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Once the heart of an underground music scene, the SBC skate park holds on to past ‘street cred’

Proceeds to benefit prostate and breast cancer research

When artist Diane Johnston heard other artisans were struggling to make a living, she wanted to help. This 42-year-old single mother has brought a group of Vancouver artisans together to sell their crafts at a market in Woodward’s atrium.

Forty-three years ago this week, I was alive. Wow — there’s a lead. Actually, I was just a kid. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, I wanted to tell you a scandalous story about what was going on in Gastown 43 years ago this month.

Think of it as a Lipizzaner horse spectacle for the Cirque de Soleil generation as told by Game of Thrones creator George RR Martin in a romantic mood.

Stanley Park The most popular guy in the world is returning to Stanley Park and, no, I’m not talking about the Courier ’s Fred Lee.

Following Michael Myckatyn around the Ukrainian Catholic Centre is like chasing a tornado, albeit one dressed in dark slacks and a white polo shirt which he said takes some effort not to stain when slurping borsch.

Share your holiday memories with the rest of Vancouver. Post Chanukah, Christmas or other seasonal photographs on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #VanHolidays to see your image on this page.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS A non-profit group dedicated to helping youth is offering free photos with Santa at three of its Christmas tree lots this weekend, starting with its Vancouver location. Aunt Leah’s Place is offering the free photos at St.

Kudos to the Vancouver Art Gallery for transforming its adults-only FUSE series into one of the hottest events on the cultural calendar.