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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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1842-1897::From Gold Rush Californians to Old Sourdough Miners
A short summary of the gold rush miners who helped shape the West.
Papertown Station
Jul 12, 20243 min read
149
1912::Pilot Thompson and His House Near Beacon Hill Park, Vancouver Island
A pioneer of the pilotage trade on Vancouver Island.
Papertown Station
Apr 20, 20241 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
44
1914::The Duchess and Her Royal Christmas Gift of Maple Syrup to Canadian Soldiers
A special gift of Maple Syrup from home.
Papertown Station
Apr 4, 20242 min read
41
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
105
2024::A Winter Flight and a Journey Through Time
A reflective flight to the coast on a cold winter day.
Papertown Station
Feb 28, 20242 min read
84
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
79
1864::A Christmas Apparition in Victoria, British Columbia
The Christmas Carol of Timothy Tadpole in Victoria, British Columbia
Papertown Station
Jan 2, 20241 min read
120
1853::The Sim-moquis of Vancouver Island
One of the earliest written accounts of Vancouver Island's Sasquatch legend.
Papertown Station
Jan 2, 20241 min read
116
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
48
1896::Chief of Police Crime Report for Victoria, British Columbia
A year-end summary of the capital city's offences.
Papertown Station
Dec 20, 20231 min read
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