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Where the inspiration for those giant jellybeans came from

Where the inspiration for those giant jellybeans came from

Our Daily Photo #2277 is from Instagrammer Instagrammer , who took this shot of matching jellybeans to the giant ones by False Creek. We're assuming jellybeans were the inspiration for this public art. Double set of jellybeans, False creek.
IV15 - Thank You ‘Interesting’ Support Partners

IV15 - Thank You ‘Interesting’ Support Partners

This Friday (Nov. 6th) marks the eighth annual Interesting Vancouver taking place at SFU Woodward’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. Being a greed-free community engagement initiative, Interesting Vancouver has a lot to be thankful for.
Vancouver on the Cheap: Roam Gallery Holiday Art Show

Vancouver on the Cheap: Roam Gallery Holiday Art Show

If you were to create a Venn diagram where one circle was labeled "cheap" and the other labeled "awesome", the middle point where they cross over could be labeled "Vancouver on the Cheap".
18 of the best/most frightening Halloween costumes in Vancouver

18 of the best/most frightening Halloween costumes in Vancouver

This sriracha bottle, the scary thing is that it's kindof also an ad for a vape shop on the drive... A photo posted by Kas (@thevapekitten) on Oct 29, 2015 at 5:18pm PDT This joker in his underwear in his bathroom. Semi-frightening...
Have a great Halloween weekend!

Have a great Halloween weekend!

We're loving this display of Vancouver pride for Halloween! Our Daily Photo #2276 is from Jenn Chan , who shared this amazing carving of the Vancouver skyline on a pumpkin.
Vancouver is awful (just kidding)

Vancouver is awful (just kidding)

When I founded Vancouver Is Awesome nearly 8 years ago it was a fairly direct response to the "No Fun City" mantra that was front and centre in the media (social and traditional), incessantly reminding us of all the things that were wrong with Vancou
Vancouver on the Cheap: Diwali Festival

Vancouver on the Cheap: Diwali Festival

If you were to create a Venn diagram where one circle was labeled "cheap" and the other labeled "awesome", the middle point where they cross over could be labeled "Vancouver on the Cheap".
An interview with Snoop Dogg at Vancouver's Harvest Moon Cup

An interview with Snoop Dogg at Vancouver's Harvest Moon Cup

Snoop Dogg came through town last Saturday night for the Harvest Moon Cup at the Imperial.
Vancouver on the Cheap: The Active Fiction Project

Vancouver on the Cheap: The Active Fiction Project

If you were to create a Venn diagram where one circle was labeled "cheap" and the other labeled "awesome", the middle point where they cross over could be labeled "Vancouver on the Cheap".
Spooktacular reads to get in the Halloween spirit

Spooktacular reads to get in the Halloween spirit

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.
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