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A Good Book Drive: Sam Sullivan

As a child, Vancouver False Creek MLA and former mayor of Vancouver Sam Sullivan was so enthralled by his book selection – My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George – that it inspired him to venture from the comforts of his suburban home to ex

Vancouver WAS Awesome book is now on the BC Bestsellers list!

Lani Russwurm's Vancouver WAS Awesome just broke in to position 12 on the BC Bestsellers list for the week of November 10th! Last night Lani was a guest on Michael Eckford's show, The Shift on CKNW, where he shared some of the inspiration behind it.

Let's Take The Bus - Daily Photo #982

Every day we publish a photo from the Instagram hashtag #vancouverisawesome shot by you and your friends in this great city of ours. Today's photo comes from @rkmemory who captured the sea bus.
Why Do You Love Your Hood? How could you make it better?

Why Do You Love Your Hood? How could you make it better?

Images: courtesy Exhaling Change Back in May, my good friend and roommate, Justine Zeisman , and her business partner, Matt Schroeter , formed a collective called Exhaling Change .
Dogtown Vancouver: Kona

Dogtown Vancouver: Kona

It's a new dog once a week! Click here to find out how to get your dog posted if you haven't sent in your photos yet! Today's dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver is Kona, Kathryn P's pup. Here's what she had to say about him... NAME: Kona.

A Good Book Drive: Maureen Webb

Maureen Webb has a lot of credits to her name.

My Backyard - Daily Photo #981

Every day we publish a photo from the Instagram hashtag #vancouverisawesome shot by you and your friends in this great city of ours. Today's photo comes from @kalvintracy who captured his backyard.
Why the Women's World Cup matters

Why the Women's World Cup matters

Words: Carrie Serwetnyk In 2015, Canada will be hosting the Women’s World Cup, the biggest sporting event on the planet.
Eastside Lights: United We Can

Eastside Lights: United We Can

Much of my love for the Downtown Eastside stems from a structural functionalism perspective. Essentially, the neighbourhood is a vital part of the city and conducts a series of jobs to keep Vancouver moving, much like an organ of a body.
Scene and Heard: Last Week In Music Vol. 181 ft. John Sponarski, Rolla Olak, The Strumbellas, beekeeper, Facts, Fine Times, Dralms, The Darcys, Bear

Scene and Heard: Last Week In Music Vol. 181 ft. John Sponarski, Rolla Olak, The Strumbellas, beekeeper, Facts, Fine Times, Dralms, The Darcys, Bear

SCENE AND HEARD showcases the independent music scene here in Vancouver. We post weekly guest playlists comprised of Vancouver artists and ‘Last Week in Music’ highlights some of the best concerts happening around the city...
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