Culture
On Ending the Grizzly Hunt and Infiltrating Point Grey’s Mansion Zone
A read of the local headlines reveals Site C reactions, suicidal seniors and Seattle getting an NHL team, among other harrowing yarns.
The Scout Guide to Victoria
Mapping out all the delicious and wonderful things to eat, drink and do in the provincial capital right now.
On Sanity, Sweatin’ It Out and Early Feline Obsessions with Anna Farrant of All City Athletics
From anticipating marriage to waxing the benefits of certain curse words, this champ pulls no punches in an inspiring Q & A.
We Want a Year of Art & Culture at The Vancouver Art Gallery
Japanese modern art icon Takashi Murakami's upcoming exhibit is only one of many reasons we want a VAG membership for Christmas!
A Six Bottle ‘JoieBox’ is Ready for Christmas and We Want One
Naramata's JoieFarm winery has put together their latest Christmas gift box and it's loaded with cheer.
The Roll Top Bag We Want for Christmas was Designed and Made in Vancouver
This waxed cotton, roll top backpack from East Van would make a great Christmas gift for West Coast wanderers.
On The City’s Idea of “Affordable Rent” and Paying For Political Cowardice
A read of the local headlines reveals a proposal to legalise eating people, high rents and a deep dogpile of Site C Dam grief.
We Want This Graphic, Hand-Tufted Statement Rug by Local Artisan Julia Mior
We're seriously yearning for Mior's The Talamone wool area rug...and household practicalities be damned!
East Van’s Harlow Atelier to Transform Into ‘December Kids Market’
Skip the mall and shop a tasteful assortment of locally made kids stuff while sipping hot beverages on December 16th.
Holiday Spirit Need Uplifting? Head Up Grouse Mountain for “Peak of Christmas”
The Mountain has been transformed into a "Winter Wonderland" with something to appeal to every variety of festive sensibility.
Coastal Dweller Holiday Pop-Up Goes Down in Deep Cove this Weekend
The pop-up shop will see more than 15 women-owned brands ranging from self-care and clothing to ceramics and textiles.
The Right Book to Flip Through if You’re Already Suffering Christmas Exhaustion
You can snag a signed copy of Ryan Heshka's 'Fatales' at his book signing at Lucky's Comics on Friday, December 8th.
The Salted Vine is Making a Winter Cocktail That You Really Need To Try
Dave Warren's tasty warmer is a mix of Chai tea-infused Goslings Rum, Creme de Cacao, heavy cream and a winter spice syrup.
On Marpole’s Protestors and The City Struggling to Wake From 10 Year Slumber in Developer’s Bed
A scan of the headlines reveals a broken corporate media and politicians worrying if legal weed will lead to a communist revolution.
We Want This Japanese-Inspired Teapot by Lupa Ceramics
This beauty by local ceramicist Kristine Aguilar is the perfect teapot for daily brewing our way through every day of winter.
How Lulu Island Got Its Sweet Name
True story: the island that grew into the City of Richmond was named after a teenaged American showgirl.
We Want This Japanese Home with an Earthquake-Ready Bookshelf for a Kits Laneway
No ladders are necessary to explore this tall, slanted, seismic-savvy bookshelf in Japan.
When Development Interferes With an Artist’s Daily Inspiration
When artist Gwyneth Leech learned the view from her studio was going to be blocked by a new high-rise, she was devastated.
The Line-Up of Competing Chefs at the Canadian Culinary Championships is Scary Good
Vancouver's own chef Alex Chen (of Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar) is in for some stiff competition at the CCC this February.
We Want Maggie Boyd’s Impossible-To-Get, Limited Edition “Danse Russe” Tote Bag
Only 50 of these bookish tote-and-poetry duos were made and they were all gone before we could finish articulating our hope for one.
The Honorary Dad of Every Hopeful, Diehard Vancouver Canucks Fan
"The only things certain in this world are death, taxes and Cheech projecting the 'Nucks to win the Stanley Cup."
A Local Designer Made These Lights and We Want Some
Matthew McCormick's 'Mila7' pendant lights are available in black, white and brushed brass finishes with customizable drop-lengths.
The Scout List, Vol. 449
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from Nov. 29 to Dec. 5, 2017.
We Want a Macrame Workshop with Portland Crafty Lady “Little Feral”
Got Craft? maker Little Feral's Macrame Workshop on Monday, December 11th is one you'll not want to miss!
Il Caminetto on Hunt for Experienced Food Servers, Server’s Assistants
Getting “Skooled” by Ceramic Artist, Teacher and Illustrator Julia Chirka
The artist has come a long way since her ceramic potato days...she's one of 30 artisans participating in this year's TOQUE craft fair.
On the Righteousness of Beer and the Consequences of Beserker Billionaires
Sean Orr wants a local beer brewed for anti-fascists and learns of a Canadian politician who thinks weed is as bad as fentanyl.
A Swedish Solution for Solitude Somewhere Secret on the Sunshine Coast
This "72h Cabin" was named after the length of time a study took to come to conclusions about stress reduction. How very fitting!
