Month: September 2024

The Lost Vancouver: Fred Herzog’s Early Color Street Photographs of Canada From the 1950s and 1960s

Fred Herzog arrived in Vancouver in 1953. The young German immigrant was fascinated by all aspects of Canadian life, and set out to document it with his camera. He worked as a medical photographer by day, and on evenings and…

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The Halifax explosion: The naval accident that erased an entire city in Canada, 1917

The Halifax explosion: The naval accident that erased an entire city in Canada, 1917 A massive smoke cloud rises into the sky moments after the 2.9 kiloton explosion. It was a blast heard around the world. News of what happened…

These vintage photographs capture people crossing the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge in Vancouver, 1890-1910

These vintage photographs capture people crossing the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge in Vancouver, 1890-1910 The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a simple suspension bridge crossing the Capilano River in the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The current bridge is…

Vintage Photos That Show What Toronto Looked Like in the 1900s

Vintage Photos That Show What Toronto Looked Like in the 1900s Toronto in the 1900s was a different city from the one we know today. The center of business had moved west of the historical Town of York site and…

These Fascinating Photos Capture Street Scenes of Montreal in the 1950s

These Fascinating Photos Capture Street Scenes of Montreal in the 1950s Montreal, the vibrant and culturally rich city nestled in the Canadian province of Quebec, has a storied history that has shaped its identity into what it is today.One of…

Vancouver’s Stanley Park through vintage photos that show a bygone era, 1900s-1930s

Vancouver’s Stanley Park through vintage photos that show a bygone era, 1900s-1930s Stanley Park in Vancouver is one of the most renowned urban parks in the world, attracting visitors from all over the globe.   With its lush forests, stunning…

The real story of the “Wait for me, Daddy” photograph, 1940

The real story of the “Wait for me, Daddy” photograph, 1940 The photo ‘Wait for me, Daddy’ shows Private Jack Bernard, B.C. Regiment saying goodbye to his son Warren Bernard in New Westminster, 1940. “Wait for Me, Daddy” is an…

Canadian Soldiers Playing Hockey on a Rink They Built in Korea, 1952

Canadian Soldiers Playing Hockey on a Rink They Built in Korea, 1952 Canadians’ enthusiasm for hockey was evident during the Korean War, in which 27,000 Canadian troops participated in the defense of freedom. The winter of 1952 was bone-chilling enough…

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These Fascinating Photos Capture the Everyday Life of Toronto in the 1960s

These Fascinating Photos Capture the Everyday Life of Toronto in the 1960s One of the most captivating ways to delve into Toronto’s bygone days is through this remarkable collection of photographs that chronicle the everyday life of the city in…

New poll reveals why Donald Trump and Kamala Harris should pay attention to this secret swing state

Vice President Kamala Harris is currently beating out former President Trump by two points in Virginia. The new findings, conducted by the University of Mary Washington, found that 48 percent of respondents favored Harris, compared to Trump’s 46 percent. Virginians said that the…