Culture
The Story Behind the Branding of Pallet Coffee Roasters
From plant to pallet, there's more than one story behind the branding of this local cafe and roaster...
The Oldest Part of Vancouver Might Not Be Where You Think It Is
Vancouver is often said to have begun at Hastings Mill at the foot of Dunlevy Street, but the area we now know as Marpole is just as old.
What Would It Be Like to Grow Up Living Inside the New York Public Library?
Ronald Clark's father was the custodian of the NYPL in the 1940s, back when they lived in a small apartment on the premises.
Three Albums that Define the Musical Upbringing of Hannah Epperson
The worldly young musician is playing an album release show at the York Theatre on March 24 as part of The Cultch's "Soft Cedar" series.
A Learning Curve on the Awesomeness of Bees from the Heros at Hives for Humanity
Sarah Common, Julia Common and Cassie Plotnikoff of Hive For Humanity give us a graduated lowdown on everything bee-related.
Trading a City Shoebox For a Mountain Retreat
This small house overlooking the Austrian Alps would suit the equally isolated acreage in BC that we have in mind for it.
On Empty Homes, Crashed Lamborghinis and Paying Less Than the Minimum Wage
A read of the local headlines reveals Albertans whining about stuff, the Mayor taking credit he doesn't deserve, and so much more.
The Cultch Launches New, Unconventional ‘Soft Cedar’ Monthly Concert Series
The new artist-friendly music program, which continues on March 24th, aims to focus on performance by removing financial and technical restraints for participating artists.
Behind the Playful, Beautiful Branding of BC’s ‘A Sunday In August’ Wines
We spoke with winemaker Michael Schindler about the beautiful artwork adorning BC's "A Sunday in August" wines.
We Want These Conjoined Face Dishes by East Van Artist Emma Canning
It's amazing just how much expression is contained in the chin and lips of these conjoined dishes by this local ceramicist.
The Block of Vancouver That Was Once Dedicated to Vinyl Records
"I miss hitting Record Row on a Saturday afternoon and blowing my cash tips on a shit tonne of vinyl. Hell, I miss cash tips, too..."
On Backflips and Bandsaws with the Exceptionally Talented Jay Miron
The same gung-ho attitude and life ethos that had him slaying double backflips on his bike now has him executing smooth lines in his studio.
On Predicting Budgets and Speculation Being Vancouver’s Best Hope
This read of the day's news reveals anticipation of the provincial budget, a double-fisted curling husband and questionable a Canuck move.
The Vancouver Park with the ‘Hobo Jungle’ Past
Before it was a magnet to beer league baseball players and dog walkers, this green space was home to a dump and a homeless camp.
The Never Revealed Creature That Helped Make Olympia Beer
"Some kids grew up believing in dragons, unicorns, elves and faeries, but I came of age still believing in the existence of Artesians."
A Zeppelin-Shaped Cabin for Finn Slough
The Jules Verne-like "Mr. Plocq’s Caballon" is located on the shore of the Loire estuary in France, but we want it much closer.
The Beautiful Art and Science of “Nordic Skating” on Thin Ice
On a small lake in the Swedish wilderness a skater glides along the ridiculously thin ice emitting a series of bizarre sounds.
Daydreaming with Local Artist, Paul Melo
Touching on food, inspiration, craft and stories of shots not taken, Vancouver's Paul Melo speaks volumes in this new interview.
On Selling Military Helicopters to Murderers and Everything You Love Being Eaten Alive
In Sean Orr's latest read of the headlines, we find our Prime Minister being silly and Prairie dwellers wanting to kill trespassers.
We Want the Colour Guide That Assisted Charles Darwin on the HMS Beagle
"Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours" was first printed in 1814 as a guide for scholars and artists. Its has just been republished.
Meet the Local Audiophile Who Wants to Put on a Show in Your Living Room
We chatted with the man behind the scenes of Vancouver's secret show series as he prepares for the next gig on February 24.
Don’t Miss Vancouver Band “Belle Game” at The Imperial, Feb. 23
Catch the local indie band before they embark on their North American tour supporting Broken Social Scene!
Psst! You Might Want to Dig Into Vancouver’s Heritage While You Still Can
This year's 'Canada Heritage Week' calendar includes three events around the city that are informative, entertaining and even delicious.
On Campfire Knife Fights and Albertans Equating Crude With Cabernet
In his latest read of the local headlines, Sean Orr finds a mysterious pants arch, revisits slumlords and yearns for Trudeau's yoga.
The Most British Columbian Excuse for Being Late for Work
"I'm sorry I was late for my shift but it's totally not my fault. I got stuck in a bear jam just south of Function Junction."
Gettin’ Body Positive and Having a Laugh with Local Graphic Designer, Linny Malin
We had a good chat with the talented British-born artist as she was preparing for her Eastside Flea debut on February 10th.
On Bulldozing the Granville Strip and the Cowardly Political Scramble for the Exits
Sean Orr's latest read of the local headlines focuses on a few bad ideas, some good ones, and all sort of shitty things on fire.
Imagining This Swiss Concrete Cabin Under an East Vancouver Bridge
If enterprising skateboarders can hide DIY concrete skateparks in tunnels and under bridges, why not a cabin or two?
