B.C. News Stories. Canadian Paramount News, 1954. Clip entitled VANCOUVER – GAMES' SITE TAKES SHAPE. Various shots taken in Vancouver, British Columbia, showing the progress of various sporting venues being built for the British Empire and Commonwealth Games, such as the stadium, pool, and velodrome. The games were held from July 30 to August 7, 1954 and, for the first time, included 24 participating countries.