Culture
When Graphic Designers See Algorithms in the Works of Master Painters
Greek graphic/visual designer Dimitris Ladapoulus breaks down the works of the two Rembrandts in an oddly beautiful, unique way.
You Need To Try The Fairytale Cocktails at Cure Lounge in Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge
Mmm, 'tis the season for rye whiskey, B&B, Angostura bitters, and coffee bean-infused Antica Formula vermouth...
What Vancouverites Mean When They Enthusiastically Refer to "The Canadians"
"I could use some cold beer, two hot dogs, a lot of direct sunshine and some screaming. Hey, I know! Let's go to a Canadians game!"
Vancouver Would Be Cooler If It Had a Japanese-Style ‘Capsule’ Hotel & Sauna
This capsule hotel and sauna facility in Tokyo would be nice fit for Vancouver, which could use more diversity of accommodations.
Mount Pleasant’s Massy Books is Moving to Chinatown
The small Mount Pleasant bookstore is gaining several hundred square feet and a mezzanine art gallery in the March 1st move.
Christopher Walken Opens a Coffee Shop and Animated Weirdness Ensues
"Christopher Walken has branched out from his very successful acting career to pursue his true passion, creating artisanal coffee beverages and pastries"
Imagining this Northern Californian Retreat in Some Vancouver Island Woods
This beautiful family complex would make for an excellent place to hide from depressing housing statistics.
How to Camp the Coast of California
UPDATED. These are the places we eat, drink and pitch our tents from the beautiful Redwoods all the way down to LA.
The Force is Strong With Bruce Lee, Jedi Nunchuck Master
An artist turned the weapons in the legendary fight scene from 1972's "Fist of Fury" into lightsabers, and there was much rejoicing.
Morning-to-Midnight ‘Sherwood’ Cafe & Bar to Open in Victoria this Summer
Shane Devereaux, the owner of Habit Coffee, is behind a new 65 seat project that will have a big impact on the city's downtown core.
First Nation Toponym that Every Visiting Wine Lover Learns to Say
"I made some pork loin last night and knocked the pairing out of the park with an old Syrah from Nk'Mip..."
Cool Facet of Old School European Train Stations Reimagined for Home, Smartphones
Those old split-flap thingamajigs that whir and tickety-tick have been miniaturized and iOS/Android enabled.
On Blaming Restaurants For Everything and Building a Real Estate Casino for Condo Kings
Local dishwasher Sean Orr briefs us on recent Vancouver headlines while on tour with his band in the California wilds.
Vote for ‘Vancouver’s Next Top Mayor’ on January 27th
Snag your tickets and line your pockets - you don't want to miss out on the chance to secure your vote at this one-time-only special event!
Ride the CSA Wave with the Women of Valley Buds Flower Farm
Real life buds Michelle Pezel and Alana Paterson are giving us something colourful to look forward to this summer.
You Should Know Vancouver Was the Last City on the Continent to Drive on the Left
The people of Vancouver woke up on New Year's Day in 1922 to a streetscape that was the same but forever changed.
Inside the Squirrel Cage Mind of Legendary Mixed Media Art Icon, Glenn Lewis
This multi-disciplinary, octogenarian artist is a wealth of Vancouver history, humour and inspiration.
What's That Strange Japanese Vehicle That So Many Vancouverites Seem to Love?
"I was actually honestly thinking about getting a Delica until I realised I'd have to learn how to drive and parallel park all over again..."
Watch The Most Patient Person in The World Reconstruct a Shredded Banknote
When the Bank of England misprinted a 5 pound banknote, they shredded into thousands of tiny pieces. This person put it back together.
‘We Will Be Alright’ Show to Kick Off Cartems’ New Art Exhibition Series on January 20th
Local artist Janet Wang is the first to be featured on the downtown doughnut shop's new calendar of artist exhibitions.
Two BC Beers Among ‘Gold Medal Pints’ Finalists at the Canadian Culinary Championships
The new competition within the CCC looks to judge the best of Canada's craft beers over the Feb. 2-3 weekend.
On Schooling Chip Wilson and Downloading the Death Rattles of Late Capitalism
A read of recent headlines teases our sketchy future as an idiot-infested tech hub and reveals some interesting ideas to reclaim the city.
Keeping Warm Under Blankets of Heavily Detailed International Currencies
One good thing about counterfeit money is that it has pushed treasuries to invest in the good designs these blankets have stolen.
Dreaming of a Modern Swiss Mountain Fortress in The Wilds near Squamish
In the depths of winter it's natural to think of home as a fortification against the elements. This place takes it a step further...
Who’s That Burly Lookin’ Fella on Moon Under Water’s “Potts Pilsner” Beer Label?
Backed by axes in a hard hat and some bush stubble, the guy on the label was a mystery to us so we tried to find out who he was...
It’s Not Too Late to Get a Great Calendar for 2018. Here Are Five We Want
Did you get a couple of days into the new year realising that you had yet to get a calendar for 2018? Yeah, us too.
Ghosts, Cults, Students and Art: the Bizarre History of the Fairacres Mansion
Long before it became the Burnaby Art Gallery, this comely pile on Deer Lake was home to a cult and a bunch of college kids.
That’s No Moon! An Entirely Theoretical Timelapse of the Death Star’s Construction
Two brothers used their nerdiness to detail - in convincing timelapse - the build of the iconic Star Wars super weapon.
