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  • Scout List Our weekly guide to cool things happening in and around Vancouver.
  • Vancouverites Short interviews with creative locals who are up to all kinds of good.
  • Vancouver Lexicon A dictionary of Vancouver slang terms, special places, personalities and institutions.
  • You Should Know Fascinating things about Vancouver that every citizen and visitor should know
  • Definitive Records Interesting locals detail the three albums anchoring their musical tastes.
  • Vancouver Would Be Cooler If Cool things that exist in other cities that could serve to improve Vancouver
  • Tea and Two Slices Local news interpreted by local musician and dishwasher Sean Orr
  • Seen In Vancouver A photo/video archive of cool and interesting things seen in Vancouver
  • 1,000 Cool Things About Vancouver An ever-growing collection of amazing things that make Vancouver worth living in.
  • Cool Things We Want We are a covetous bunch. This is a running archive of our earthly desires.
  • Community News News, updates, events and more from members of the Scout Community
  • Opportunity Knocks Are you looking for work? Check out the very latest job listings…
  • Book Club A hit list of what we’re currently reading and recommend.

Tickets for the 2024 ‘Noir Fest’ at Averill Creek Vineyard Go On Sale This Friday!

Do you really love Pinot Noir? Arguably, the best way to take your relationship up a level is by trying as many variations as possible - and one fun, intimate, and highly recommended way to begin to do just that is by attending this entirely Pinot Noir-centric wine festival, the weekend of June 22nd and 23rd.

BC Seafood Festival Hits Mount Washington June 21st to 23rd

This year’s BC Seafood Festival is not just a series of events; it's a full tribute to the Comox Valley, the powerhouse of British Columbia’s shellfish industry. Plan a whole weekend around it—there’s camping, fresh seafood, stunning views, and great people.

‘Copy Machine Manifestos’ Zine Exhibit Opens at the VAG This Weekend

The milestone exhibition runs May 12th through September 22nd. However, if you want additional “seen it first” bragging rights, plus an excuse to get all spiffied up in your best duds, then take note: VAG is throwing one of their fancy Art Party events this Saturday night (May 11th).

Five Local Chefs to Participate in This Summer’s Shady Hazel Farm Supper Club

It will be summer before you know it! And that means it's time to begin planning your travel adventures STAT.

An Updated Easy-to-Use Guide to Vancouver’s Best DIY Resources

Feeling hit by symptoms of Spring Fever? Looking for productive ways to channel all your pent up energy? Have no fear! We've update our list of recommended resources for getting equipped with the practical tools, knowledge and inspiration for your next, new project(s)...

Starting May 1st, Tune Into “Not Your Butter Chicken” – Not Your Typical Food Docuseries!

The four-part docuseries, hosted by local food and wine pro, Shiva Reddy, explores the Indo-Canadian experience through the lens of food and family.

How to Get the Most Out of the 2024 DOXA Documentary Film Festival

When trying to whittle down this year’s programming to our “must see” films, we sure had our work cut out for us! But, as usual, we gave it our best shot…

Good News for Victoria: “Emmaline’s” is Coming to Quadra Village

The new Victoria-based concept from Elizabeth Bryan (the powerhouse behind former, sorely missed Mount Pleasant spot, Dock Lunch), with partners Fabio Caboclo and Daniel Peres is expected to be pulling in locals and Vancouverites to the space by early summer by using table service charm in a counter service world.

Picking Grapes with Lisa Cook

The GM at Bufala River District walks us through her very first BC wine crush, the perfect pour for spring, and a wine myth she’s itching to bust.

From Sketching and Stretching, to Boxed Wine and Old Signs with Spencer Pidgeon

It recently came to light that the Vancouver-based graphic designer is the common denominator of several of our favourite BC business' current brand designs...

The Curve on Amaro with Local Bartender, Andrew Kong

Andrew Kong serves up a lesson on Amaro, exploring the history and herbal intricacies of this well-loved Italian digestif.
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Five Films and Events to Check Out at VIFF Centre This May

New Seasonal Tasting Menu Arrives at Minami Restaurant

Tacofino Launches New Happy Hour Menu and Daily Features at All Locations

Bufala River District Launches Weekend Brunch Service