Culture
Vancouver Would Be Cooler If It Followed Berlin’s Lead on Marketing the Wearing of Masks
If our approach to encouraging mask use has been too gentle we might consider shocking people with a campaign like this.
New Exhibition by Joji Fukushima Opens This Month in Mount Pleasant
Designer Joji Fukushima's new exhibit of 100+ handmade wooden dishes is soon to pop up at the Japanese lifestyle shop, Itsumo.
Get Ready for the New West Cultural Crawl
Guests of all ages are welcome to join in and celebrate New West’s creative diversity from 11am to 5pm, October 17th and 18th.
On the NDP Buying Our Votes and Vancouver Being Totally Awesome (But Not Really)
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds ancient mummies being opened and good news among the bad.
The Slow Destruction of a Beloved Chinatown Sign
The beautiful street-level sign been slowly swallowed by graffiti over the past 10 years -- inch by inch, letter by letter, word by word.
The View From Your Window #238
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 Pair of Skate Shoes Hand-Painted by Local Coast Salish Youth, Nora Pape
Orange Shirt Day has come and gone (almost), but there are other ways to show your support for the Wet’suwet’en Nation
On the Return of the Smoke and Vancouver Becoming 1970s New York City
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orrs finds a bad orange man and a flabbergasted Mayor.
Vancouver Would Be Cooler If It Had Tokyo’s Incredible Lost and Found System
Your options for tracking down your lost items in Vancouver are very limited, but what if we had a different approach?
INTERVIEW // Inspirational ‘First We Eat’ Filmmaker, Suzanne Crocker
To coincide with the VIFF virtual screening of her latest film, we presented the talented documentarian with five questions...
On the Downtown Eastside Not Escaping Covid and Blaming Social Media for Everything
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds Kevin Bieksa in a suit and sharks tied up in power lines.
Check Out the Modern Meets Old School Design of This New Cafe in Montreal
Located on the corner of Saint-Urbain and Saint-Antoine, the new location of Melk Cafe is reminiscent of the classroom.
The Dictionary Entry for the Most Replayed Scene of Vancouver's 2011 Stanley Cup Riot
"The only thing that made me laugh in the immediate wake of the Canucks riot was the Flashbang Nutshot."
Eight Films to Watch at Home and On the Big Screen During the Vancouver International Film Fest
Thalia goes through the many films screening at VIFF this year and taps eight for her Must Watch list...
The View From Your Window #237
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
On Welcoming Our Moth Overlords and Vancouver’s Greediest Shifting the Narrative
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds an artist doing well and new heights of Peak Vancouver.
‘The Truffle Hunters’ Film Set to Draw Food Lovers to Exclusive Screenings
Tickets to watch this gem on the big screen aren't quite as hard to come by as the fancy Italian truffles at its centre, but they are still limited to only 50 seats per venue per screening.
This Drone Footage of Smoke Hazed San Francisco Really Fits Its ‘Blade Runner’ Soundtrack
It's been pretty smoke this past week, thanks to all the forest fires burning down in Washington. It's looks to be worse in California.
FROM THE COLLECTION // Why a Museum Director Really Loves This Mask by Dempsey Bob
FROM THE COLLECTION aims to introduce readers to the inventories of our galleries, museums and other cultural institutions.
On Stupidity Killing Bars and Surrendering Vancouver to Selfish Supercar Drivers
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds plays a game of bingo in our increasingly dystopian hellworld.
Visualizing the Dangerous Ingredients and Circumstances of Beirut’s Massive Port Explosion
Jugs of kerosene and acid. Thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate. The New York Times shows how it all went wrong.
Watch This New Wave Pool Produce Five Different Surf Breaks at the Same Time
The innovation produces five different waves to allow beginner, intermediate and advanced surfers to ride simultaneously.
On Living in a City Full of Sociopaths and Allowing Hate to Masquerade as Religion
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr imagines affordable housing in Trump Tower an an end to wellness checks.
Skilled Drone Pilot Shares Soaring Perspective of Normandy’s Stunning Mont Saint-Michel
The ancient island has been a fortress/religious complex for over 1,000 years, but only winged creatures have ever seen it like this...
TRACK & FOOD PODCAST // Dr. Bonnie Henry Joins Us to Talk Restaurants in the Age of Covid
BC’s top health officer discusses what she thinks about the restaurant community's response efforts and much more.
On Young People Totally Sucking and Scumbag Real Estate Agents Stealing Fruit
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds clickbait bullshit and genetically modified mosquitoes.
Cool Things We Want at Mt. Pleasant’s Much + Little
From kitchen things to clothing, the shop stocks local brands and handmade goods that make us smile in hard times.
The Fabled Mental Health Hospital That Became a Popular Film Set
"A reopened Riverview might be a better place than the Downtown Eastside for people to get the help they need..."
