Today in Local History

On January 6, 1908, the Pantages Theatre at 152 East Hastings opened. Find out what else happened in January…

On February 1, 1969—39 years ago today—the Nine O’Clock Gun in Stanley Park was “kidnapped” by UBC Engineering students, who returned the 1,500-pound cannon for a “ransom” which was given to the Children’s Hospital. Find out what else happened in February…

Vancouver-born Karen Magnussen won the World Women’s Figure Skating Championship, held in Bratislava in what was then Czechoslovakia, on March 3, 1973. Find out what else happened in March…

On April 2, 1978, the Vancouver Parks Board voted to rename Capilano Stadium after Nat Bailey. Find out what else happened in April…

On May 2, 1940, the first sod was turned in the construction of “the new Shaughnessy Military Hospital.” World War Two would ensure this was to be a busy place. Find out what else happened in May…