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This Vancouver glassblower makes $2,000 weed pipes

This Vancouver glassblower makes $2,000 weed pipes

Myles Rasmussen blowing glass in studio. Photo Jesse Laufer Tucked in an alley just off Commercial and Venables sits an inconspicuous example of one of Vancouver’s fast commercializing arts scenes—glassblowing.
Local company aims to "unplastic the world" with colourful platinum silicon

Local company aims to "unplastic the world" with colourful platinum silicon

Fresh off the heels of Earth Day, Vancouver-based Luumi launched a crowdfunding campaign that exceeded their Kickstarter $10,000 goal in just 48 hours.
500 Coffees #93: Mario Canseco

500 Coffees #93: Mario Canseco

Name : Mario Canseco Occupation : Pollster Beverage : Americano Meet Mario Canseco. Former journalist turned pollster and, as of last week, a new business owner. We met at the JJ Bean in the Olympic Village for a caffeinated chat.
500 Coffees #92: Treena Wood, News Director for CBC British Columbia

500 Coffees #92: Treena Wood, News Director for CBC British Columbia

Name : Treena Wood Occupation : News Director Beverage : Rev Up tea Meet Treena Wood. CBC's new News Director for British Columbia and a trusted, longtime member of the media in Vancouver.
500 Coffees #91: Dr Scott D. Sampson

500 Coffees #91: Dr Scott D. Sampson

Name : Dr Scott D. Sampson Occupation : President & CEO / Dinosaur Paleontologist Beverage : Early Grey tea Meet Dr Scott D. Sampson . Dr Scott as he's known on the popular Jim Henson Company show Dinosaur Train , which he hosts.
This new app will get you around Vancouver by combining modes of transit

This new app will get you around Vancouver by combining modes of transit

A new app that's beta-testing in Metro Vancouver offers "multimodal" ways to make single trips with a goal of helping the car-free population make the most of their time and money, while leaving the smallest eco-footprint possible.
Touching these tiny golden eggs might alleviate your stress

Touching these tiny golden eggs might alleviate your stress

Another wild one from the wonderful world of local Kickstarter campaigns. “We've lost the ability to hone into our own thoughts, ideas, and reflections of what we really want, think and believe in.
Letter: A fence in Burrard Inlet?

Letter: A fence in Burrard Inlet?

I am an avid kayaker and have enjoyed kayaking in Burrard Inlet for over 40 years
Have your say: Vote for the Stars of Vancouver

Have your say: Vote for the Stars of Vancouver

Vancouverites, now is the time to have your say and help name this year's Stars of Vancouver. This is the Vancouver Courier's annual readers' choice awards that shine a spotlight on the city's best cultural, dining, small business, and retail offerings.
500 Coffees #90: Adrian Crook

500 Coffees #90: Adrian Crook

Name : Adrian Crook Occupation : Consultant / dad Beverage : Cappuccino Meet Adrian Crook.