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VPD crack down on pop-up pot vendors after weeks-long stalemate

VPD crack down on pop-up pot vendors after weeks-long stalemate

Marijuana in public; a mainstay in Vancouver. Photo shutterstock Police appear to be cracking down on pop-up stalls selling marijuana as frustrations mount over the open air market operating in a prominent square in downtown Vancouver.
VidLaser shows return, featuring Gorillaz, Radiohead, and a free astronomy show

VidLaser shows return, featuring Gorillaz, Radiohead, and a free astronomy show

Vancouver's own Roundhouse Productions is ready to rock our weekends once again with a new lineup of Saturday night shows, including their newest feature, Gorillaz.
You can now take a nap in a birdhouse "pod" inside this store

You can now take a nap in a birdhouse "pod" inside this store

As part of an intriguing promo for retailer Indigo adding Casper pillows to their inventory, their Granville Street shop will temporarily house a Casper "nap pod" for customers to try out.
V.I.A. Podcast Ep 7 – 6 Awesome Things You Should Know About

V.I.A. Podcast Ep 7 – 6 Awesome Things You Should Know About

We've released Episode 7 of the Vancouver Is Awesome podcast! We switched things up for this week as we have no guest, sharing 6 Awesome (and some totally random) things we think you should know about.
13 Do-Not-Miss Shows This Week featuring the Push Festival : Meeting

13 Do-Not-Miss Shows This Week featuring the Push Festival : Meeting

With the end of the month coming near, you can bet things are starting to get crazy up in here, with an amazing line up of events Starting off with "Meeting" with the incredible display of music and dance coming together in one glorious performance,
New public art/maze addresses Vancouver’s zero-waste mission

New public art/maze addresses Vancouver’s zero-waste mission

According to the City of Vancouver, Vancouverites threw away approximately 351,000 tonnes of garbage in 2015. Photo: asimwaqif.
South African jazz pioneer to revisit iconic catalogue in Vancouver

South African jazz pioneer to revisit iconic catalogue in Vancouver

The Jazz Epistles were South Africa’s first jazz band to record an album and achieve international success. Blending the sound of township dancehalls with American jazz, the music of The Jazz Epistles was both innovative and brave.
Final phase of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy trials to kick off in Vancouver

Final phase of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy trials to kick off in Vancouver

Laura and Ed Thompson pose for a photo with their children Stephen, left to right, Claire and Jane in this undated handout photo.
10 picture books that teach kids about equality, race and justice

10 picture books that teach kids about equality, race and justice

Vancouver Public Library and V.I.A. have teamed up to help you discover new reads, hidden book gems and surprising literary finds. Check back every couple of weeks for the latest reading recommendations from the experts at Vancouver’s library.
Megaphone Magazine's "big sell" returns February 6th at the V.A.G.

Megaphone Magazine's "big sell" returns February 6th at the V.A.G.

Photo: Megaphone Magazine Facebook Megaphone Magazine will host its third annual Big Sell on February 6th.
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