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45 things that made Vancouver AWESOME this week

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.” September 22 – 28, 2018 1. On this week’s V.I.A.

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.”

September 22 – 28, 2018

1. On this week’s V.I.A. podcast, we spoke with music reporter/podcaster/author Andrea Warner about why Buffy Sainte-Marie is majorly unappreciated in Canada.

 Author of Buffy Sainte Marie: The Authorized Biography, Andrea Warner. Photo Bob KronbauerAuthor of Buffy Sainte Marie: The Authorized Biography, Andrea Warner. Photo Bob Kronbauer

2. Here’s why you’ve been seeing a funky old bus driving around Vancouver lately.

3. A Vancouver diner landed an unlikely spot on the Top 50 Cafes on Earth list.

4. There’s a brand new Tiki bar shaking things up in Vancouver.

5. Indigenous eateries are taking centre stage in Canada thanks to increasing awareness.

 Chef Paul Natrall poses for a photograph in the trailer where he operates his catering business on the Squamish First Nation, in North Vancouver, B.C.Chef Paul Natrall poses for a photograph in the trailer where he operates his catering business on the Squamish First Nation, in North Vancouver, B.C., on Friday September 21, 2018. Since he started serving Indigenous cuisine from his Mr. Bannock food truck in Vancouver nearly a year ago, the chef has hired several employees for his in-demand fusion food business. In recent years, Indigenous-owned eateries like his have emerged in many Canadian cities serving traditional foods like bannock and buffalo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

6. West Vancouver’s PumpkinFest will transport you into an autumnal wonderland.

7. There’s a FREE community ice skating event happening this month in Vancouver.

8. This haunted Halloween walk in Langley will scare you silly.

9. Vancouver Public Library’s breathtaking 40,000 sq ft rooftop opened this week.

10. Vancouver’s new dropbike program costs as little as $1 per hour.

 Photo: Drop MobilityPhoto: Drop Mobility

11. A Totoro-themed cat cafe is opening in Vancouver.

12. These are the most breathtaking spots to see fall foliage in Vancouver.

13. Did you see that incredible Harvest Moon over Metro Vancouver?

14. Catch FREE double feature drive-in movies until the end of October in Vancouver.

15. Find over 85 vendors at this year’s Fall For Local artisan marketplace.

 Fall For Local Markets/FacebookFall For Local Markets/Facebook

16. Transformative new VPL exhibit features tales of Vancouver’s metamorphosis, mutation, and growth.

17. Here's how to spend 48 hours off the beaten path in Victoria, B.C.

18. Meet the renowned sculptors shaping Canadian culture from their East Vancouver studio.

19. Here are 10 fall date ideas in Metro Vancouver that are perfect for the season.

20. Elton John will play two nights in Vancouver on his Farewell tour.

 Elton John in concert in 2011 (A.RICARDO / Shutterstock.com_Elton John in concert in 2011 (A.RICARDO / Shutterstock.com_

21. This Metro Vancouver city is hosting a giant Dinosaur party this Saturday.

22. These 2 Vancouver chefs are heading into battle in first-ever season of Iron Chef Canada.

23. A Vancouver filmmaker is hunting an elusive Grizzly — Bryant ‘Big Country’ Reeves.

24. This new bubble gum public art literally gives you something to chew on.

25. You can fly round-trip Vancouver to Honolulu for only $344 CAD this week.

 Photo: Waikiki Beach in Honolulu / ShutterstockPhoto: Waikiki Beach in Honolulu / Shutterstock

26. An Indigenous Sport Gallery opens for the first time in the BC Sports Hall of Fame.

27. Goosebumps author R.L. Stine wants Vancouver to celebrate Halloween with him.

28. A brand new cafe and wine bar is opening in Coal Harbour.

29. You can experience living in The Grinch’s “Whoville” this winter in this B.C. village.

30. You can get a massive portrait of your dog or cat painted on this local mural.

 Margaret Halsey and her whippet, Smyth, on a walk past some of her dog portraits. Halsey is currently looking for more pet owners who'd like to take part in the next edition of her fence project. Photograph By RECORD FILESMargaret Halsey and her whippet, Smyth, on a walk past some of her dog portraits. Halsey is currently looking for more pet owners who’d like to take part in the next edition of her fence project. Photograph By RECORD FILES

36. There's a third craft brewery opening in Port Coquitlam.

37. We looked back at the incredible $107m constriction of the VPL.

38. Conan O’Brien is bringing his hilarious stand-up show to Vancouver.

39. Telus to spend $5M on mobile clinics serving 20,000 patients Canada-wide.

40. You can have a private dinner in a secret ice cave in Whistler this winter.

 Photo courtesy Four Seasons Resort and Residences WhistlerPhoto courtesy Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler

41. You can hop over to the North Shore for a taste of what’s brewing at their Craft Beer. Week

42. The largest free outdoor holiday lights display in Metro Vancouver will sparkle again this winter.

43. 29 B.C. grocery stores now sell wine.

44. You can attend the unveiling of this massive, waterfront park in False Creek this Sunday.

45. This incredible photo taken by Instagram user dryck88.

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