Emery Barnes served on the BC provincial legislature for many years and was the first speaker in BC to be elected by a secret ballot. Through the advocacy of his family, Vancouver Parks Board named a multi-use, accessible park at the intersection of Richards Street and Davie Street in his honour.
The Battle of Vimy Ridge took place on April 9, 1917. Pte. R. Gilbert, one of the few Black men permitted to […]
On August 12, 1911, the Canadian government issued its infamous Order in Council to limit Black immigration to Canada. The purpose of […]
Toni Boot had been active in her community for many years, serving on various boards including Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen board, Okanagan Basin […]
Four candidates contended for two vacant Legislative Assembly seats in Victoria in an 1861 by-election. Joseph Trutch came in second in voting […]
