Culture
The Darker Art of Theodore Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss
The talent behind The Cat in the Hat and The Grinch Who Stole Christmas wasn't all sunshine and lollipops.
Shopping Local This Holiday Season? ‘Got Craft’ Kicks Off Tomorrow and Has You Covered
Got Craft's online version of their famous winter shopping event has no line ups, no crowds and no malls.
The Five Best Films We Watched at the 2020 Vancouver International Film Festival
From strange premises to comedic thrillers, here are five films to seek out while hiding at home this winter...
Check Out the New Autumn/Winter Collection from East Van’s Old Fashioned Standards
Each design by Cassandra Bailey is timeless, unisex and durable enough to stand up to the season's weather.
The View From Your Window #242
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
On Demonizing Santa’s Elves and Dreading a Downtown Eastside Covid Explosion
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr reflects on wearing masks and normal things to do on Friday nights.
We Want Some Hand Written Communications from Friends and Family
Jeanette has a knack for saying what I struggle to find the words for, and she pairs the messages with cheerful illustrations.
Brilliant Advertisement Implores Young People to ‘Be Heroes’ by Not Leaving Their Couches
In this German ad, we fast forward to a future that sees an elderly man looking back to 2020 and the 'sacrifices' he had to make.
‘Producers Lounge’ to Connect Music Makers and Enthusiastic Listeners on November 21st
The live online event is open to everyone and entirely free to attend with registration.
On Extending the Rent Freeze and Celebrating Vancouver’s Wealthiest Assholes
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr buys books under a Skytrain station and has a few words for Surrey.
FROM THE COLLECTION // The Museum of Vancouver’s Poignant 1921 ‘Decoration Day’ Poppy
We asked Wendy Nichols, Curator of Collections at the Museum of Vancouver, to share a museum piece that really spoke to her...
The View From Your Window #241
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
We Want a Bottle of This Fragrance That Smells Like Old Books
"Powell’s by Powell’s" is a limited edition novelty fragrance with subtle hints of wood, violet and biblichor.
FROM THE COLLECTION // Find This Unique Piece Inside the Museum of Anthropology at UBC
Dr. Carol Mayer, Head of museum's Curatorial and Design Department, singles out a beautiful Coast Salish panel.
On Art Saving Lives and Vancouver Taking Aim at the 2030 Winter Olympics
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr wonders at four-way stops and the insanity of West End fireworks.
How Vancouverites Can Fake Early Morning Sunlight During the Long Dark Bummer Ahead
The lack of sunshine between now and the winter solstice is one of the worst things about life in Vancouver, so why not fix it?
We Want Bottles of this Local Company’s New Wild Black Spruce and Giant Kelp Hand Wash
Who knew the world of hand cleaning would ever become such a highly considered part of our daily lives?
The View From Your Window #240
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
Scout List Vol. 572
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do from Oct. 30 to Nov. 11, 2020.
On the Need to Keep Fighting and Never Caring What Chip Wilson Thinks
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds dystopian French inventions and a guy covered in ranch dressing.
The Big Red Airplane That Occasionally Buzzes the City of Vancouver
Technically a De Havilland Dash 8, this striking aircraft travels our coastline six days a week on pollution detection patrol.
FROM THE COLLECTION // The Museum of Vancouver’s 1930’s Ouiji Board
Jillian Povarchook, the Museum of Vancouver's Acting Curator, spooks herself out with a timely pick from the collection...
Where All the New Art Galleries Are…
Kristin Lim maps out the changes as established art galleries move and exciting new ones spring up.
Animation Reveals How One of Europe’s Most Beautiful Bridges Was Built Over 600 Years Ago
Prague's beautiful 14th century Charles Bridge has survived world wars, revolutions and floods. Now watch it being built...
On Feeling Sorry for the Granville Strip and Yaletown Finally Dealing With its Drug Problem
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr wonders at Spanish cheese while marvelling at the BC Liberal implosion.
Australian Puppet Recaps Ernest Hemingway’s Action-Packed Life in Less Than 4 Minutes
Boiling down a writer's life to the length of a pop song is something only an hysterical purple puppet should ever do.
Vancouver’s Best Bookstores, Mapped
A bookworm's guide to all the wonderful spots that fill our Fall libraries with fiction, non and everything in between.
FROM THE COLLECTION // Appreciating the Sculptural Beauty of a Cuvier’s Beaked Whale Skull
The Beaty Biodiversity Museum's Lead Curatorial Assistant of Mammals, Reptiles, and Amphibians singles out his favourite piece...
