Culture
The View From Your Window #229
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
How Researchers Reverse Engineered the Locomotion of a 280 Million Year Old Vertebrate
When trying to determine how ancient creatures moved around the landscape, it helps if we have some of their footprints...
Scout List Vol. 565
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do AT HOME from Apr. 30 to May 5.
On Keeping It Up and Big Chains Determining Vancouver’s Restaurant Recovery
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds little sympathy for malls while wondering at our sudden disinterest in UFOs.
SEE BC FIRST // We Can’t Wait to Return to This Vancouver Island Campground
We're stuck at home too and want to be inspired and uplifted by your shout outs and ideas for travel within BC.
Fly Over the Desert Airport Where Hundreds of Passenger Jets Are Waiting to Fly Again
There's something unnatural about seeing all these aircraft sitting abandoned in the hot desert sun. They want to be flying.
Architect of Swedish Response to Covid-19 Explains and Defends Unique Policy
Unherd interviewed the refreshingly blunt Professor Johan Giesecke about his country's controversial pandemic response.
Chefs Table Society Postpones Highly Anticipated ‘Cooks Camp’ to September 2021
The event was scheduled to bring 100s of hospitality workers together for a weekend of good times at the end of this summer.
We Want to Learn How to Tie All the Knots That Every Camper Should Know
The skills will prove super handy when Covid-19 gets under control and we're all given the green light to go camping in our parks again.
The View From Your Window #228
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
On Bad Decisions by Art Directors and How a Virus Revealed Vancouver’s Best and Worst
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds a broken system working and the right way to build a new Vancouver.
The Stretch of East Hastings St. Where Goods Are Informally Bought, Sold and Traded
"I found a Star Wars lunch box, a Public Enemy casette and a mint condition tennis racket on the Merch Block today..."
Corporations Use Same Sentimental Ads to Remind Us How Thoughtful They Are
In these uncertain times, let's not forget that INSERT CORPORATION NAME is here for you, and we're all in this together.
Refresh Market’s Highly Anticipated Spring Edition Will Be Virtual on April 25th
The online event will include studio tours, workshops, tutorials and looks behind-the-scenes with their TBA line-up of vendors.
Do Your Part and See BC First
When the nightmare of Covid-19 ends let's all commit to enjoying a local adventure before we travel anywhere else.
Scout List Vol. 564
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do AT HOME from Apr. 15 to Apr. 21.
On Scolding Unenforced Rule Breakers and the Unforgivable Absence of Rent Relief
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds a few positives peppering an overwhelming onslaught of negatives.
If We Could Time Travel Back to January 2020 and Explain the Future to Our Past Selves…
Comedian Julie Nolke returns to January, 2020 to talk with her unprepared self about the coming of Covid-19 and the changes it brings.
The View From Your Window #227
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
Thieves Smash Window, Burgle Organic ‘Eternal Abundance’ Grocery on Commercial Drive
This is so gutting. The folks at this store are some of the kindest, sweetest, most well-meaning people in the community.
On Turning the Cows Off and Generous Tenants Providing Landlords With Housing
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr gives himself a mullet and suggests satire is easier for some to swallow.
With Mountains Closed Around the World, Skiers Stuck at Home Are Getting Creative
Avid skier and filmmaker Philipp Klein couldn't do what he loves because of stay-at-home orders, so he used his imagination instead.
These Small Companies Have Retooled to Produce Made-in-Vancouver Face Masks
Looking for high quality, reusable fabric face masks? Support local small businesses by considering these made-in-Vancouver options.
Spend Your Canadian Emergency Response Benefit Like You Love Vancouver
The big box stores, chain restaurants and online giants don't need your money as much as the little guys do right now.
Wes Anderson’s Films Were Ahead of the Curve in Promoting Social Distancing
This short edit by Luis Azevedo shows how the movie director was promoting social distancing long before it was cool.
The View From Your Window #226
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
THROWBACK THURSDAY // Pink Wall Ice Cream Hangs at La Casa Gelato
These two girls were living in a completely different world three Springs ago, and I bet they're missing it right about now.
On Being Treated Like You’re Expendable and Telling Your Landlord to Get a Real Job
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean ponders the time it takes to get organized and the chances of goats running our streets.
