Culture
We Want Some Summer in a Bottle From Vancouver’s Own Penny Frances Apothecary
The new scents take us to late July strolls through the night gardens of Italian villas and to relaxed California patios...
On Killing Stanley Park’s Coyotes and Eradicating Covid With Paid Sick Days
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr finds Airbnb behaving badly and police union bosses being babies.
Get Outside and Explore the Capture Photography Festival’s Many Public Art Projects
The city is currently bursting with exhibitions, public art, virtual artist talks, documentaries and more. Here's how to check it all out.
Scout List Vol. 578
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do from April 15 to April 21, 2021.
On Vancouver’s False Dichotomies and Banning Landlords From Holding Public Office
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr finds old diners dying and protestors hijacking legitimate plights.
All the Cool Local Ceramics Your Mom Wants for Her Collection
We've compiled a list of all the local ceramicists on our radar who are creating clay objects we want time and time again...
The View From Your Window #252
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
Mesmerizing ‘Pizza Toast & Coffee’ Gives Meditative Glimpse Into Japan’s ‘Kissa’ Culture
Watch as proprietor Yamane-san quietly goes about crafting his signature pizza toast in his old cafe outside Tokyo.
Scout List Vol. 577
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do from April 8 to April 15, 2021.
On White Spot Buckets of Poop and Finger-Wagging Our Way Through Dangerous Times
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr finds hockey taking a back seat and politicians totally blowing it.
The 4,000 Year Evolution of Our Alphabet
Once upon time the letters in the alphabet didn't all look the same or even make the same sounds as they do today.
FROM THE COLLECTION // A Rare Family Heirloom and a Remarkable Career Achievement
Lineage Ceramics founder, Shuobi Wu, shares a personal piece of history that exemplifies his father's proudest achievement.
VIDEO // A Day in the Life of a Chef at New York’s Michelin-Starred Jeju Noodle Bar
Poking chopsticks through a hot layer of wagyu beef to get at some ramyun noodles is what we'd like to be doing right now...
SPACED // Tiny ‘Nature Villa’ in the Woods
It lacks a kitchen but we'd happily cook over a fire nearby just so we could sleep in that bed and hang on that deck...
On Luxury Condos Destroying East Van and Screwing Over Young People at Every Turn
In his latest read of the local news, Sean Orr finds plenty of braggadocio bullshit and the threat of another Olympic Games.
Cafe Inspired by Sun Setting on Faraway Monolith
The 323 sqft, barista-owned cafe brightens an otherwise drab corner in Hong Kong's Sai Ying Pun district.
We Want a Bottle of Averill Creek Vineyard’s New Blackberry Vermouth
The beautifully bottled and terroir-full apéritif would be perfect for sipping over ice or poured over ice cream.
The View From Your Window #251
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
A Thorough Explanation For Why Most Human Beings Are Right-Handed
"No other placental mammal that we know of prefers one side of the body so consistently, not even our closest primate relatives."
BIG INTERVIEW // Local Artist, Nicholas Tay
Tay's new solo exhibit, Amateur Cartography, will be on view at the Massy Arts Gallery from April 17th to May 24th.
On Funding More Skateparks and Building Luxurious Housing for Vancouver’s Workers
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr finds tenured pricks and media encouraging anti-Asian hate.
FROM THE COLLECTION // A Model-Sized Version of an Iconic City of Vancouver Statue
The Museum of Vancouver's CEO, Mauro Vescera, shares a piece that inspires some personal childhood nostalgia...
We Want to Deck Ourselves Out In the New ‘Antisocial Flower Shop’ Merch
The latest drop is a stylish nod to the emergence of springtime and owner Michelle Pezel's other venture, Valley Bud Flower Farms.
WHAT’S ON NOW // Eight Art Shows to See Right Now
Kristin Lim maps out local art exhibitions that engage, educate, question, push boundaries and provide solace.
Amazing Drone Footage Traces Lava Flow Around Iceland’s Suddenly Active Volcano
Drone pilot Björn Steinbekk almost boils his aircraft flying over the bubbling, red hot drama of the Fagradalsfjall volcano.
The View From Your Window #250
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
On Politicians Being Landlords and Vancouverites Discovering Their City Had a ‘Planner’
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr finds stupid internet comments and cops running the show.
The Unkind Name Some American Border Town Residents Call Deal-Seeking British Columbians
"It's hard to blend in and avoid being outed as a Milk Piranha when your license plate gives the ballgame away..."
