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The View From Your Window #185
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On Chip-Eating Buffoons and 60,000 Drunk Idiots Let Loose Upon Our Streets
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr wonders at the failures of legalisation and quickly tires of Michael Bublé.
Vancouver’s Best Vintage Stores, Mapped
Vancouver is hardly hard up for places to get great second-hand stuff, and every picker has their regular circuit. This is ours...
Three Vancouver Chefs (and a Brewer) Eat the Delicious Daylights Out of Austin, Texas
Late last month Big Day BBQ collaborators Rhys Amber, Colin Staus, Doug Stephen and David Bowkett went on an epic BBQ trip.
You Should Know That Hundreds of People are Buried on this Tiny Island in Coal Harbour
"Once I heard the stories, it was easy to make peace with the fact that I would never set foot on Deadman's Island..."
We Want This Awesome Coffee-Making Alarm Clock
Made by London-based designer Joshua Renouf, all you need to do for prep is add coffee grounds, set the alarm and go to sleep.
On Hashtagging the Housing Collapse and Kings Never Living Like College Kids
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr learns of horror films becoming reality and Canada trying to save the world order.
These Are the Records That Define the Musical Tastes of One of Vancouver’s Top Chefs
The Mackenzie Room's kitchen maestro is concise yet poetic when describing the vastly different records that impacted his life.
Tripping Further Afield With Jason Sussman
For this first edition of Further Afield Trips, we talk with Tacofino co-founder in his home base of Tofino.
The View From Your Window #184
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
On Spoiled Brats Bitching About Bugatti Taxes and Poor Old People Begging for Elevators
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr considers the future of the sea wall and explains his Skytrain spending.
Narrative Legends Attenborough, Cox and Sagan Voice ‘Timelapse of the Entire Universe’
Check out this compelling review of the last 13.8 billion years, from the big bang all the way through to the evolution of life.
The Elderly First Nations Man Who Took the Location of a Golden Treasure to the Gallows
"I've been reading up on Slumach all winter and have been considering taking the summer off to look for his long lost gold..."
On More Complaints from Kitsilano and Scapegoating the Poor for Vancouver’s Ills
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean considers Vancouver's rodent population and sees satire where there is none.
Gettin’ Groovy and Going Natural with Tyler Thrussell of Neon Eon Wine
Get hip to the groovy new Summerland brand that's naturally got the local wine community, including Gastown's Juice Bar, feeling all tingly.
The Intrepid Greek Who Explored the Pacific Northwest for Spain 427 Years Ago
"I've always thought Juan de Fuca would be the perfect name for a West Coast meets Spanish/Mediterranean restaurant in Vancouver..."
This Plant-Heavy Ho Chi Minh City Home for a Sunny Stretch of Kits, Please
Designed by Vo Trong Nghia Architects, the stunning "Stepping Park House" in Vietnam took the concept of the house garden inside.
The View From Your Window #183
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 Upcoming Outdoor Handjob Festival and Scenes From the Cherry Blossom Apocalypse
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr learns Alberta repeating itself and plots adventures on Vancouver's wealthy West Side.
Dedication, Craft and Attention to Detail — Inside a Bespoke Car Model Maker’s Workshop
"Most model makers are outcasts who don't fit in anywhere else because all we're capable of doing is making tiny versions of things."
On Wildfires Cancelling the Summer and Terrible Pop-Up Restaurant Ideas
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr awaits news from Crab Park and rolls his eyes at real estate developers.
The Parkside Brewery’s Sam Payne Takes Us on a Musical Joyride
We head to Port Moody's Brewer's Row to pick Sam Payne's brain about the records that have shaped his taste in music.
This Is Now a Permanent Facet of Vancouver's Public Art Collection
"I was all for taking the viaducts down until I realized we'd lose the Hot Wheels optical illusion of the Trans Am Totem..."
How the World’s First Subway Remains Relevant in the Age of Skytrain Extensions
It's striking how similar our subway system's evolution has so far been to that of the 156-year old London Underground.
The View From Your Window #182
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On Eviction Notices for Everybody and the Enduring Importance of Turn Signals
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr learns about hit-and-runs and Canada warming at twice the global rate.
On Growing Up Skateboarding and Taking Badass Portraits With Alana Paterson
We chat with the photographer as she prepares for her upcoming exhibition at the Polygon Gallery, which runs April 13th to May 12th.
On Hassling Restaurants in White Rock and the Inside Joke of Housing ‘Affordability’
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr applauds Batman's zeal and wonders at a snapshot of foreign-owned real estate.
