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Local fish leather making a comeback

Local fish leather making a comeback

Would you wear leather made from fish skin? — Atlantic Leather photo On a recent Thursday evening, a group gathered on the docks by Granville Island to learn about making leather from fish skins.
Shopify shares plunge by 11% after report questions company operations

Shopify shares plunge by 11% after report questions company operations

VANCOUVER - Shopify Inc. shares plunged more than 11 per cent Wednesday after a short-seller report alleged the e-commerce platform is overvalued and operates outside the law.
Ken Foster has survived by selling his artwork on the street for 20 years

Ken Foster has survived by selling his artwork on the street for 20 years

"He lived for years with an undiagnosed mental health disorder, and turned to drugs as a way to cope, but make no mistake, what really defines Ken is the amazing art he produces every single day." https://www.kickstarter.
5 things you didn't know about the Vancouver Public Library

5 things you didn't know about the Vancouver Public Library

Each week we’ll uncover some unusual and (hopefully) interesting facts about the city. This week we take on Vancouver's Public Library. 1. It started with the Hastings Mill Employees of Hastings Mill.
Gastown at night

Gastown at night

Our Daily Photo #2633 is from instadavew who took this sparkling shot of Gastown. Blazin' thru Gastown ?... . . I love the city in the dark early morning hours. There's plenty of free parking, hardly any traffic, and all is quiet and calm.
Inmates play vital role in managing B.C.'s worst-ever wildfire season

Inmates play vital role in managing B.C.'s worst-ever wildfire season

VANCOUVER - As British Columbia's worst-ever wildfire season winds down, provincial inmates are being recognized for their help in the supporting the fire-fighting effort.
Vancouver gets its first-ever Ferment Fest

Vancouver gets its first-ever Ferment Fest

Fermented foods aren't new by a long stretch, but they certainly are on trend right now.
Tips from tech: why failure is an essential part of success

Tips from tech: why failure is an essential part of success

Thrive Digital founder Jonathan Becker talks about the courage it takes to start a new venture and why failure is an element of success. https://www.youtube.
Vancouver intersection becoming public space to battle winter blues

Vancouver intersection becoming public space to battle winter blues

You may have seen some pop-up ping pong tables around Vancouver this summer, and in particular seen them bringing people together in East Vancouver on Adanac Street at Vernon Drive.
The city's favourite globe

The city's favourite globe

Our Daily Photo #2632 is from miguelvancouver who made this beautiful animation of Science World.
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