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There's been a barrage of solid skateboard videos popping up on the interweb the last few days, and they all feature talented Vancouverites.

Earlier this month, Examiner.com posted a short web piece about Skull Skates' online skateboard museum. Skull, the Vancouver-based iconic skate brand, is headed by PD who was featured in a V.I.A. Most Awesome profile .

Downtown's Granville street has been re-inventing itself. You might have noticed many new businesses popping up along the entertainment district.

This holiday season give (or receive!) the gift that keeps on giving! Button makers and button making supplies available only at Six Cent Press . “Santa Approves This Message”

Wee Wong, Bonsor Skatepark – September 2009. This year, Wee Wong's East Vancouver garage, Auto Repairs R 'Wee' , won the "Independent Auto Service" category in the Georgia Straight 's popular Best Of Vancouver poll.

Big Daddy Kane T..... IT'S A BIG DADDY THING No need for a story here but that never seems to stop me: Runner ups: those that just got away: Public Enemy T's: I gave these to my brother in law's for Christmas.

You're familiar with Adbusters right? They're a Vancouver based not-for-profit that is essentially the exact opposite of Vancouver Is Awesome Inc.

The chain wallet. story! In the early 90's I like alot of skateboarders (although there were very few of us) was obsessed with my favourite skateboarder, Matt Hensley .

A collection of illustrations by Toby Reid premiered this weekend at Antisocial's mini gallery. Here are some photos from the Friday night opening. The show runs until 12.20.2009 @ Antisocial - 2337 Main Street.

It is with great pleasure that I bring you a good friend of V.I.A., Helen Park, who helps us out with tech troubles that we have. She's just launched her online portfolio and you should definitely check it out.