Vancouver Daily World
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The Vancouver Daily World (also known as The Vancouver World or simply The World) was a newspaper
once published in Vancouver
, British Columbia
. It was founded in 1888 by John McLagan
, the editor of the paper. In 1901, when John McLagan died, his widow, Sara Anne McLagan
, became the first woman publisher of a daily newspaper in Canada. She also became managing editor, editorial writer, proof reader and an occasional reporter.
In 1905, L. D. Taylor
, along with other interest parties, bought The Vancouver World newspaper. Taylor transformed the paper from a small twelve-page daily to a modern newspaper which eventually grew in circulation to challenge The Province
.
Construction of The Daily World's headquarters, The World Building
(later renamed The Sun Tower
), was completed in 1912. The building was designed to be seen throughout the newspaper's circulation area and was the tallest building in the British Empire
at the time of completion.
The World, as well as Taylor, would later suffer financial difficulty. In 1924, The Vancouver Sun
bought The Vancouver World.
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
once published in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
. It was founded in 1888 by John McLagan
John McLagan
John James Campbell McLagan was a newspaper publisher born in Strathardle, Scotland on July 22, 1838. He later moved to Ontario, Canada where he managed the Guelph Mercury with MP James Innes. After living in Winnipeg he moved to Victoria sometime in late 1883. In Victoria he dealt in real estate...
, the editor of the paper. In 1901, when John McLagan died, his widow, Sara Anne McLagan
Sara Anne McLagan
Sara Anne McLagan was the first Canadian woman newspaper editor.She was born near Belfast, but later came to Canada when her father when she was 3. Her father, Sergeant John C. Maclure, came to New Westminster in 1858 with the Royal Engineers. Her father also taught her telegraphy...
, became the first woman publisher of a daily newspaper in Canada. She also became managing editor, editorial writer, proof reader and an occasional reporter.
In 1905, L. D. Taylor
L. D. Taylor
Louis Denison Taylor was elected the 14th mayor of Vancouver, British Columbia, he was elected seven times between 1910 and 1934, serving a total of 11 years....
, along with other interest parties, bought The Vancouver World newspaper. Taylor transformed the paper from a small twelve-page daily to a modern newspaper which eventually grew in circulation to challenge The Province
The Province
The Province is a daily, tabloid format newspaper published in British Columbia by Postmedia. It has been a daily newspaper since 1898.According to a recent NADbank survey, The Provinces average weekday readership was 520,100, making it British Columbia's most read newspaper...
.
Construction of The Daily World's headquarters, The World Building
Sun Tower
The Sun Tower is a 17 storey Beaux-Arts building at 100 West Pender Street in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is known for its faux-patina steel dome painted to imitate copper cladding. Nine nude muses, the "nine maidens" supporting the cornice line can be seen...
(later renamed The Sun Tower
Sun Tower
The Sun Tower is a 17 storey Beaux-Arts building at 100 West Pender Street in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is known for its faux-patina steel dome painted to imitate copper cladding. Nine nude muses, the "nine maidens" supporting the cornice line can be seen...
), was completed in 1912. The building was designed to be seen throughout the newspaper's circulation area and was the tallest building in the British Empire
British Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the...
at the time of completion.
The World, as well as Taylor, would later suffer financial difficulty. In 1924, The Vancouver Sun
The Vancouver Sun
The Vancouver Sun is a daily newspaper first published in the Canadian province of British Columbia on February 12, 1912. The paper is currently published by the Pacific Newspaper Group, a division of Postmedia Network. It is published six days a week, Monday to Saturday...
bought The Vancouver World.