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Salt Spring Island inspired animation in running for Oscar nomination

Salt Spring Island inspired animation in running for Oscar nomination

'Fox and the Whale' was inspired by Toronto director Robin Joseph's trip to Salt Spring Island. Photo/Patch of Orange 'Fox and the Whale' is one of 10 animated short films currently being considered for Oscar nominations.
Your weekly December horoscope is here, just in time for the holidays

Your weekly December horoscope is here, just in time for the holidays

We get that you crave intimacy Cancer, but damn...stay away from your ex.
Renowned Vancouver artist commissioned for massive LED installation in Calgary

Renowned Vancouver artist commissioned for massive LED installation in Calgary

Douglas Coupland's " Northern Lights", will be featured on the 60-storey TELUS Sky tower in downtown Calgary.
City of Vancouver unveils new public art in False Creek

City of Vancouver unveils new public art in False Creek

The new public art was unveiled last week as a collaboration between the City of Vancouver's Sustainability Group, Public Art Program and the city's first Artist-in-Residence program. Photo/http://justinlanglois.
Teachers wanted: B.C. at 'crisis' point in effort to fill jobs, jobs, jobs

Teachers wanted: B.C. at 'crisis' point in effort to fill jobs, jobs, jobs

Teacher Brent Mansfield poses for a photograph outside Lord Roberts Elementary School in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday December 6, 2017.
20 festive photos that show-off Vancouver's holiday spirit

20 festive photos that show-off Vancouver's holiday spirit

Trees have been trimmed, wreaths have been hung, and lights are twinkling all throughout the city. All that's missing in a little snow (fog will have to do).
UBC study finds smartphone pedometers underestimate steps

UBC study finds smartphone pedometers underestimate steps

A researcher from UBC says a study looking at iPhone's built-in pedometers is a step toward using the tool as a clinical intervention
Gastown's favourite grilled cheese window is now a radio station

Gastown's favourite grilled cheese window is now a radio station

Broadcasting online, the frequencies of Vancouver’s No Fun Radio deliver eclectic musical bursts of electronic, psych, trap, ambient, kraut-rock and even the odd video game soundtrack.
35 things that made Vancouver Awesome this week

35 things that made Vancouver Awesome this week

Take a break from the news cycle and help us celebrate the things we covered this week that are making Vancouver Awesome with a capital "A."
Cards Against Vancouver: Local improv group creates free game expansion

Cards Against Vancouver: Local improv group creates free game expansion

Local improv group The Fictionals have just released the super local Cards Against Vancouver expansion pack--and it's free!
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