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Gift idea: a knitted garment made by someone in Peru who gets paid a living wage! #GIGiving

We're working with Granville Island again this holiday season to bring you ideas for unique and awesome gifts for everybody! Check out this video for a couple of suggestions for the person on your list who loves to be cozy.
Henry Tsang - City Similarity

Henry Tsang - City Similarity

Henry Tsang uses his artwork to highlight the monoculture of cities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOomdsk7ud0 Sam Sullivan's Public Salon brings together interesting people with interesting ideas for evenings that are meant to inspire and educate.

Snow Has Fallen

Our Daily Photo #2123 is from Julia , who took this gorgeous portrait of the city after our first snowfall this weekend. Fingers crossed for a White Christmas! Snow-couver. Every once in a while it snows here in Vancity.
Anthony Hopkins and Julia Stiles Share #UNSelfie for Arts Umbrella on #GivingTuesday! #iartchange

Anthony Hopkins and Julia Stiles Share #UNSelfie for Arts Umbrella on #GivingTuesday! #iartchange

It's #GivingTuesday and local non-profit Arts Umbrella is joining in on the action hoping to raise $7,000 to help support its free-of-charge outreach programs, where arts programming is offered to at-risk youth in their community.
Our city’s First Nations story is one all Vancouverites need to hear

Our city’s First Nations story is one all Vancouverites need to hear

The Museum of Vancouver (MOV) connects Vancouverites to each other and connects Vancouver to the world. The museum is a gathering place that encourages social engagement and inspires conversation about the future.
Scone Recipe Using Ingredients From 3 of Vancouver's Most Awesome Vegan-Friendly Companies

Scone Recipe Using Ingredients From 3 of Vancouver's Most Awesome Vegan-Friendly Companies

When asked to incorporate all three of my favourite Vancouver vegan-friendly companies into one recipe for Vancouver Is Awesome, I have to admit I was a bit worried about pulling it off.
#SingItFwd 2015 has Launched!

#SingItFwd 2015 has Launched!

For the fourth consecutive year, the wonderful event and fundraiser for the St James Music Academy, #SingItFwd is back! January 8, 2015 will be the new date and the artists performing will be announced starting Dec 8th on The Peak.

Check out Vancouver East Neighbourhood Television!

Here's the intro to "Vancouver East Neighbourhood Television", a show that appeared on TV 4 Vancouver in 1985, back when only rich people had access to more than 13 channels.
Listen to Local Musician Chersea's Cover of 'Walk Like an Egyptian'

Listen to Local Musician Chersea's Cover of 'Walk Like an Egyptian'

If you've been following LG 104.3FM 's vanCOVER then you know that they've called on local artists to record covers of songs from the 70's or 80's which have influenced them as musicians, and the winners so far have been amazing.
Some gift ideas for the craft beer/spirits/wine lover on your list! #GIGiving

Some gift ideas for the craft beer/spirits/wine lover on your list! #GIGiving

We’ve teamed up with Granville Island again this holiday season to bring you ideas for unique and awesome gifts for everybody! Check out this video for some suggestion for the craft beer/spirits/wine lover in your life.
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