Small Voices

On November 7, 1885 the ceremonial last spike was driven to complete the Canadian Pacific Railway. This is the story of how young Edward Mallandaine snuck into the photo.

This is the story of how Joe Fortes, an immigrant from Trinidad, was appointed the first official lifeguard in Vancouver.

In May 1967 Dan McLeod published the first edition of his alternative newspaper, the Georgia Straight. He reflects on his life running one of the most controversial papers in Canada.

In 1947 a group of kids from Ladysmith BC protested the rising price of chocolate bars.

Renowned Vancouver artist Ken Lum reflects on his childhood and what the East Van Cross represents to him.

At the age of 12, Severn Suzuki delivered a passionate speech before the UN on climate change. Years later, she reflects on that important day and what it means now that she is a mother.

Vancouver Sun photographer, Glenn Baglo, reflects on what it was like to be at the centre of the Gastown Riot, capturing the event on film.

Rex Weyler is one of the original founders of Greenpeace. Rex talks about his early days with the organization, and what it was like being a photographer on the first Greenpeace whale campaign voyage.

Judy Williams, one of the central ambassadors and protectors of Vancouver's Wreck Beach, reflects on her life as a naturalist, and what the beach means to her.

Discover lesser-known stories from BC history, including the Candy Bar Strike of 1947 and the tale of Vancouver's first lifeguard, Joe Fortes.