Events and Entertainment

We love when weekends like this one come along. The 15th Annual DOXA Documentary Film Festival kicks off tonight, with film screenings at cinemas in and around the downtown core every day and night until May 15th.

One sunny spring morning in Vancouver, you wake up, stumble out of bed and head down Pender Street in Chinatown. You know you need a coffee - but not one of those blended things that are more dessert than coffee.

THE PROOF is a weekly roundup showcasing local creatives. A column for creatives to share their story and work, in a unique, concise format: each creative shows 8 pictures and answers 8 questions.

Every week our friends at The Georgia Straight provide us with a preview of what you’ll see on – and in – their paper that week.

The Enlightened Nerd is a column designed to enlighten the inner nerd in all of us through local whimsical and intellectual events, people, and places.

#ArtistAtHome is a series of portraits and profiles of local artists by Christopher Edmonstone. Read all about it and see the archive HERE .

Our Daily Photo #2353 is from Baz , who took this photo at a picturesque spot on the Sea to Summit Trail. That moment when the warmth of those 1st rays of sun hit your face. Tranquility ?.

The founders of the SIDEWALK supper project share their stories as they connect with people living on the streets. This week, meet a man who turned his back to his wealthy family and find out why he has no regrets.

Today's dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver are Bear and Ruby, Jamie and John's pups. Here's what they had to say about them... NAMES: Bear and Ruby. BREED: Bullmastiff and Chihuahua. HOOD: Collingwood. FAVOURITE SNACK: Vegetables and sticks.

Today's dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver is Bandit, from Home at Last Dog Rescue . Here's what they had to say about him... NAME: Bandit. BREED: American Bulldog cross love muffin mix. RESCUE ORGANIZATION: Home at Last. FAVOURITE SNACK: Chew toys.