a province.
Papertown Station
Dec 13, 20221 min read
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1915::The Pioneer of the Metropolitan Garage in Victoria, British Columbia
Joining the short list of Vancouver Island's automobile pioneers.
Papertown Station
Dec 9, 20223 min read
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1922::Left-Side to Right-Side Road Rule Change in British Columbia
A New Year's Day present from British Columbia's Provincial Government.
Papertown Station
Dec 4, 20222 min read
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1936::A Snow Day in Victoria, British Columbia
A wintery scene in the bustling Vancouver Island city.
Papertown Station
Nov 29, 20222 min read
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1846::The Oregon Question
North America's West Coast shortly before the Oregon Treaty.
Papertown Station
Sep 24, 20222 min read
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