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.”
August 25 – 31, 2018
1. On this week’s V.I.A. podcast, we found out what’s going on at Canada’s first and only craft brewing collective.
Stephen Smysnuik, left, of Craft Collective, and Evan Doan of Doan’s Craft Brewing in the V.I.A. studio (Lindsay William-Ross/Vancouver Is Awesome)
2. Here are 20 adorable photos from last weekend’s Pet-a-palooza in Yaletown.
3. Turns out schools with a greater sense of belonging have lower levels of bullying.
4. Eco-friendly filmmaking is receiving more attention at VIFF.
5. We’re holding a 2018 mayoral debate that you should attend!
Our 2018 mayoral debate took place on September 17th at SFU Harbour Centre and is available to view online
6. This video covers everything you need to know about Vancouver’s unique trolleybus system.
7. A mystery artist is delighting trail users with whimsical wood carvings.
8. This documentary filmmaker wants your family photos from the 1930s.
9. Video shows thrilling encounter with orcas in Howe Sound.
10. This Twitter account follows a cute penguin’s adventures in Vancouver.
VanCity Penguin
11. There are 27 awesome food events happening this September in Vancouver.
12. Can you handle the cute? Local author inspired by sea otters.
13. This new mural has added a pop of colour to Lower Lonsdale.
14. Celebrate the long weekend with apple pie cinnamon buns.
15. These are the insane burgers you can try during Le Burger Week Vancouver.
The Dragon Slayer from 2018 at Bells and Whistles in Vancouver. Photo by Melo Photography
16. There’s a new rabbit sanctuary opening in Richmond.
17. Vancouver’s Polish Festival celebrates 100 years of Poland’s independence.
18. How to get one of 2000 free slices of B.C.’s biggest blueberry pie.
19. Richmond’s Italian Tomato restaurant adding Vancouver location.
20. You can adopt one of 500 adorable pandas and help a great local cause.
Pandas on display at Aberdeen Centre. Photo: Submitted
21. Perfectionists will find this new UBC study absolutely perfect.
22. Here are 16 of the most highly anticipated, acclaimed films to see at VIFF.
23. Get a free popsicle at these pop-up events in the Lower Mainland.
24. Need a group project space? Apply to the Fieldhouse Activation Program.
25. Our Community Bikes is celebrating their 25th anniversary with this charity bash.
26. Saying goodbye to summer doesn’t have to mean an end to Squamish hiking.
27. Tips for crossing the border this Labour Day long weekend.
28. Free performances, film screening happening in Chinatown this weekend.
29. East First Avenue reopens ahead of long weekend.
30. This awesome photo of a sleep seal in Stanley Park taken by slopez_van.
