2019 Courtenay

2019 Courtenay

Not Just Stones and Beads

Karen Aird Karen Aird was the keynote speaker at the BC Historical Federation conference in Courtenay in May....

Ronald Greene appointed Honorary Life Member

Ronald Greene of Victoria has been appointed an Honorary Life Member of the BC Historical Federation (BCHF), a special distinction that was...

Silvery Slocan takes Best News & Media prize

Each year, the BCHF offers a certificate and cash prize of $250 for published news and media resources by members, which includes...

Recognition awards presented at annual conference

A suite of awards was presented at the BCHF annual conference last Saturday in Courtenay. Awards of...

Esther Sharp of Ladysmith wins Best Article Prize

Vice-President Caroline Ross and President Shannon Bettles present award to Esther Sharp Esther Sharp is the recipient of...

There are stories to tell… Legacy Fund recipients announced

"There are stories to tell... from across British Columbia". Special guest Paul Ferguson —adjudicator on the Centennial Legacy Fund committee —spoke to...

Winners of the 36th annual BCHF Historical Writing Competition announced

The award celebrates books that make significant contributions to the historical literature of British Columbia. The prizes were awarded...

Comox Valley: Who Is Taking Care of History? Report from the BCHF annual conference

Delegates from around B.C. gathered in the Comox Valley to explore the region’s rich history, and to establish the British Columbia Historical...
Laura Moberg accepts scholarship award

UBC’s Laura Moberg earns W. Kaye Lamb scholarship

UBC student Laura Moberg is the recipient of the 2019 W. Kaye Lamb Award for the best student works. The award and...

2019 BCHF conference now underway: Who is taking care of history?

The BCHF conference is underway — delegates are gathering in Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland this weekend to share, learn, discuss and promote...