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Water Works price to be set at arbitration – October 31, 1890

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The amount to be paid by the Vancouver for the Water Works to be determined by an independent arbitration. This transcript was made in 2015 by Transcribimus volunteer Chris Stephenson…
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Vancouver volunteer militia approved – December 16, 1889

Vancouver volunteer militia approved – December 16, 1889

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Formation of a Battalion of Volunteer Militia and one or two Batteries of Garrison Artillery in the City of Vancouver was approved. Decision of last Council meeting to pay former…
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Vancouver corners chosen for fire hydrants, electric lights – October 9, 1888

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Intersections chosen for installation of electric lights and fire hydrants. Contractors agree to have debris along Stanley Park road disposed of by city, and the cost deducted from final payment. Hiring of cook and temporary nurse for new hospital approved.

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Parks Committee formed for City of Vancouver – September 26, 1888

Parks Committee formed for City of Vancouver – September 26, 1888

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Aldermen Dougall, Coldwell, Alexander and Brighouse elected to form Parks Committee, with H.P. McCraney, A.G. Ferguson, and R.G. Tatlow

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Vancouver cannot grant money to City Band – February 8, 1887

Vancouver cannot grant money to City Band – February 8, 1887

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Though unable to grant any money to form a City Band, council granted them free use of City Hall for rehearsal on any available evening. The Finance Committee (Ald. David Oppenheimer, chairman) recommends passing of a by-law to raise $150,000.

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Naming Vancouver
naming Vancouver How did Vancouver get its name? The standard answer does not explain the intense battle and the emotions it aroused.
Vancouver’s Three Cities

Naming Vancouver
Living in Vancouver you might not know it is actually an amalgamation of three cities. Their distinctive cultures survive today.

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