| In January 1942 the population of Dawson Creek was 500. By March of 1942, 24,000 people had arrived due to the construction of: |
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| In 1912, the first paper-producing machines in BC began operation at the mill in: |
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| This international art star was known simply as Ed to his friends and neighbours in the Cowichan Valley. Who was he? |
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| A gold prospector, filling out his claim sheet south of Nelson, spotted a toad jumping into view. He proceeded to name his claim site: |
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| To improve their working conditions, loggers and sawmill workers formed the Lumber Workers Industrial Union in: |
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| What famous and wealthy gold prospector had a “shop ‘til you drop” wife, who spent all his money? |
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| In 1858, James Hector’s horse fell into a turbulent river. While trying to rescue it, the horse nearly kicked him to death. Located in Yoho National Park, what is the name of the river? |
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| Marmots in British Columbia frequent the slopes of this mountain. Clue: The mountain’s name is another word for marmot: |
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| In 1903, 100 pairs of sky larks were imported to the Lower Mainland. What is a flock of sky larks called? |
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| During prohibition, the most popular island closest to the 49th parallel for Canadian rum runners was: |
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