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.”
November 17 – 23, 2018
Megan Edwards and Janet Reynolds are The Und8ables. Photo Bob Kronbauer
1. On this week’s V.I.A. podcast, we spoke with Vancouver authors Megan Edwards and Janet Edwards about their book "Girl it’s Not You (it’s definitely him)". Known as The Und8ables, they share some horrifying (and hilarious!) dating stories and share insights on to find the right (and avoiding the wrong) romantic partner in this lonely city.
Buddha Bowl with Spiced Chickpeas, Roasted Vegetables and Cinnamon Tahini Dressing
This week’s show is sponsored by Vancouver’s own Fresh Prep, and we’re giving 3 free meals to everybody who signs up using code ‘POD18’. Their latest recipe includes is a collaboration with Juice Truck. Get your free meals quick by signing up HERE.
2. Wolverine project aims to find out more about the shy creature in the Sea to Sky Corridor.
3. Put this awesome new retro arcade on your must-do list for your next Victoria visit.
4. This magical B.C. road-trip ends in an enchanted, old-fashioned Christmas town.
5. New vertical $10-bill featuring female Canadian civil rights activist now in circulation.
Clutching some $10 banknotes Wanda Robson, Viola Desmond’s sister, the first Canadian woman on a banknote, shows her sister’s portrait on Canada’s new $10 banknote at the Canadian Museum For Human Rights in Winnipeg, Monday, Nov. 19, 2018. Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz and Robson, officially launched the unique, vertically oriented purple bill. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
6. This free night market with booze is popping up for a one-time holiday edition.
7. Vancouver food challenges: ‘I ate the whole thing’ at Anton’s Pasta Bar.
8. Here’s when 18 B.C. ski resorts open for the 2018-9 season.
9. 20 of the best wines you’ll want in your glass ASAP.
10. You can ski with Santa Claus on the slopes of Mount Seymour for one day only.
Santa Claus with snowboard in the mountains / Shutterstock
11. This B.C. museum has 18,000 new fossils, and wants you to pick your favourite.
12. 16 places you can get a Santa Claus photo with your dog in Metro Vancouver.
13. Holiday roundup: places to see The Nutcracker ballet in Metro Vancouver.
14. More electric vehicle charging stations coming to Burnaby in pilot project.
15. Ride down a 200ft slide and skate on a frozen river at this magical new winter festival.
@aurorafestvan/Instagram
16. See Vancouver’s best holiday lights while singing karaoke Christmas carols on this crazy trolley tour.
17. Metro Vancouver’s October transit ridership beats 2010 Olympics record.
18. 50 festive things to see and do near Vancouver this holiday season.
19. Watch this mountain biker shred the famous North Shore trails.
20. 10 new Vancouver restaurants to check out right now.
Photo by Lindsay Elliott
21. These local entrepreneurs are introducing sugarcane straws to Canada.
22. TransLink’s Reindeer Bus has hit the road for the holidays.
23. Vancouver-born animator brings the web to life in ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’.
24. Walk through this FREE illuminated holiday wonderland on Vancouver’s waterfront.
25. Here’s a new online store focused on B.C. pride and oddball heritage.
Ridesharing, OH NO, and the blob of Lost Lagoon. BC Is Awesome
26. Famous Taiwanese large fried chicken spot opening up two Metro Vancouver locations.
27. B.C. author chronicles her love affair with local produce in new book.
28. 24/7 Christmas music hits the airwaves in Metro Vancouver.
29. This incredible photo taken by explorewithcarl, who took this shot of a colourful sunset from False creek.
THANKS FOR BEING AWESOME!
