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A male Anna's hummingbird about to drink water from the last of the rose petals in November 2020. (Leanne Mallon / submitted)

Weather Watch: Viewer photo of the day

IN PICTURES Photos submitted by viewers through CTV News Vancouver's Weather Watch app show the scenic views, weather and wildlife in our region.

Photos from the City of Vancouver's digital archives show Stanley Park as it was in the years after opening.
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The 405-hectare local landmark was first opened under that name by mayor David Oppenheimer on Sept. 27, 1888.
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Want to go back further? For more on the park's history, including its significance for local First Nations, <a href="http://www.tiki-toki.com/timeline/embed/132741/7086060175#vars!date=1791-05-24_01:32:12!" target="_blank"><strong>check out the city's interactive timeline</strong></a>.
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A ship passes the SS Empress of Japan figurehead in Stanley Park in this photo taken between 1936 and 1938. (City of Vancouver Archives)

Archival photos: Happy birthday to Stanley Park

IN PICTURES The City of Vancouver officially opened the park, named after Lord Frederick Stanley, at a ceremony on Sept. 27, 1888.

A pinata dog from Vancouverite Meaghan Kennedy's show is seen in this image provided by the artist.

Vancouver artist hopes pinata pet show delivers some positivity during this 'bananas' time

Artist Meaghan Kennedy has made pinata likenesses of 39 Vancouver dogs, which are on display at a downtown coffee shop.

High winds that triggered warnings across Vancouver Island brought down trees and knocked down power to tens of thousands of BC Hydro customers in mid-October.

Photos of Vancouver Island's Windstorm: Oct. 13, 2020

IN PICTURES High winds that triggered warnings across Vancouver Island brought down trees and knocked down power to tens of thousands of BC Hydro customers in mid-October.

Heavy smoke and poor air quality in the Vancouver area have been caused by the wildfires burning south of the border. <br><br>
Smoke from wildfires burning in the U.S. fills the air as the Grouse Mountain tram transports people wearing face masks down the mountain, in North Vancouver, B.C,, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. (Darryl Dyck / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Wildfire smoke seeps north of the border, blankets Metro Vancouver

IN PICTURES Heavy smoke and poor air quality in the Vancouver area have been caused by the wildfires burning south of the border.

Pairs of shoes line Vancouver's Burrard Street Bridge in memory of those who have died of overdose. (Photos from Darryl Dyck / The Canadian Press, captured on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 – International Overdose Awareness Day)

Hundreds of shoes hung on Vancouver bridge in powerful reminder of overdose deaths

IN PICTURES Pairs of shoes line Vancouver's Burrard Street Bridge in memory of those who have died of overdose.

The Chinese Canadian Museum of British Columbia's first exhibit, "A Seat at the Table," is shown in Chinatown in Vancouver, on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. (Darryl Dyck / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

New exhibit in Vancouver from the Chinese Canadian Museum of B.C.

IN PICTURES The Chinese Canadian Museum of British Columbia's first exhibit, "A Seat at the Table," is shown in Vancouver's Chinatown.

The Vancouver Canucks ramp up the intensity at training camp with a Blue vs. White inter-squad scrimmage at Rogers Arena on July 22, 2020. Travis Green now has his lines mostly set with only a few roster spots up for grabs. The three-way winger battle between rookie Zack MacEwen, Jake Virtanen and Michael Ferland, who is returning from a concussion, has proven to be the most contested and debated. (Photographer: Anil Sharma)

Canucks go White vs. Blue in training camp scrimmage

IN PICTURES The Vancouver Canucks ramp up the intensity at training camp with a Blue vs. White inter-squad scrimmage at Rogers Arena.

Three young owls on high alert as an eagle flies overhead in Delta, B.C. (Submitted/Jon Lavoie)

In photos: Owlets learn to fly and hunt in Delta, B.C.

For the past six weeks, Jon Lavoie has been watching a family of great horned owls feed, grow and learn to hunt, and he's captured the fine feathered family in a series of stunning photos.

