Culture
Epic 1959 Road Trip From England Through the Sahara to Southern Africa and Back
Three friends took a military surplus runway control vehicle from London to Bulawayo in 1959, documenting their trip in colour.
On More Feet Washing Ashore and Flinging All the Feces at Tim Hortons
Sean Orr's latest read of the local headlines finds parking meters accepting tips (satire) and more outrage from mouth breathers.
37 Year Old Record Store Filed Under 'Z' in the Vancouver Lexicon
"Three of my top five most intimate and memorable shows of all time were staged among the crates at Zulu..."
Vancouver Would Be Cooler If It Had This Shop Stocked With Wines by Women Winemakers
This female-forward, animal-friendly Silver Lake wine shop would be perfectly suited to Main Street.
Short Film on ‘Why Truly Sociable People Hate Parties’
As this short doc reminds us, true human connections are almost never established in settings that can be described as "cheerful".
Japanese-Inspired ‘Out & About’ Boutique Opens Tonight in Gastown
The new lifestyle shop is located in the old Salmagundi West space (the tip of the old flat-iron building) at 321 West Cordova St.
Five Great Reasons to Hit the Sunshine Coast in May
From drag racing and delicious ice bars to forest hikes and farmers markets, check out these cool things to do on the coast this month.
On Pillars of Altruism, the Price of Unity and Crashing the Housing Market
In his latest read of the local headlines, Sean listens to more whining from the over-privileged and gives credit to clergy for courage.
You Need To Try This Locally-Caught Halibut Masterpiece at Wolf in the Fog
Fork this cake-like piece of fish surrounded by a tangle of bright green brassica, nettles, peas, clams, radish coins and little perogies.
‘A Secret History of the American River People’ Doc to Show Life on the Banks
We can't wait to watch the results of 1000s of miles floated (and 100s of interviews conducted) on the Mississippi and Tennessee Rivers.
Aspiring and Serious Art Collectors Get Ready for the Annual ‘Parker Art Salon’ in East Van
Head to 1000 Parker Street Studios for a three-day long event of unique, salon-inspired art for the full spectrum of art-lovers.
Hanks Crew to Open ‘Nowhere’ Restaurant in Downtown Victoria Later This Month
The team behind one of Victoria's best restaurants has a new project in the works. Take a look inside 'Nowhere'.
The Courtney Room Launches This Week in Victoria
The new, smartly-designed restaurant, cheffed by Sam Harris, opens this week in the lobby of the Magnolia Hotel & Spa.
On Amazonian Pee Breaks and the Comedy of Rich Blowhards Decrying Class Warfare
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds out about abused feral peacocks (and also about some colourful birds in Surrey).
Vancouver Had Three of These But Destroyed or Obscured Them All
"I'm thinking about buying a cold sixpack of Hermann's on my break. Want to split it in the shade at the Whale Wall after work?"
Short Video Reveals the Ubiquity of Travel in the Instagram Age
"Social media encourages the memeification of human experience. Instead of diversity we see homogeneity. It’s extremely boring."
Looking to Smash Things? Hit This Piñata Pop-Up Shop in Chinatown on May 5/6
Two art school grads and lifelong friends are celebrating Cinco de Mayo by launching a pop-up featuring their awesome piñatas.
You Need To Try Chef Paul Moran’s Perfect Beef Dip Sandwich at The Hatch
Invented in Los Angeles in the early 20th century, the Beef Dip is an undersung beauty. This new restaurant does it exceedingly well.
On Playing With Food and Crafting Puns with Local Artist Emily Cheung
She's mastered the food pun so be sure to have a couple in your arsenal when you see her at East Van's upcoming Got Craft festival.
Hunting Vancouver’s Forgotten Sidewalk Prisms
These historic gems were common a 100 years ago. Now they're disappearing fast. Let this map/essay lead you to those that remain.
On the Terrors of Toxic Masculinity and Cops Not Pulling Triggers
The latest read of the headlines has Sean wondering about the minimum wage hike and how cauldrons brew in echo chambers.
Inaugural ‘Crafted Vancouver’ Festival Set To Kick Off Next Week
The new festival includes a variety of events such as behind-the-scenes experiences, workshops, talks, tastings, guided tours and more.
Big Interview With Winemaker Tyler Harlton of Summerland’s TH Wines
The Saskatchewan import dishes on the art of restraint, Daniel Day Lewis and tucking in curse words for colour.
On Fuzzy Boundaries and Dreams of a Post-Capitalist Future With Local Artist, Ben Bogart
Experience the artist's robotic cinematic experience via 'Watching and Dreaming' at the Surrey Art Gallery, now until June 10.
On Inventing National Interests and Rolling Up Into a Tiny Ball to Think About Your Life
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean antagonizes other provinces and imagines reading the constitution in an Ottawa basement.
Vancouver Would Be Cooler If It Had Tiny Islands for Hanging Out On in False Creek
With good weather approaching, we saw this 215 sqft island designed for Copenhagen's harbour and got covetous about it.
Riding a New Wave of Cannabis Culture with Founder of Omni Botanicals
It's an exciting time for a former cook whose line of all-natural, cannabis-based products (eg. "Orgasm Oil") is about to enter a new realm.
Everything You Need to Know About Feast Tofino Festival — April 20 to May 6
Experience "boat to table" food culture with Tofino's best chefs (plus guest chefs) at events for every meal, mood and budget.
