By Greg Scott The Unlikely Revolutionary: The Life and Legacy of Amor De Cosmos In the annals of Canadian history, few figures stand out quite like Amor De Cosmos—a man whose very name seemed to encapsulate the audacity and eccentricity that marked his life. Born William Alexander Smith, he would become one of British Columbia’s…
By Greg Scott Richard McBride: The Architect of Modern British Columbia In the early years of the 20th century, as British Columbia transitioned from a frontier outpost to a burgeoning province within Canada, it found its political compass in the figure of Richard McBride. A man of considerable charm and political acumen, McBride was a…
By Greg Scott W.A.C. Bennett: The Builder of British Columbia In the sweeping panorama of Canadian history, there are figures who stand out not just for their political acumen, but for their vision—men who saw beyond the immediate challenges of their day and laid the foundations for the future. Such a man was W.A.C. Bennett,…
The Life and Legacy of Governor James Douglas: The Founding Father of British Columbia In the mid-19th century, as the British Empire stretched its hand across the globe, there arose on the rugged coast of the Pacific Northwest a man whose name would become synonymous with the birth of British Columbia. His name was James…
By Greg Scott Richard Blanshard: The Reluctant Governor of Vancouver Island In the history of British Columbia, where larger-than-life figures such as James Douglas and W.A.C. Bennett dominate the landscape, the name Richard Blanshard often appears as a footnote—a brief, almost forgotten chapter in the story of a province’s birth. Yet, his tenure as the…
