Vancouver History Nexus Starter Pack
Fascinating, full of facts, and some fun. A starter pack of those actively involved in the subject of Vancouver and its History—in academics, journalism or as authors—with more to be added as this platform grows.
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@theaaronchapman.bsky.social
@readlocalbc.bsky.social
Celebrating the vibrant community of authors, publishers, bookstores, and libraries in our province. Tag your posts with #ReadLocalBC and #BCBooks 📚 ReadLocalBC.ca
@squamishchief.bsky.social
Squamish's award-winning newspaper, in print every week and online all the time. Sign up for our free daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/3qqIlrd
@thetyee.ca
Independent BC-based journalism swimming against the current. Paywall-free since 2003. support.thetyee.ca
@bsky.app
official Bluesky account (check username👆) Bugs, feature requests, feedback: support@bsky.app
@historicacanada.bsky.social
Historica Canada is a charitable organization that offers educational programs in both official languages. / Historica Canada est un organisme de bienfaisance qui offre des programmes éducatifs dans les deux langues officielles.
@cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social
Bringing Canada's history to everyone, the good, the bad, the weird. Enjoy my podcasts Canadian History Ehx and From John to Justin
@on-this-day-canada.bluesky.bot
Exploring Canada’s Past: Sharing daily insights and stories about events, milestones, and remarkable moments in Canadian history. Source: https://www.onthisday.com Managed by @khanjakee.bsky.social For educational purposes only.
@moaubc.bsky.social
Opening May 15 at 6 pm — VALUE: Rebecca Belmore at the Museum of Anthropology. #VisitMOA. xʷməθkʷəy̓əm | Musqueam Territory. https://moa.ubc.ca/
@bclhc.bsky.social
Working people and their unions in BC. https://www.labourheritagecentre.ca
@starwalkbc.com
Stay connected with over 300 talented and celebrated inductees of the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame through our tours and events. Browse the StarWalk, StandingOvations, and Vancouver Favourites on our website BCEntertainmentHallofFame.com / StarWalkBC.com
@vanarchives.bsky.social
@museumofvan.bsky.social
Vancouver's story begins here. #AtMOV We are open seven days a week! 🕔 Sun—Wed: 10am—5pm 🕗 Thu—Sat: 10am—8pm Book tickets & learn more about the MOV: http://bit.ly/39tFYvm
@viawesome.bsky.social
Keeping Vancouver in the know about news, food, Canucks hockey, and events since 2008. Miss us on Meta? Sign up for our newsletters: http://bit.ly/47G6jjw
@vancouversun.bsky.social
Western Canada's largest news team. Send tips to VanTips@postmedia.com. Sign up for our free newsletters here: https://vancouversun.com/newsletters/
@theprovince.com
B.C. News. Sports. Entertainment. Send tips to VanTips@postmedia.com. Sign up for our free newsletters here: https://theprovince.com/newsletters/
@miss604.com
Vancouver blogger Miss604.com 🦋 Co-Author: Bluesky for Dummies (May 2025) 💻 Managing Partner sixty4media 📰 Columnist & Photographer 📚 Author & Technical Editor ⭐️ Nonprofit Board Vice President 💟 @johnbollwitt.com
@evelazarus.bsky.social
Eight-time award losing author and true crime podcaster with a passion for history. New book: Beneath Dark Waters: The Legacy of the Empress of Ireland Shipwreck out April 2025 http://evelazarus.com/
@vanalogueyvr.bsky.social
Vancouver heritage advocate, researcher, writer, photographer, walking tour guide, and flâneur (flâneuse). Author: Mount Pleasant Stories: Historical Walking Tours - 2023 City of Vancouver Heritage Award recipient. Contributor at Scout Magazine.
@thelani.bsky.social
pedestrian, mudlark, historian, proletarian, downtown eastsider, old bottle collector, writer, union member (cupe 5536), vancouverite, friend, addict, cyclist, cat owner, researcher, flaneur, and probably a few other things.
@belshaw.bsky.social
Writer. Historian. Cyclist. Writing a history of cycling. 🛋️ Vancouver based 📚 Open textbooks https://opentextbc.ca/postconfederation/ 🧭 Local stories https://www.anvilpress.com/books/vancouver-noir-1930-1960 Elbows up.
@theaaronchapman.bsky.social
Vancouver BC Historian, Author, Musician, & Voice Actor lately! 2 time BC Book Prize Winner. Elected to Royal Historical Society in 2020. Ask around, my story checks out