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The View From Your Window #217
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Creator of BB-8 Develops New Hexapod ‘Mantis’ Vehicle (and We Want to Drive One)
I don't like that it's slow, heavy (4,200 lbs) and runs on diesel fuel, but I still want to give Matt Denton's creation a go...
In a Remote Part of Turkey, This ‘Bird Language’ Is Whistled Rather Than Spoken
"It’s a language called ku? dili that is still used to this day, though fewer people are learning it in the age of the cell phone."
On Billionaire Power Lunches and Remembering the Fine Dining Guest Who Exploded
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds housing solutions in plain sight and claps for a small town newspaper.
How Some BC Neighbourhoods Once Tried to Keep People of Colour Out
"So this racist lady on the bus starting ranting about Land Title Covenants, asking a young Asian couple if they were servants..."
Understanding the Ancient Japanese Art of Creating Marbled Patterns on Paper
In this short video, Linh My Truong shows how the craft is done using a variety of tools that include a cat's whisker.
On Other Empty Skyscrapers and Disenchanted Royals Protesting Bike Lanes
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr rides an e-scooter and imagines taking paper away from Rex Murphy.
Vancouver Island Town Excited for First Brewery
Located in the heart of Ucluelet, the brewery is housed in a former church and perched on a hill overlooking the harbour.
The View From Your Window #216
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
All That Colourful Art on the Walls at ‘The Magnet’ Is Not What It Seems…
Downtown's beer-forward restaurant is a trove of quirky details from bar to bathroom. Here's a cool thing to look out for...
On the Trouble With Being Doomed and Making Fun of Ourselves in the Snow
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds new music, combs Reddit, and ponders the value of an inbred family.
The Local Nickname For a City Block Once Popular With Japanese Tourists
"There's not much left of the original Little Ginza other than a 50-year old Japanese steakhouse..."
Cool Treehouse Has a Suspension Footbridge That Leads to a Soaker Tub With a View
Located in the wilds outside Austin, the Yoki Treehouse offers a cozy, snow-free escape from the urban doldrums.
On Vancouver’s War Against Millennials and Institutionalizing the Mentally Ill by Force
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr worries about the next $5 bill and milquetoast media outlets mocking cops.
How NASA’s Upcoming Artemis Missions Means a Permanent Return to the Moon
Star Wars actress Kelly Marie Tran voices this short explainer from NASA on the upcoming Artemis voyages to the moon.
The West Coast Needs More Restaurants That Focus on Mantou Buns…
In the latest edition of Restaurant Porn, we look across the pond to London's 'Bao' and wish there were more like it on the West Coast.
The View From Your Window #215
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
On Finally Figuring Out Rent Control and Burning Down the Vancouver House
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds Ming Wo closing and a fantasy music festival with local headliners.
Where to Steam and Sauna in Vancouver, Mapped
From the luxurious steam rooms at hotel spas to community centres and gyms, Vancouver offers a range of detoxifying venues.
That Time Our Government Made Millions Being Unabashedly Racist
"Most of my younger friends think racism towards Chinese people is a new thing in BC. Then I tell them about the Head Tax..."
Let This Short Animation on the Evolution of the Human Lifespan Blow Your Mind
"Caught in the middle of the present and the future; the finite and infinite, it is a difficult balance this species must strive."
On the Shrieking Howls of the Entitled and Understanding a Lack of Seriousness
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean finds flawed tax plans and a new definition of 'working class'.
Fjällräven Giving Away Family Passes to Canada’s National Parks on Boxing Day
Valued at $116, the Discovery Pass offers 12 months of unlimited access to history, nature and fun at over 80 National Parks across Canada.
The View From Your Window #214
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On Everyone’s Rent Going Up and Slashing the Police Budget to Fund Culture
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr is offered a water bottle prize and finds crazy snakes everywhere.
Definitive Records With Dachi Sous Chef and Local So-and-So, Daniel Williams
This week we tasked the sous chef at East Hastings' Dachi with choosing three records of especially impactful goodness.
On Soaring Inspirations and Grounding Words of Advice With Artist Tara Lee Bennett
With her personal art practice, the co-founder of THRIVE Art Studio hones in on the beautiful and non-trivial minutiae of life...
On Symbols of Oblivious Decadence and Superficial Leaders Who Suck at Their Jobs
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds lobby groups throwing tantrums and Airbnb still screwing Vancouverites.