The Vancouver Canucks begin training camp on Monday, July 13, 2020 in advance of the upcoming NHL season restart. The team will be playing the Minnesota Wild in a best-of-five play-in round. For most of the young Canucks, it will be their first taste of the playoffs. (Anil Sharma)

Vancouver Canucks begin training camp at Rogers Arena

IN PICTURES The Vancouver Canucks begin training camp in advance of the upcoming NHL season restart.

Dr. Cyrus McEachern, an anesthesiologist in Vancouver, created portraits of his colleagues who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 fight, juxtaposing their professional and personal lives. <br><br>
Dr. Amber Galbraith is pictured.

Portrait series shows health-care workers on and off the frontline

IN PICTURES An anesthesiologist in Vancouver created portraits of his colleagues on and off the frontline of the COVID-19 fight.

A house once lived in by F.H. Varley, of the Group of Seven, is for sale in North Vancouver, B.C. (Re/Mas Rossetti Realty)

A house once owned by a member of the Group of Seven is for sale in B.C. for $799K

A home that once belonged to a member of a famed group of Canadian painters is for sale in North Vancouver, B.C.

Smoke from a wildfire hangs over the mountains in Squamish, B.C., Wednesday, April 15, 2020. (Amy Smart / The Canadian Press)

Photos show B.C.'s first major wildfire of 2020

The BC Wildfire Service says an aggressive blaze near Squamish is being held at one-square kilometre in size but residents pushed out by the flames say several homes have been lost.

A health-care worker at St. Paul's Hospital acknowledges applause and cheers from people outside the hospital as a convoy of first responders with lights and sirens on parade past to show support for the hospital staff, in Vancouver, on Sunday, April 5, 2020. (Darryl Dyck / The Canadian Press)

Touching photos show Vancouver hospital workers pausing to acknowledge cheers

Photos captured Sunday show that health-care workers are hearing community efforts to cheer them on.

An owl is pictured in a photo submitted to CTV News Vancouver by photographer Jon Lavoie.

In pictures: VPD retiree captures shots of short-eared owl in flight

A former member of the Vancouver Police Department, who is now a nature photographer and avid birder, shared his shots with CTV News Vancouver.

The moon is seen early Monday morning by the Vancouver International Airport in this image from Lay Tan.

In pictures: Super full worm moon captured over Metro Vancouver

March's full moon was a supermoon with a strange name, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

Fans of The Strokes flocked to Rogers Arena Thursday night for the legendary garage-rock band's only Canadian date on its 2020 international tour. (Photos by Anil Sharma for CTV News Vancouver)

In Pictures: The Strokes rock Rogers Arena

IN PICTURES Fans of The Strokes flocked to Rogers Arena Thursday night for the legendary garage-rock band's only Canadian date on its 2020 international tour. (Photos by Anil Sharma for CTV News Vancouver)

A combination photo shows homes in Vancouver, Toronto, Victoria, Saskatoon, Quebec City and Winnipeg. (Photos from Realtor.ca and Sotheby's International Realty)

These are some of the most expensive homes for sale in Canada right now

From a $60-million oceanfront estate to a small bungalow on 63 acres of land, the most expensive homes for sale vary across Canada's real estate markets.

Protesters man a check point on a highway in Kanesatake Mohawk Territory, near Oka, Que. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, as they protest in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en Nation hereditary chiefs attempting to halt construction of a natural gas pipeline on their traditional territories. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Nationwide blockades, protests in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en

IN PICTURES Nationwide blockades in solidarity with the Wet'suwet'en has crippled train service across Canada.

Crowds came out to celebrate Fan Expo Vancouver from Feb. 15 to 17, 2020. (Vincent Chou photo)

In pictures: Fan Expo Vancouver 2020

IN PICTURES Fans of just about everything related to pop culture came out to celebrate what they love the most. From Star Trek, to Pokemon and everything in between was on display.

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