Take a break from the news cycle and help us celebrate the things we covered this week that are making Vancouver Awesome with a capital “A.”
June 9 - 15, 2018
1. In this week’s episode of the V.I.A. Podcast we interviewed two Ghost Hunters from Vancouver Supernatural!
Janine and Paul from Vancouver Supernatural (Vancouver Is Awesome)
2. 70 adoptable rescue parrots found a new home in Delta.
3. We also launched “Vancouver’s Stupidest Politics Column”.
4. Americans expressed their love of Canadian culture exports via social media.
5. This 10-day journey through Northern B.C.'s best craft breweries.
Photo: Rob Mangelsdorf
6. Uber Eats expanded to 3 more Metro Vancouver communities.
7. Affordable housing project for Indigenous people is being built in Surrey.
8. Bel Café opened a second location in Kitsilano.
9. This new recruit helps Vancouver firefighters’ mental health.
Lola, a two-and-a-half year old golden retriever trauma dog, recently joined the ranks at Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services. Photo Dan Toulgoet
10. A GoFundMe was launched for victims of the apartment fire in North Van.
11. This West Vancouver roadside vendor celebrated 25 fruitful years.
12. This new vegan-friendly pizza joint on Commercial Drive.
13. A new bike parkade opened at King Edward Station.
14. B.C. aims to recycle difficult plastic: six-pack rings, chip bags, crinkly wraps.
15. It's strawberry season! Here's where you can go picking.
Strawberry cake (Lindsay William-Ross/Vancouver Is Awesome)
16. A new ramen restaurant is opening in old Menya location.
17. Retro Roller Jam rolls into Robson Square.
18. Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee to open in Vancouver as part of massive Canadian expansion.
19. Kids with special needs had pirate-themed fun at this Vancouver fundraiser.
20. A B.C. Indigenous artist designed this upcoming Grateful Dead boxed set.
One of the pieces by Roy Henry Vickers that will be used for the boxed set called Raven People.
21. Oscar winning director Guillermo del Toro found “true treasures” in Vancouver bookstore.
22. This Chinese-Canadian artist’s oil painting exhibition opened in Vancouver.
23. Tsawwassen fashion designer to receive honourary degree.
24. This hilarious new illustrated book for parents that are annoyed by their kids' questions.
25. This amazing Coconut Ice Cream Float that's only available for one day (June 16th).
Lindsay William-Ross/Vancouver Is Awesome
26. A new volunteer-run media project that aims to give a voice to the voiceless.
27. Henry Rollins is speaking at a huge weed conference in Vancouver called “ICBC”.
28. 13 essential places for ice cream sundaes in Vancouver.
29. Jimmy Fallon gave a shout out to the Vancouver Aquarium.
30. We introduced the inaugural AWESOME GRAND PRIX!
31. You can eat a meal made by a celeb chef while dangling 50 metres above Vancouver.
32. Waterfront Cinema returns with free outdoor movies at Canada Place this summer.
33. Meet the 2018 Vancouver Pride Parade grand marshals.
34. Polaris Music Prize long list highlights 40 Canadian albums (including some from B.C.)
35. This guide for pairing food with your favourite craft beers.
36. This Vancouver Greek restaurant rocks a daily brunch, cocktails, and authentic eats.
Lamb chops (Lindsay William-Ross/Vancouver Is Awesome)
37. Play ball! Vancouver Canadians get set for another swinging season at Nat Bailey.
38. David Milne exhibition opens at the Vancouver Art Gallery June 16.
39. Despite one day of rain, the weather was VERY nice.
40. This incredible skyline photo by Instagram user erikandersen.
