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 16 – 22, 2018
1. In this week’s episode of the V.I.A. Podcast, we interviewed the owner of the Vancouver Canadians baseball team, Jake Kerr.
2. A $37.99 Hot Dog Water prank had tongues wagging.
3. Project Empty Bowl provided meals for those in need.
4. We got excited for this year's Greek Day on Broadway!
5. We previewed the epic new omakase sushi feast that's now available in Vancouver.
Photo courtesy Fairmont Pacific RIm
6. The fact that your Fortis BC bill isn’t going up next month.
7. The pod of orcas that made a brief visit to Victoria Harbour.
8. These kids with autism that got to experience the fun of skateboarding.
9. This local company that reissued $43 million to hire 50 more workers.
10. This ADORABLE seal that was rescued by the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre.
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre/Facebook
11. The mouthwatering new menu at this downtown Indian restaurant.
12. These tips for reducing your electricity bill during the hot summer weather.
13. This First Nations house post that was unveiled during National Indigenous People’s Day.
14. These tasty looking limited edition fruit beers.
15. BEER RAMEN! Yes, you read that correctly.
@yuujapanesetapas/Instagrm
16. 4 B.C. places were ranked among Canada's top cities that love to read.
17. The fact that Matchstick Coffee is prepping their fourth Vancouver location.
18. This study that found Canadians are seeking out the arts to relieve stress and anxiety.
19. The federal government announced that marijuana will be legal on October 17th.
20. The shark that was spotted swimming in shallow water near Kits Beach.
Shark in Vancouver. Photo Kate White.
21. These 12 women that were honoured for their film and TV work.
22. TransLink announced plans for a big cut in SeaBus fares.
23. Your favourite salad spot's new location.
24. UBC is inviting the public to vote on LGBTQ2+ designs for new installation.
25. Canada’s first package-free grocery store opened in Vancouver.
Photo courtesy Nada
26. A lucky woman from Greater Victoria won the Bike to Work Week grand prize — a cycling trip for two in Portugal.
27. Vancouver artist Germaine Koh’s new exhibit that explores alternative housing solutions.
28. A wing from a possible 1956 plane crash was found in a ditch in Squamish.
29. This new Commercial Drive restaurant that melds old world Italian with modern charms.
30. Hundreds gathered in Vancouver to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.
ab1 Hundreds took in Thursday’s Friendship Walk to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day. Photograph By DAN TOULGOET
31. Canada’s first retail hydrogen refuelling station opened in Vancouver.
32. These tips to help everyone stay safe around water this summer.
33. Vikram Vij is hosting a delicious opening party for this year’s Indian Summer Festival.
34. A&W Canada added a vegan burger to menus nation-wide.
35. There's a free ‘Symphony at Sunset’ concert happening at Sunset Beach Park.
Photo Vancouver Park Board
36. This GORGEOUS photo of golden hour taken by Instagram user @patrick_xlam.
That's a whole lot of AWESOME!
