Business

One of my favourite Main Street stores, Vancouver Special , is showing a photo series by Will Pearson right now that looks super interesting...

Thanks to Vancouver artist, Bandit , who recently did some installations at the Timebomb Trading office. Photos here .

For some reason I'm a real sucker for "clever" and/or acronym-based business names. Like coffee shops called "Inspiring Grounds" or that reference coffee in some other clever way, and companies like SPUD.ca (Small Potatoes Urban Delivery) and PODS.

Numerous Vancouverites have been keeping the rust of their skating during the annual winter pilgrimage to Barcelona. Click here for Geoff Dermer's story about his Kitsch team and other 'Couver bros over in Spain.

Click the image or right here to read more about what VIA contributor Adam Cassidy and Teddy Stursberg have on the go at their Strathcona home...

Metro Vancouver's Concrete Skateboarding magazine has re-launched its website recently.

Jody Rogac is a talented photographer who has recently shot for Rolling Stone, Nixon, and Lifetime Collective. Here is a little glimpse into her day to day. The Proof 1. My two guys -- Matt and Jonathan. *screen grab from ichat I think* 2.

I got an e-mail from Janna at Astrosatchel about something they've got cracking this weekend... Astrosatchel Aceessories is proud to show off it's new collection for Spring 2009.

Hey, did you know that our very own Danielle Ow, who does the Frock Swap , also has an online shop called Once Loved Threads? It's like a sample sale but better, with ridiculously cheap prices on gently/once-worn garments. Learn more HERE .

Did you know that Livestock has a blog and that all of the dudes from all of their stores are posting on it? Get your ass over there!