Culture
On Bad Acid Trips, Casinos Always Winning and Refusing to Serve Trump Supporters
Sean Orr's latest read of the news headlines returns with shadowy tycoons, shameless politicians, brave protestors and dumb decisions.
The One Day a Year When Local Ants Get Freaky in Your Face, Literally
"It's gotta be Flying Ant Day because there are half a dozen of the sexed up critters currently writhing in my beer..."
Understanding the Kitsch Wine Designed for People “Who Love to Slay Rosé”
This "Message in a Bottle" Q&A asks Kitsch winemaker Grant Biggs all about his delicious 2017 rosé.
How 1,000 Vancouver Women Fought World War II from the North Shore
Our 'You Should Know' series continues with a look at the historical importance of a swathe of North Van waterfront.
Heading to the Sunshine Coast for the Long Weekend? Check Out These Two New Spots
Recently launched Buono Osteria and Lone Wolf Bakery are making life on the Sunshine Coast a little more delicious.
Safe & Sound Music Fest Going Down in New West August 24/25
The 2018 line-up has expanded to include over two dozen performances — plus, the usual spectacular Fraser River view and outdoor setting — spread over two days.
On Canada’s Complicity and Art Gallery Owners Doing Amusing Things
Sean Orr's latest read of the headlines draws our attentions to giant drug spoons and cute Canadian responses to the USA acting horribly.
A Cool Way to Snoop Some of the West Coast’s Most Iconic Modern and Mid-Century Homes
This is a rare opportunity to gain guided access to some of the most stylish mid-century and contemporary residences on the West Coast.
The Town Fool Who Wanted to Contribute to Vancouver's "Imagination Explosion"
"In a town so full of fools it's odd that there has only ever been one 'official' Town Fool, and that was Joachim Foikus..."
The 500 Year Old Inspiration Behind the Painted Rock Estate Winery Brand
The story behind the family brand and its values began many centuries ago and is designed to endure long into the future.
New ‘Tight Club’ Video an Inspiring Fit for First Day of Summer
Tight Club's Keighty Gallagher just sent us a cool short video that immediately made us want to get outside and move.
Wanting This Concrete Cabin in Mexico Near a Tofino Beach
Designed by Aranza de Arino (and available on Airbnb), it's close to the big wave surfer's paradise of Puerto Escondido.
Multi-Coloured Domino Tower Fall Takes 46 Mesmerizing Seconds
This domino tower took four days to build using 5,550 blocks, and its destruction took just 46 immensely satisfying seconds.
Vancouver Would Be Cooler If It Had This Art Project That Gave Out Free Hot Dogs
Austrian artist Erwin Wurm transformed an old VW bus into a bizarre, oddly obese food truck of sorts, and we want it for our sea wall.
Take a Look Inside ‘Nowhere’, Now Open in Victoria
The new seafood-focused restaurant from the chefs that gave us Hanks is now open at 1001 Douglas Street.
Slowing Down in La Paz
How to eat and drink exceptionally well between unforgettable swims with dolphins and sharks in the Sea of Cortez.
The Scout Guide to Tofino
Heading to Tofino this summer? Take this handy, mobile-friendly map/guide of good things to eat, drink and do with you!
Sneaking Into a Mediterranean Airport That’s Been Frozen in Time Since 1974
Few have set foot in Nicosia Airport since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus resulted in the forbidden zone that now contains it.
On Left-Wing Agreements in Principle and Mercenaries for the Millionaire Class
Sean Orr's latest read of the local headlines wonders at another Ford victory and peacocks doing their feathered best against excess.
Get Your Eating Pants Ready! Italian Day is Coming
The annual celebration of Italian heritage is one of our great entertainment assets -- 14 blocks of delicious things to eat, drink, see and do!
Sherwood Cafe & Bar Takes Shape in Victoria
The highly anticipated new project from the owner of Habit Coffee is primed for a July opening across from City Hall.
A Spartan Hideaway of Wood and Window
This minimalist, perspective-compressing 2016 home in Japan would suit an out-of-the-way slice of the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver Would Be Cooler If it Had a Weird Village of Spherical Homes
Made of concrete strengthened with fibreglass and originally subsidized by the Dutch government, these futuristic homes from 1984 are awesome.
On Having Pity for Point Grey and Canada Buying Blockbuster the Year Netflix Took Off
Sean's latest read of the news headlines finds heroes and villains in Point Grey and Trudeau buying a bag of magic beans.
Vancouver Would Be Cooler If It Had a Massive Carpet Modelled On Its Streetscape
A South African furniture design company has made a 3m x 2m 'New York City Carpet' and we're a little covetous of it.
A Guided Tour Through the Alternate Universe of Local Artist Paul Morstad
...where we discuss dreamworlds, misplaced nostalgia, Wandering Albatrosses and a (possible future) career as a whale tattoo artist.
From Humble Beginnings Came This Outstanding, Week-Long Beer Festival
Our '1,000 Cool Things About Vancouver' series continues with a no brainer: Vancouver Craft Beer Week
Vancouver’s First Public Art Superstar
Carlos Marega made a huge impact on the look and feel of early Vancouver, and many of his works remained treasured civic icons.
