Monday, February 16, 2026

Military history

Military Base at Jericho Beach

In the 20th century, RCAF Station Jericho Beach was one of Vancouver’s key military sites. Flying boats patrolled the Pacific every day, while pilots...

George Owen Johnson: A Remarkable Canadian Airman of the 20th Century

George Owen Johnson was one of Canada’s most accomplished aviators and senior Royal Canadian Air Force leaders. He began his career as a young...

Military Training Centre Camp Chilliwack

One of the most notable former bases near Vancouver is CFB Chilliwack. Across Canada, it’s remembered often — especially by those who served there...

September ’41: How Vancouverites Got Through the Uncertainty

In September 1941, people in Vancouver lived somewhere between long workdays and constant worry. Every morning, hundreds of workers streamed into the North Vancouver...

Vancouver’s Tradition of Charity During Wartime

As early as World War I, Vancouver’s residents raised funds for soldiers and their families, sewed clothes, and sent food packages overseas. During World...

The Most Intriguing Stories from the History of Vancouver’s Duke of Connaught’s Own Regiment

The British Columbia Regiment, commonly known as the Duke of Connaught’s Own (DCOR), is an armoured reconnaissance military unit of the Canadian Army's Primary...

The History of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Regiment

The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada was established on November 24, 1910, by a group of Vancouver residents of Scottish descent. After officially affiliating with...

Vancouver Women: The WWII Home Front Heroes

The role of women in Vancouver society changed dramatically during World War II. As this period was transformative for all Canadians, the nation demanded...

Vancouver pendant la Première Guerre mondiale

Le 28 juin 1914, un nationaliste serbe assassine l'archiduc François-Ferdinand de l'Empire austro-hongrois. Plusieurs années auparavant, le grand empire avait annexé une partie des...

Que s’est-il passé pendant la grande bataille de Maple Bay?

Vancouver possède une histoire riche, marquée par des batailles, des guerres et divers conflits. Aujourd'hui, nous nous penchons sur l'un des plus anciens affrontements....
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