In September 2018 the City of Vancouver renamed 15 public spaces to commemorate the work of prominent local residents. The Cambie Street Plaza, located on the south side of the Cambie Street Bridge and north of the east off-ramp, was renamed the Barbara Howard Plaza after the esteemed athlete and educator.
Her story
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The Historic Sites and Monuments Board plaque is located at the Central Saanich United Church formerly The Shady Creek Church. The plaque, […]
