Wednesday, April 6, 2011 | BREAKING NEWS: VANCOUVERSUN.COM 125 || ?0 crossword puzzle So you think you know your city To mark Vancouver’s 125th birthday, Monica Zurowski prepared this test of knowledge, covering off categories as varied as politics, sports, the arts and geography Across

1. Captain Vancouver 4. B.C. Premier 1889-1892; and a street 8. First recorded climb of this mountain was 1894 11. Gassy __ 15. Mark Twain became this, when he visited in 1895 18. Imports from this continent started in the 1800s 19. Our ocean 20. Material brought from Gabriola Island to construct Holy Rosary 21. A local nurse wrote Bluebird __ Your Windowsill 25. Orpheum and York 27. The father of the city’s ship- ping industry was Charles Gardiner __ 30. City microbreweries sell this 32. This hotspot cabaret opened in late 1930s 33. In 1911, an average Sunday saw 367 of this horse-drawn apparatus in Stanley Park 35. Photo __ first used in Vcr. in 1996 to curb speeding 36. In 1911, the world’s larg- est artificial ice rink was the Denman __ 40. The chandeliers in the Sylvia’s first cocktail lounge (1954) featured this item 42. This cost $105 in Surrey in 1900 43. Early exports were copper and gold __ 44. Mr. Pattison 45. 1920 memorial was dedi- cated to the Japanese-Cdn. __ 49. Former B.C. capital (in mid- 1800s) __ Westminster 51. In 1933, Flying U Ranch founder Jack Boyd asked people to “__ Cariboo Beef” 52. First name of CFLer “Dirt” Wilson 53. Old English abbr. 55. __ & Bertha Pollard’s home- stead became Minnekhada Farms 56. Our city is one setting in Le volcan d’__ 58. This 1937 theatre was a masterpiece of “art moderne” 142. This actress portrayed 22. Eagles and herons did this 60. Brewmaster George __ was built on this island in Playboy model Dorothy to UBC goldfish in 1960 Reifel died in 1973 1921 59. The city is home to artists Stratten of every __ 23. To give land to the 63. has received 111. Chunky was this to John 144. Early CCF politician__ university this journalism award several and Christopher 61. Busy place at the General Steeves times Hospital 24. These brothers both 112. Thousands of veter- 145. Women in sports group, became premier 64. 1900: The Hudson’s Bay Co. ans have one of these in 62. Writer Robert __ Hood Promotion __, started 1990 26. Research centre at Emily opened a new store at __ & Mountain View 65. To own An ongoing series celebrating 147. Vcr. __ Gallery founded in Carr Granville 114. In 1966, Santiago Rosario Vancouver’s history. 66. First Capilano College prin- 1931 28. First Canucks coach 68. Future businessman Jack hit catcher Merritt Ranew cipal __ Glenesk The answers to this puzzle — Diamond arrived with a suit- with this 150. This precious metal 29. Country’s first train robbery as well as more stories, photos case made of this 67. Portrait painter Nan caused a rush in the area in 1904 was on this day of the 116. Time zone three hours and quizzes — can be found at Cheney was originally from 151. 17th Prime Minister week (abbr.) 70. The NRG Band specialized ahead of us this province (abbr.) vancouversun.com/125 in this type of rock 152. Baywatch’s Anderson 30. Tears __ Not Enough 117. Initials of actor who was 69. The __ General Store 73. 1909 Board of Trade order Cheech’s partner 153. This fish industry carried 31. A large Inukshuk was reas- 71. Granville Street restaurant structed of this metal 74. Initials of White Spot 119. __ Cee Honey (symbol) a $21 million investment in sembled at this bay in 1987 72. Landmark suspension 1938 founder 120. Agricultural Land Reserve 107. Needed when canoeing 34. The Nine O’Clock __ was bridge built in 1816 75. This ethnic group started a abbr. 109. Our province (abbr.) vibrant “town” in Kitsilano 77. Pick a blue, black or straw 36. __ Seller opened an early 121. Casa __ built in 1932 __ 110. Initials of rocker who flying service in 1947 76. Aquarium dweller 123. As of 1896, council only 78. A favourite mountain became an Order of Canada 77. Naked songstress allowed 25 of this animal on member in 1990 37. Mr. Baseball __ Brown died