 Fun facts about the Greater Vancouver region |
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serene
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 Jun 14 2008, 05:52 PM
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Just thought I'd cut and paste it here for fun - cut and paste is legal, right?
 No way, I wouldn't type 'em up all by myself  1859 – for most of British Columbia's time as a colony, New Westminster was the capital city. This title remained until 1868, when the capital was moved to Victoria. 1886 – all but two buildings of the new city of Vancouver were destroyed by fire. 1913 – Kingsway – originally an overland “escape route” from New Westminster to English Bay in the 1860s – became B.C.’s first paved highway. In 1923, it became part of the Pacific Coast Highway system, which in its heyday, stretched from Vancouver to California. 1942 – in preparation of a potential air attack following the bombing of Pearl Harbour, the federal government chose the Willingdon Heights area of Burnaby – where Brentwood Town Centre Station is today – as the location for a top-secret anti-aircraft gun battery. 1953 – Vancouver earned a place on the world entertainment map when the cast and director of the hit play, Tobacco Road, were arrested for putting on a “lewd and lascivious” production. Some of those artists are now in the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame. 1983 – B.C. Place Stadium was opened by Queen Elizabeth and is now the home of the B.C. Lions and numerous major trade shows and concerts. and the rest everyone seems to know already  1986 – the theme of Expo ‘86, the World’s Fair, was “Transportation and Communication: World in Motion – World in Touch” and SkyTrain was one of the main showpieces. 2004 and 2005 – Vancouver was voted the “Best City in the Americas” by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. 2005 – The “Economist Intelligence Unit”, a research group connected to the respected British financial journal, named Vancouver the “world's most liveable city.” 2010 – Vancouver will be hosting the 21st Olympic Winter Games from February 12 to 28 and the 10th Paralympics Winter Games from March 12 to 21. Yes, our city is young and beautiful  |
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Ryanissimo
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Jun 14 2008, 06:00 PM
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QUOTE (serene @ Jun 14 2008, 05:52 PM)  Just thought I'd cut and paste it here for fun - cut and paste is legal, right? No way, I wouldn't type 'em up all by myself ... 1942 – in preparation of a potential air attack following the bombing of Pearl Harbour, the federal government chose the Willingdon Heights area of Burnaby – where Brentwood Town Centre Station is today – as the location for a top-secret anti-aircraft gun battery. Yes, our city is young and beautiful That's quite an interesting fact. 
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serene
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Jun 14 2008, 06:13 PM
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QUOTE (Ryanissimo @ Jun 14 2008, 07:00 PM) That's quite an interesting fact. lol I like your "signature" I just noticed it  p.s. I still haven't figured out how to put one for myself  or I just didn't take time to try it out
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| guest |
Jun 14 2008, 06:32 PM
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QUOTE (serene @ Jun 14 2008, 05:52 PM) 1859 - for most of British Columbia's time as a colony, New Westminster was the capital city. This title remained until 1868, when the capital was moved to Victoria. I believe it's not correct. New Westminster was capitol for only a few years (2-3?) Before and after that it was Victoria (first for colony of Vancouver Island, later as capitol of all BC once it was founded) |
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Ryanissimo
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Jun 14 2008, 06:33 PM
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QUOTE (serene @ Jun 14 2008, 06:13 PM) lol I like your "signature" I just noticed it p.s. I still haven't figured out how to put one for myself or I just didn't take time to try it out Well, you simply click on "My Controls" and then click on "Edit Signature"
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| Tim Horton`s Bastard Child |
Jun 14 2008, 07:07 PM
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2009.- An earthquake of 9.5 hits Vancouver and destroy that rainny full of junkies, asians and overated expensive city.
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| Zoolander |
Jun 14 2008, 07:17 PM
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QUOTE (serene @ Jun 14 2008, 05:52 PM) Just thought I'd cut and paste it here for fun - cut and paste is legal, right? No way, I wouldn't type 'em up all by myself 1859 – for most of British Columbia's time as a colony, New Westminster was the capital city. This title remained until 1868, when the capital was moved to Victoria. 1886 – all but two buildings of the new city of Vancouver were destroyed by fire. 1913 – Kingsway – originally an overland “escape route” from New Westminster to English Bay in the 1860s – became B.C.’s first paved highway. In 1923, it became part of the Pacific Coast Highway system, which in its heyday, stretched from Vancouver to California. 1942 – in preparation of a potential air attack following the bombing of Pearl Harbour, the federal government chose the Willingdon Heights area of Burnaby – where Brentwood Town Centre Station is today – as the location for a top-secret anti-aircraft gun battery. 1953 – Vancouver earned a place on the world entertainment map when the cast and director of the hit play, Tobacco Road, were arrested for putting on a “lewd and lascivious” production. Some of those artists are now in the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame. 1983 – B.C. Place Stadium was opened by Queen Elizabeth and is now the home of the B.C. Lions and numerous major trade shows and concerts. and the rest everyone seems to know already 1986 – the theme of Expo ‘86, the World’s Fair, was “Transportation and Communication: World in Motion – World in Touch” and SkyTrain was one of the main showpieces. 2004 and 2005 – Vancouver was voted the “Best City in the Americas” by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. 2005 – The “Economist Intelligence Unit”, a research group connected to the respected British financial journal, named Vancouver the “world's most liveable city.” 2010 – Vancouver will be hosting the 21st Olympic Winter Games from February 12 to 28 and the 10th Paralympics Winter Games from March 12 to 21. Yes, our city is young and beautiful Serene You forgot that Roger Bannister broke the 4 minute mile record right here at Empire Stadium. How could you forget? 
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serene
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Jun 14 2008, 07:39 PM
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QUOTE (Ryanissimo @ Jun 14 2008, 06:33 PM) Well, you simply click on "My Controls" and then click on "Edit Signature" Hey I think I did it yahooooooooo tyvm
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| chinese army |
Jun 14 2008, 07:44 PM
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Fun Fact #11: The Chinese are taking over.
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serene
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Jun 14 2008, 07:45 PM
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QUOTE (Zoolander @ Jun 14 2008, 07:17 PM) Serene You forgot that Roger Bannister broke the 4 minute mile record right here at Empire Stadium. How could you forget? Sorry Zoolander I'll try to rememeber it now
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Jun 14 2008, 08:12 PM
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QUOTE (serene @ Jun 14 2008, 05:52 PM) 1913 - Kingsway - originally an overland "escape route" from New Westminster to English Bay in the 1860s What's an overland escape route? I thought it was originally (as least a part) an old indian path and later it was widened to provide access to deep water harbour in Coal harbour (todays downtown Vancouver). |
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