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On Sunday, up to 600 members of Chinese Freemasons chapters across Canada are set to gather at the organization's headquarters in Vancouver to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the foundation of its first chapter in Barkerville, B.C. ....
While the member of the English Royal Family had a long and storied life, one of his earliest visits to Vancouver Island also made history for the University of Victoria. Prince Phillip was the first recipient of UVic s honorary Doctor of Science degree. He was awarded the honorary doctorate on Oct. 28, 1969, the same day that former UVic president Bruce Partridge assumed his position. Black and white image of Prince Phillip at podium, receiving UVic s first Honorary Doctor of Science Degree. (University of Victoria Archives and Special Collections) Phillip was born on June 10, 1921. He is survived by his wife, Queen Elizabeth II, four children, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. ....