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Terrifying 60-Year Old Glue Sniffing PSA Warns of ‘Big Trouble In a Small Tube’
With plenty of scary anecdotes, the slideshow-style film explains the ways in which glue causes its sniffers to go batshit crazy.
This Beautifully Retro-Futuristic Restaurant Was Specifically Designed For Scientists
The restaurant at Shanghai's ATLATL Innovation Cluster has space for 200 researchers in need of sustenance.
We Can’t Wait to Stay at Bowen Island’s Upcoming, Japanese-Inspired Kitoki Inn
We all need things to look forward to right now, which is why I've had my eye on this getaway that's now taking shape...
On Cocaine Bananas and Properly Punishing the People Who Cough in Other’s Faces
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds time to enjoy the moment and continues to avoid all gyms.
We Want These Vintage Demitasse Coffee Cups From the Hotel Vancouver
There were less than a dozen available when we poked our heads in, so it might be wise to strike sooner rather than later.
No, Today Is Not the Most Depressing Day of the Year (Unless You Want It To Be)
"I'm ditching work as I don't think I'll be able to get out of bed this morning on account of it being Blue Monday..."
On Renaming Vancouver’s Trump Tower and Local Coyotes Ordering Human Takeout
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr finds banks full of money and councillors being terrible.
The View From Your Window #245
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Recognize This Patriot? Instagram Account Seeks to Identify US Capitol Insurrectionists
Is it possible to believe in due process while also delighting in seeing the people who raided the US Capitol get publicly outed?
That Time Madison Square Gardens Hosted a Rally for 20,000 American Nazis
Then as now, to paraphrase Edmund Burke, the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing.
Take a Look Inside Gran Fierro, the New Argentinean-Themed Restaurant in Prague
The new spot is actually a second-iteration/resurrection of a 2015 project of the same name by local restaurateur Juan Cruz Pacin.
On 2021’s Seven Days of Sucking So Far and Throwing Social Media Influencers From Planes
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds more empty homes and hopes for summer normality fading.
Scientist Simplifies Explanation of Covid-19’s Scary Spreadability Using Crochet
Understanding the stakes and strategies involved in the fight against Covid requires for some educational props...
This Harrowing Bowen Island Ferry Ride Has Become Legend in Local Lore
"I wasn't actually on the 2:20 but my poor sister was and by Jove she hasn't set foot on the mainland since..."
On Clutching Pearls in Point Grey and Fining Anti-Maskers the Maximum Amount
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr finds a Canucks dumpster fire and fends off cops without a knife.
The View From Your Window #244
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FROM THE COLLECTION // The Museum of Vancouver’s Mexican Molinillo and Ceramic Mug
Fiona Hernandez, Conservator at the Museum of Vancouver, shares an artefact that resonates with her on a personal level.
The Polygon Gallery Opens Expanded Holiday Retail Store and Online Shop
The expanded ground floor gallery shop includes a selection of gift options curated by Little Mountain Shop founder, Natasha Neal.
On Getting Bribed With Your Own Money and Funding Sullen Teenagers With Guns
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds brand new whales and strong geomagnetic storms incoming.
Take a Look Inside the New Main Street Location of Nouvelle Nouvelle
The minimalist aesthetic makes for a subtle yet compelling backdrop, allowing the carefully considered inventory to pop.
CRAFT BEER ATLAS // Every Community Would Be Lucky to Have a Brewery Like ‘Ravens’
In the half-decade since opening in Abbotsford, Ravens Brewing Co. has demonstrated a commitment to supporting local businesses and farms, and racked up a slew of awards in the process.
Poplar Grove’s Tony Holler on Winning Gold and Launching a Restaurant in 2021
The Okanagan winery owner loops us in on setting and achieving goals, enduring a crisis, and cool things to come.
Making Sense of ‘Objects of Little Importance’ With Vancouver Artist David Briker
Each painting in the series depicts the private world of 15 local artists through a random selection of their possessions.
A Machine With a Racist Name Revolutionized BC's Salmon Industry
"I don't feel the least bit comfortable writing the words 'Iron Chink', let alone saying them, but they shouldn't be forgotten."
10 Questions With Molly Spittal, Designer & Co-Founder of Vancouver’s Own Decade Studio Denim
The local company creates killer jeans, overalls and jackets, sewn ethically and made with 100% low-environmental-impact cotton.
On Party People Kicking It and Militarized Cops Defending Budgets With Deadly Force
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr loves Annie and cheers on a bunch of revolutionary orca whales
11 BC Wines to Sip and Savour This Holiday Season
Our holiday feasts might be different than usual this year, but we think some delicious local wine should help with that...
The View From Your Window #243
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