Culture
On City Hall Still Kissing Developer Ass and Bad Things Media Companies Do for Clicks
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds the trouble with billionaires and stories designed to provoke rage.
Don’t Miss These Ten VIFF Film Screenings
We narrowed down the deep list of VIFF screenings to just 10 flicks that have us excited to get into a theatre and out of our own heads.
That Time We Matched Fred Herzog’s Iconic Photo Locations to the Present Day…
Local photographer Fred Herzog passed away earlier this week. Five years ago, he inspired my son and I to go on a hunt.
On Satan’s Enduring Public Erection and Bad Newspapers Doing Stupid Things
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr discovers dangerous white dudes and the media profiting from hate.
Getting to Know East Van by Exploring Its History
Later this month you can get intimate with ten of the neighbourhood's most interesting buildings.
The View From Your Window #201
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
The Nickname for an Albertan Beer Long Embraced by Many Vancouverites
“Ok, so I was on my way to get a case of Pil and a pack of smokes and this fucking deer came out of nowhere, right...”
On Vigils For Vancouver’s Favourite Bird and Making Cultus Lake Great Again
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds heroin buyers clubs and a penchant for unsung heroes.
How to Make a Dance Track With a Couple of Beers
Koji Kobura samples beer can sounds with an Ableton machine and uses an Arturia MiniLab MK2 to make a groove...
One of the Most Delicious Food Events of the Year Is on the Horizon — Got Tickets?
PICA is once again hosting the annual fundraiser that puts fork-armed foodies right in front of some of BC's best chefs.
The Islandist, Vol. 2
A compendium of food and culture news from The Islandist, Scout's upcoming sister publication covering Vancouver Island.
On Developers Learning New Tricks and Talkative Politicians Still Sucking
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr wonders at public toilets and admits getting it wrong about artwashing.
Okanagan Stargazing and Winemaking With Ursa Major’s Founder, Rajen Toor
Learn more about the forward-thinking winemaker and his unconventional approach to making wine on the Black Sage Bench.
These Germans Swam to Freedom Instead of Climbing Over the Berlin Wall
It's been 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall and we never knew that there was an alternative to braving the "death strip".
Road Tripping the Okanagan in September
If you’re heading up to the Okanagan for an adventure in September, here are some fresh things that should be on your radar...
The View From Your Window #200
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
If Vancouver Had a Superhero It Might Be the Woman Who Takes Her Duck Everywhere
"I saw the Vancouver Duck Lady on the bus today and she was just about the sweetest thing in the whole wide world..."
On Being Too Overworked to Revolt and Incompetent City Councillors Totally Blowing It
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr finds inspired vandalism and a racist getting her five minutes.
We’d Totally Live in This Wine Cellar High Up in the Tyrol
Located high in the mountains near Neustift-Vahrn, the expansive underground wine cellars at Pacherhof could fit a family (or five).
Security Robots Are Now a Thing in San Francisco. How Long Before They’re in Vancouver?
The Knightscope K5 acts as a mobile robotic security guard with a slew of built-in sensors to help it patrol and monitor an area.
On Governing Spinelessly and Having Trouble Finding Vancouver’s Awesome
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr wonders whether laziness exists and ponders pouring rain price surges.
In BC, This Word Stirs Both Nationalist Enthusiasms and Yearnings For Alpine Tranquility
"To avoid all the crowds during the Olympics I went across the border and camped in the Olympics..."
The View From Your Window #199
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
On the Forgotten Code of the Downtown Eastside and Climate Change Being Good for Canada
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr opines on eviction notices and the latest sinophobic pearl clutching.
Eating Up the Arts of Seattle
Kristin Lim hits the Emerald City for the Seattle Art Fair and maps out plenty of good PNW food, drink and culture.
We Want This Beautiful, Shinsuke Fujii-Designed Home in Yokohama
We want the hell out of this house. The beautiful cherry trees would have to come with it. Otherwise the deal is off.
On Microscopic Plastic Falling From the Sky and Chip Wilson’s Awesome Little Pep Talk
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr learns about intergenerational housing and corporate media doing bad things.
Stunning Footage of Drone Pilot Surfing Waterfalls Up and Down BC Mountainside
The "video dropping out and the sheer exhilaration of the flight had my hands shaking and my heart pounding by the time I landed."
