The Scout List, Vol. 588
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from April 21 to April 27, 2022.
The Hidden Last Vestige of Old Mount Pleasant
In the shadow of a new, 21-storey luxury condo development sits a forgotten piece of neighbourhood history.
You Should Know About the Harlem Nocturnes Basketball Team
Sixty years ago this month, one of the region’s most exciting teams was well on their way to overall league victory, and you’ve probably never heard of them.
On Log Jamming, Excessive Dog Barking, and the US Dumping on Canada
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr smells more than smoke after a string of East Van fires, and finds an all-too-real argument for nationalizing telecommunications, and the down-side of being a Wallflower...
On Insurrectionist Trucking Convoys, Necrocapitalism and Big Trouble with Tiny Homes
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr finds shady business in barge souvenirs, stinginess with bandaid housing solutions, and more trouble with the VPD (no surprise).
Visualizing the Dangerous Ingredients and Circumstances of Beirut’s Massive Port Explosion
Jugs of kerosene and acid. Thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate. The New York Times shows how it all went wrong.
On Stupidity Killing Bars and Surrendering Vancouver to Selfish Supercar Drivers
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds plays a game of bingo in our increasingly dystopian hellworld.
On Living in a City Full of Sociopaths and Allowing Hate to Masquerade as Religion
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr imagines affordable housing in Trump Tower an an end to wellness checks.
On Farmers Destroying Food and Seeking Ways to Safely Reopen the Restaurant Industry
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia finds new patio options and farmers destroying food.
On Being Held Hostage by Elites and Shedding Zero Tears for Panicking AirBnB Hosts
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr wonders at conspiratorial convictions and the immediate future of restaurants.
Get Cozy Inside the New ‘Bufala’
The second location of Bufala is now open in North Vancouver's Edgemont Village (3280 Edgemont Blvd).
On the Ghost of Vision and Vampires Looking to Profit off Vancouver’s Anxieties
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr orders McNuggets and finds former city councillors doing terrible things.
On Dinosaur Restaurant Critics and How Politicians Gain from Hospitality Experience
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia sips a Mai Tai and finds a sommelier dissing wine and food pairings.
The Very Best Cocktail Bars In Vancouver, Ranked By Scout Readers
Drinks expert Talia Kleinplatz details Vancouver's best drinking spots and asks readers to pick their faves.
The Scout List, Vol. 458
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from Feb. 7 to Feb. 13, 2018.
Vancouver’s City Hall Destroyed The Original ‘Strathcona Park’ by Landing On It
There are two Strathcona Parks in Vancouver's history. The second is still in Strathcona. The first is long gone. Here's what happened.
You Should Know About The First Time Vancouver’s Electric Lights Came On
A year after the Great Fire destroyed much of Vancouver in 1886, its recovering streets were lit with the newness of electricity.
On Millennials Killing Chain Restaurants and How to Get a Busy Bartender’s Attention
The latest round-up of local and international food and drink headlines sees wine country burning, staff shortages and much more.
Eight Must-See Movies At This Year’s Vancouver International Film Fest
Understanding Why ‘The Birds & The Beets’ Always Sounds Good
Ten Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now And Next Week
Short Film Aims To Digitally Recreate ‘Japantown’ In Its Prime
Restoring A 300 Year Old Map Found Stuffed Up A Scottish Chimney
Music From Tame Impala, Destroyer, Kurt Vile, Beirut, B-Lines And More
Ten Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now And Next Week
Bring On The Night With A New Album From Vancouver’s Own Fake Tears
The Calamitous Event That Destroyed The City In Less Than An Hour
"I heard that during The Great Fire, a bunch of guys headed into the empty saloons and drank all the booze they could find."
