Culture
Imagining a Future of Genetically-Engineered Product Mascots That Walk Among Us
If you close your eyes and imagine the future of marketing and advertising, what you see probably isn't too far off from this...
Serenading Newborns and Scoring Horror with the Duo Behind HUMANS
Robbie Slade and Peter Ricq speak in advance of their February 15th gig at Celebrities, in support of their latest LP, "Going Late".
The View From Your Window #173
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
On Larceny in the Legislature and Making the Empty Homes Tax Hurt So Good
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds a local cop with de-escalation training and bad decisions in Saanich.
The Maritime Route That Sounds Like It Could Also Be a Psych-Rock Band
"One of my life goals is to travel the Inside Passage from Victoria all the way north to Skagway and then back again..."
On the Prodigious Slime of Hagfish and Waiting For Socialism by Royal Decree
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr looks at Canada's left vs. the American left and wades into the waters of rent control.
The Colour Blue in Nature Is Often Not Really Blue, and It’s Blowing Our Minds
Nature has been lying to us our entire lives, and we'll probably never look at these butterflies the same way ever again.
Catch the Final Days of ‘Room of Her Own’ at Chinatown’s Yactac Gallery
This weekend is your chance to check out Setareh Yasan’s solo show at Yactac's new studio space before it's over.
On Scandalous Wood Chippers and Driving Our Cars Around the Seawall
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean finds a cow he respects and a doctored photograph that spells doom for our future.
The Definitive Records of Tristan Young, GM at The Oakwood Canadian Bistro
The GM of The Oakwood has excellent taste in music, so we asked him for three tunes that define where he's at.
The View From Your Window #172
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
On Sympathy for Alberta and the Kinds of People Who Complain About Public Art
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr learns of public art debates and envisions a task for the Soldiers of Odin.
The Vancouver Building That Was Once the Tallest in the British Empire
Despite popular belief, The Dominion's architect J.S. Helyer never fell to his death during the building’s opening party in 1910.
Get Your Weave On at Workshops Led by Local Artist Amanda Wood
Round two of the Weaving 101 workshop runs weekly from February 6th to 20th at Granville Island's Silk Weaving Studio.
Let ‘Head in the Clouds’ Take You Above the Majestic Karst Towers of Guilin
Filmmaker/drone pilot Ivan Bondarenko flew his Mavic Pro around the stunning limestone hills of Guilin, China to make this short film.
On Terrifying Mannequin Heads and the Effectiveness of ‘Yuppies Go Home’ Graffiti
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr learns of casinos being casinos and visiting Kentucky senators.
Former Acorn Chef to Launch ‘Frankie, We Salute You’ in Kelowna This Spring
Brian and Christina Skinner are opening the new restaurant together in Kelowna's upcoming District Market this April.
Watch This 1958 TV Show Featuring a Fraud Named ‘Trump’ Promising a Magic Wall
In this 1958 episode of the CBS series Trackdown, a man named Trump arrives at a western town to warn of doom and offer protection.
The View From Your Window #171
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
On Cutting Down Trees for Better Views and Respecting Protesters By Arresting Them
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr lambasts the PM's performance and listens to the radio...from space.
Vancouver Once Had a City Architect, and He Was As Prolific As He Was Controversial
The 'You Should Know' series continues with a look at A.J. Bird, the architect behind some of Vancouver's most iconic buildings.
We Want an Adventuremobile That Can Drive Across Deserts and Walk Up Mountains
Instead of driving gingerly around obstacles and hazards off-road to find the perfect campsite, what if you could just step over them?
On the Pacific Northwest Accent and Sending in the Mounties to Protect Glaciers
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds false equivalencies and new metaphors for the state of Vancouver.
The British Columbian Disaster That Sounds Like a Dance Move
"It always feels a little spooky driving past the Hope Slide knowing that there are two people still buried under all the debris..."
Imagining the Birthplace of Stars
"They condense by gravity from gas and dust until their temperatures become so high that they begin to shine." -- Carl Sagan.
On Imitating San Francisco and Life in the Age of People Who Film Their Soup
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr dives into the chowder and goes for a cruise on a heroic barge.
The View From Your Window #170
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
On Building a Better Creative Community With the Duo Behind THRIVE
Dig this wide-ranging, long form interview with local artists and community activists Jamie Smith and Tara Galuska.
