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Good memories growing up in Steveston
Well, it's along story. Better grab a coffee or something. It's about Steveston... growing up here. It all started when Steveston was so small everyone ...
His Story: Paul Piatocka, fisherman
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My father-in-law, Paul Piatocka, grew up on a farm in Alberta. He moved to Steveston, BC at a young age and soon joined the gillnet fleet where he fished ...
In 1894 construction began on the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
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The Gulf of Georgia Cannery was started in Steveston this year. A common sight here was square-rigged sailing ships, lining up to load canned salmon for ...
During 1900 in Steveston
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The first meeting of the recently incorporated Japanese Fishermen’s Benevolent Society (Dantai) at the Phoenix Cannery in Steveston was held May 10. And ...
The Interurban began between Vancouver and Steveston
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In 1905, the CPR leased the Vancouver and Lulu Island Railway (incorporated in 1891, but not owned by the CPR until 1902) to the BC Electric Railway, which ...
1982: The restored London Heritage Farm opened to the public
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In 1982, London Heritage Farm, restored by the Richmond Historical and Museum Society, opened to the public. The farm overlooks the south arm of the Fraser ...
1987: The Easthope Brothers Steveston shop closed
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In 1987, The Easthope Brothers Steveston shop closed. For decades the company had built marine engines used by BC's fishing fleet. The virtual museum website ...
April 1, 1942: Japanese-Canadians begin to be moved to internment camps
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On April 1, 1942 Japanese-Canadians begin to be moved from the west coast to internment camps in the interior and points east. The government "took into ...
February 28, 1958: The famed "Interurban" tramlines had their final run today
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On February 28, 1958 The famed "Interurban" tramlines had their final run today on the Marpole-Steveston run, the region’s last remaining route. According ...
October 28, 1945: Tomekichi Homma, labor contractor and civil rights activist, died, age 80
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On October 28, 1945 Tomekichi Homma, labor contractor and civil rights activist, died in Slocan, B.C., aged 80. He was born June 6, 1865 in Onigoshi-mura,...
Fraser Pilot
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TIDE & CURRENT—Still farther down, the river broadens and slows as it meets the stronger tidal surge from the Gulf of Georgia. This slowing reduces ...
A Trip Down Memory Lane
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WAY OUT WEST: THE BC ADVENTURES—We drove out to Steveston Village, a little fishing community just southwest of Richmond. As a kid I used to ride ...
Historic Steveston building and its links to the past
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This is on Moncton Street in Steveston. It's currently a bike shop owned by my cousin, Brett, who previously operated the shop as a sports consignment ...
Interesting Story on the Fraser River Boat Olympia
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THE MINUTE AFTER—The Steveston Museum in Richmond British Columbia has an interesting section on Fraser River Boats. According to the Steveston Recollections,...
Waterfront getaway: Tranquility and good food in BC
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THE STARPHOENIX—Sipping their lattes, the four Vancouver cyclists eased tired muscles and relaxed in the warm sunshine beaming down on this historic ...
