Culture
Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores Vol. 4
In the fourth edition of this ongoing Scout column, Christine recounts the changing of hands and quirky history of Helena's Grocery, 6319 Main Street.
Much Anticipated “Together at SoBo” Cookbook Launches on Granville Island Tonight!
Local food lovers, this is not a drill! As far as book launches go, this is shaping up to be one helluva delicious and memorable one...and shockingly, tickets are still available!
Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores, Vol 3.
In the third edition of this new Scout column, Christine features Little Cottage Confectionary, at 901 E 11th Avenue - "the cutest corner grocery store both in name and in structure" with a long and at-times-terrible legacy.
Four Food + Foraging Related Publications to Get Your Hands On This Spring
BC is bountiful with wild ingredients. How to find them requires a bit of guidance and skill; how to honour and make the most of them is another thing altogether...The authors of the titles included here have worked hard to cultivate, master and share their respective knowledge between two hard covers.
Nine(ish) Films Screening at the 22nd Annual DOXA Festival We Want to See
The 2023 edition is set to take over three of Vancouver's foremost independent theatre screens beginning this Thursday (May 4th) through to Sunday the 14th - amounting to a total of 64 local and international films! Here's a brief list of the flicks we most want to indulge our senses and brains on during this year's fest.
A Quick Rundown of Vancouver’s Best DIY Resources, Mapped
Not sure what to do with your spring fever symptoms? Why not try channeling it into some new projects? Here are the resources we recommend for getting equipped with practical tools, knowledge and inspiration...
On Temperamental Tufting and Working Smaller, with Sarah Savoy of ‘Softside Workshop’
Savoy will be showing her pieces at Bespoke Market in Squamish, from April 28th through 30th. Until then, get to know a little more about the textural and colourful world of Savoy's creation by delving into our new interview with her.
Breaking Down the Van Mag Awards, with James Iranzad and James Langford-Smith
The boys are back for another “triple J” episode, chockfull with in-depth insights and immeasurable humour...
Scout List, Vol. 601
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver, right now.
Five Ways to Celebrate ‘420 Day’ Deliciously
These days, edibles are a great way to have more control over your dosage and maintain a longer high. Here is a list of five products currently on the market to seek out (and consume wisely, of course).
How to Make the Most of Capture Photography Festival’s Final Weeks, April 17-30
While many exhibitions and public art projects will remain on view beyond the 2023 festival's final day (April 30th), there’s still so much to see and too little time! Here’s a guide to navigating your way through the second half of Capture, including not-to-miss special events, artist talks, and exhibitions closing soon.
Vancouver Would Be Cooler If We Had More Safe Indoor Spaces for Skateboarding
Its vaulted ceilings may have once carried the tenors and altos of Catholic choirboys, but nowadays the acoustics of the abandoned St. Liborius Church have been repurposed to carry the screeches and echoes characteristic of a DIY Skatepark. We think Vancouver would be cooler if we had an all-inclusive indoor community skatepark of our own...
Fruit, Meat, Flowers & Lace: Deconstructing the Still Life with Local Artist, Svava Tergesen
In her latest exhibition, Ornamental Cookery (opening at the Audain Art Museum on April 1st) the interdisciplinary artist - who finds inspiration at her local supermarket - continues to explore the domestic sphere and gender roles therein.
On the Power of Art and the Urgency to Think Deeply About Representation, with Emmy Lee Wall
In anticipation of the official launch of this year's Capture Photography Festival (April 1-30, 2023), we connected with Capture's Executive Director to learn a bit more about the festival and its impact a decade in...
Get Your ‘Purchase’ Finger Ready: ‘Sourced’ Dinner Tickets Go On Sale This Week!
From May to September, The Paisley Notebook founder, Aman Dosanj, hosts a series of intimate, down-to-earth, and thought-provoking pop-up dinners that are not just designed to feed people good food, but also to bring communities together. The first pop-up of 2023 is happening on May 4th.
Do Something Good for Yourself & the Planet by Up-Cycling Your Old Denim
Before you dump your old jeans into your neighbourhood donation bin, you should know that there are other, more creatively satisfying options available...Case in point: THIS Gallery and Nimvar's sewing workshop on Thursday, April 6th.
Head Downtown for ‘Here and Now’, Opening at Pendulum Gallery Today
The 10th anniversary of Capture is kicking off with the opening of a new exhibition of lens-based works, showcasing ten new works by ten local artists, on view from Monday, March 27th through Saturday, April 29th.
Gather at Massy Arts Society This Sunday, for ‘Around the Table: Literary Readings Celebrating Asian Voices’
Chinatown community hub, Massy Arts Society, is hosting an "afternoon of literary readings and visual art" featuring BC-based talents of different Asian heritages, and centred on a theme that we find especially appealing...
Sign Up for an Informative and Engaging Mount Pleasant Walking Tour This Spring
Local historian (and, we’re proud to say, Scout Contributor), Christine Hagemoen, is leading a series of walking tours through Mount Pleasant that we think you should know about…
Scout List, Vol. 599
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver over the days and weeks ahead.
Upstart & Crow is Throwing a “Buzzworthy” Book Launch and Cocktail Party, April 27th
The little bookshop is throwing an event combining a few of our favourite things: books, cocktails, and rad, creative women. Having a bit of forethought to block the date off of your calendar is probably a good idea...
Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores, Vol. 2
In the second edition of this new Scout column, Christine hones in on John’s Confectionary, at 33 W6th Avenue, and the property history surrounding it.
“Rethink the DTES” on March 28th!
On Tuesday, March 28th, architects, planners, developers, designers and policy-makers come together for Urbanarium's City Debate #15: ReThink The DTES Plan.
Scout List, Vol. 598
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from now until the end of the month.
David Fairey and Anelyse Weiler Discuss the Migrant Worker Piece Rate System
The labour economist and research associate of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, and Associate Professor of Sociology at UVic - who are also joint authors of a revealing article recently published in The Tyee - share their candid perspectives and insightful solutions with listeners.
Scout List, Vol. 597
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver this week.
Power Of Two: Flourist’s Shira McDermott & Janna Bishop
On the heels of their flagship Commercial Street location celebrating its fourth anniversary (and just in time for International Women's Day), we talk partnership and small business with friends and Flourist co-owners Shira McDermott and Janna Bishop.
Scout List, Vol. 596
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver this week.