activity Down here in 1962 79. Bill Kenny was one of these your property 80. __ Gilmore broke the coun- 111. Aviation pioneer __ band members 124. Nearby boat and seaplane MacLaren 38. Actor Alan Young went try’s potato harvest record in 1. UBC researcher Martin from Vcr. radio to Mr. __ 82. Underground venue and factory opened in the 1920s 1944 (900 bushels per acre) 113. A library was named after Schechter has attracted $19 studio in Strathcona 126. Star athlete and coach this Prittie million of these 39. In 1969, said 81. A potential member of the all students need daily classes 84. Nitobe is styled after gar- Ranjit Mattu died in this Cf. Vcr. police department 115. American neighbour 2. This Honest John oversaw in this dens in this country community in 1989 start of gov’t. liquor stores 83. Int’l. Northair Mines abbr. 118. Celebrated lifeguard __ 41. Writer of 1913 home eco- 88. This golfer is expected here 127. Market area during the 85. __ King House Restaurant Fortes saved 100 lives 3. Multi-media artist Xiong nomics book for Vcr. brides for this year’s Cdn. Open Folk Festival 86. This country’s time is 12:45 119. Black Top Taxi lifted its 9 5. Our first motorized fire 43. A major north-south street 89. Writer Hubert 128. In 1993, Chuck Strahl was ahead of Vancouver p.m. __ on women drivers in trucks came from this state elected under this party 1976 44. NHL star born here to 90. Empress of __ arrived in 87. Architect __ Townley 6. Star rower William Watts was Croatian parents 1891 130. Two Gipsy __ were used designed City Hall 120. 1885 steamboat service one by the Flying Seven stopped at the South __ 45. 1987: UBC astronomers 91. Music great __ Previn came 92. Chinese surname meaning 7. One hour of metered park- find proof of planets outside to the first Vcr. Int’l. Festival 131. Bard Fest opens with peace 122. Former school super Dr. ing cost this in 1946 (abbr.) the __ system in 1958 Much __ in 2010 __ died in 1977 94. PM Campbell 8. 1939 was called a year of __ 46. Mayor Taylor once pub- 93. Pilot Eddie __ made the 132. These Globetrotters vis- 125. 1917: Police chief in Coquitlam, as stars flocked ited in 1939 95. Contraction of old lished this type of editorial first int’l. mail delivery from MacLennan was killed by an here product Seattle to Vcr. 133. A young Mandrake the 96. A daily since __ drug addict 9. Alternative rock band Magician performed at this 1912 47. Occasional snow structure 98. “No Drone” was a __ who 127. His hall was used for formed 1987 built in Mt Seymour Provincial laid a world record-setting theatre at age 11 97. Our hockey heroes dances and Catholic masses 10. Pioneers began to do this Park 357 eggs in one year: 1930 138. Architect __ Pratt in the 1880s 100. Seth Rogen started his in Burnaby area in 1850s 48. A group celebrating the 99. Leonard Frank’s photo __ 139. First director of Social career with this comedy 129. First mayor born in 20th 12. Tool used to fight great fire growing of these flowers was was on Granville Planning Maurice __ century __ Alsbury 102. Name of Armani of 1886 formed in 1949 101. Initials of early Japanese 140. The Lions Gate had a Exchange on Robson 134. 42nd mayor: Philip __ 13. Band leader Mart 50. 1939: Police got two-__ educator 25-cent __ in the 1940s 103. Early rock ‘n’ roll DJ 135. __ Ji or Bak Bon Ga 14. Steam clock street radios in their cars 103. Mr. Granville Island __ 143. WP&__ Railway Robinson 136. First European explorer 16. Initials of dancer who had 51. Game meat for early Basford 146. Nancy Greene Raine’s 104. Pioneer __ Greer once 137. Department store founder Lulu Island named after her settlers 105. Betty was this to Terry husband shot a sheriff over a land 141. Initials of first person to 17. Insect that infested famous 54. Olympic skaters used the 108. He boxed here in 1972 148. Software company dispute rink at this lake for training study First Nations’ music in dragon figurehead 109. B.C.’s biggest dance hall 149. Lu’__ Housing Society 106. Early sheds were con- this area 57. __ Sushi Japanese Bistro