History
Old Aerial Photographs of Vancouver (1890-1930)
One of the best ways to compare development in a city or of a general landscape is by comparing aerial photography of the past with future images of the same area. A few years ago […]
Archive
Arts
“A Day in the Life” with local artist Elena Markelova
Elena Markelova is well known for her double exposure animals, nature watercolour paintings, and her detailed city maps – all inspired by magnificent landscapes and engaging wildlife of her new home. She was born and […]
Charity
Charitable Choices: Andrea Valentine-Lewis of Burrard Arts Foundation
Burrard Arts Foundation charitable non-profit organization acts as a launchpad for young artists providing opportunities and resources for Vancouver creatives. We got to speak with their gallery manager, Andrea Valentine-Lewis, to find out more. What […]
Food
Thai Steamed Honey Mussels Recipe from Sailor’s Seafoods
This recipe from Sailors Seafoods uses Honey Mussels ™, an elite mussel, found nowhere else in the world, produced only in the clean waters of Lasqueti Island, BC, Canada. They have a beautiful honey-coloured shell […]
Lifestyle
Penny the cat is looking for a new lovely home in the Vancouver area
Pennsylvania, better known as Penny by shelter staff and volunteers, is a unique little character. Penny came into our care with a fever, dental pain and was unsure of our intentions. After seeking veterinarian care, […]
Music
“Five Minutes With” Vancouver Pop/R&B singer, Nimkish
To fully immerse in the multitudes of Indigenous rising star Nimkish is to honour the past, look ahead to the future, and bask in the resplendent present all at once. The Vancouver-based marvel-in-the-making is fearless […]
Comedy
Chatting with Vancouver comedian Gina Harms
Gina Harms hosts a show called Comedy Bucket where comics do sets based on audience suggestions. She also has a podcast called Dear Pop Culture where she interviews comedians, musicians, actors and other local creatives […]
Arts
“A Day in the Life” with Vancouver collage artist Lydia Cecilia
Lydia Cecilia is a self-taught collage artist whose work explores the infinite possibilities of creating unique and relatable identities. Working with vintage magazines as the source of inspiration and material, Lydia utilizes the realistic and […]
Charity
Charitable Choices: British Columbia Wheelchair Basketball Society
We recently spoke with British Columbia Wheelchair Basketball Society Executive Director Sian Blyth to find out more about their organization that provides youth, club, provincial and national level wheelchair basketball programming throughout British Columbia. Describe […]
Business
Homegrown Business: Lukas-Karim Merhi & Gautam Sadarangani of Tenzr Health
Tenzr Health has created a way to gamify your at-home physio needs. Through their wearable tech, software applications and accessible virtual clinicians, clients are able to reach their physiotherapy needs and goals from the comfort […]