At the turn of the century, rail and radio would harmonize on a national scale as CNR and CPR began network broadcasting. From entertainment to vital safety systems, radio technology soon proved itself as a central feature of day-to-day company operations

Inkwells declined in use in the mid 20th century, caused by the rise of new writing tools.

The S.S. Sicamous was launched just 25 years after the Regulations to Prevent Collisions of Vessels at Sea went through. This required all vessels to be outfitted with navigation lights.

Raising funds for the upcoming revolution, Sun Yat-Sen, future president of china, boarded the S.S Okanagan on his way to Kelowna.

learn about how people used to communicate before the phone on ships, trains, cars, and houses!

A general description of the mail delivery challenges of the early 1900's in rural areas.