A Little Bit More About The History Of Prospect Point In Stanley Park
Munich’s Brassy Herzog Bar Would Fit The Foot Of Our Marine Building
The Post-War Wave Of Modernist Architecture In Vancouver
All Of The Awesome Sounds That You Should Be Listening To This Month
Ten Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now And Next Week
“The Acorn Artist Series” Profiling Painter Shelley Penfold Starting May 29th
Remembering A Piece Of Chinatown Before It’s Destroyed For A Mid-Rise Condo
The City’s Long Love Affair With The Game Of Baseball
Animated Interview With Ex-Vancouver Resident Jimi Hendrix
ZULU REPORT: All The Awesome Sounds That You Should Be Listening To This Week
SOUNDTRACKING: Talking Spirit Animals, Philly & More With Nightlands’ Dave Hartley
ZULU REPORT: All The Awesome Sounds That You Should Be Listening To This Week
ZULU REPORT: All The Awesome Sounds That You Should Be Listening To This Week
Lion’s Bay Drainage Ditch Destroyed By Kayaking Speed Freaks
Restaurant Workers Quick To Act After Fire Destroys Kids’ Gym
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SCOUT LIST: 10 Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now & Next Week
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SOUNDTRACKING: “Destroyer” Spinning Wax At The Waldorf In Support Of The PHS
ZULU REPORT: All The Awesome Sounds That You Should Be Listening To This Week
SCOUT LIST: 10 Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now & Next Week
SCOUT LIST: 10 Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now & Next Week
SCOUT LIST: 11 Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now & Next Week
Zulu Report: Everything That You Should Listen To This Week
VANCOUVERITES: Talking Shop & Inspiration With “Camp + Quarry” Designer Sarah Rankin
IRONY: Waldorf Hotel Set To Close January 20th After Being Sold To Condo Developers
GOODS: Tinhorn Creek Hosting Charity Concert Featuring “The Matinee” In June
CITY BRIEFS: On Vancouver’s Forgotten Connection To Jazz & The Beat Generation
SOUNDTRACKING: Destroyer’s Treatment Of New Order’s 1983 Classic “Leave Me Alone”
The Very Coolest Music Video That You’ve Likely Never Ever Seen Before #295
SOUNDTRACKING: Campaign Underway For Vinyl Pressings Of “Points Gray” Recordings
SOUNDTRACKING: Q&A With Malcolm Jack, Singer-Songwriter Of Sun Wizard & Capitol 6
SOUNDTRACKING: From Anthems & Morose Ballads To Acid-Fried Guitar Wig Outs
SOUNDTRACKING: Artful Drug Songs, From Cautionary Tales To Aural Mind Expansions
SOUNDTRACKING: “Red Gate” At 152–156 West Hastings Facing Closure By City Hall
Smoke Break #886: Theatrical Trailer For New Doc “The Revenge Of The Electric Car”
VANCOUVERITES: Eight Minutes With Local Ceramicist Zoe Garred Of “Fleet Objects”
TEA & TWO SLICES: On The Warholification Of Clark And Not Fixing What Ain’t Broke…
You Should Know: Forgotten Histories And Lots Of Pigeons In Chinatown’s Market Alley
Zulu Report: On New Destroyer & Old Songs From East Africa…
Zulu Report: Everything That You Should Listen To This Week
Scout List: Our Eclectic Agenda For Discerning Vancouverites…
Zulu Report: Everything That You Should Listen To This Week
Zulu Report: Everything That You Should Listen To This Week
Scout List: Our Eclectic Agenda For Discerning Vancouverites…
Zulu Report: An Audible List Of Our Favourite Records In 2010
Zulu Report: Everything That You Should Listen To This Week
Zulu Report: Everything That You Should Listen To This Week
Zulu Report: Everything That You Should Listen To This Week
Zulu Report: Everything That You Should Listen To This Week
Zulu Report: Everything That You Should Listen To This Week
Zulu Report: Everything That You Should Listen To This Week
Zulu Report: On Re-Issued Bowie & What’s Up With “Down There”
Tea & Two Slices: On Local Newspapers Landing Profits By Being Ridiculously Silly
Smoke Break #745: Forget Dining On A Float Of Plastic Bottles…
Smoke Break #709: Explode Your Dinner With A Death Star BBQ
Fifteen Minutes With Singer & Band Polymath Marissa Johnson
Zulu Report: Listening To Wolf Parade And Squirming To M.I.A…
Zulu Report: This Week’s Bag O’ Tracks We Can’t Get Enough Of
Oh My Goodness We’re All Going To Totally Die, Volume #689
Food Media Omnibus #533: If Main St. Fire Opened Door For Earls…
Bummer: Tim Hortons & Wendy’s To Open In Fire-Gutted Soma Digs
Five Solid Reasons Why July Is Totally Going To Kick Ass…
20 Questions With Nic Bragg of Zulu Records
Scout List: Chambar Savagery & Outdoor Movie Awesomeness
Q&A Sarah Gee & Lindsay Brown Of Ouno
Scout Intelligence Briefs #143
NOMEANSNO Still Ragin’ After All These Years
Not Even The Mavericks Are Down With McCain