The Ghost of a Lighthouse Keeper | Vancouver News

A century ago, a young Japanese lighthouse keeper on remote Entrance Island in British Columbia was convinced he was being haunted by terrifying visions—until it turned out the “ghost” was his keeper’s son and a friend playing a cruel prank. His harrowing tale, set against the backdrop of isolation, harsh weather, and systemic racism faced by Japanese immigrants, became a headline story. After leaving the island, he went on to live a full life as “Ice Cream Charlie,” raising seven children and building a respected business, embodying resilience amid discrimination that would later culminate in devastating wartime policies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0e40b06fea4deff