Frank Griffiths (died 1974) was a Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada enterpreneur. Owner of the NHL's Vancouver Canucks from 1974 until his death in 1994. 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... {{Canadian City/Disable Field={{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Motto: By sea, land and air we prosper City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Location. ... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Splendour without diminishment) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Area 944,735 km² (5th)  - Land 925,186 km²  - Water 19,549 km² (2. ... NHL can also be an abbreviation for National Historic Landmark or Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. ... The Vancouver Canucks are a professional National Hockey League ice hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia. ... 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ...