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Helping to perpetuate the myth that Torontonians believe (the myth that pot grows freely on every street in Vancouver), yesterday a full grown marijuana plant was REPORTED to be prospering in a roundabout in Mount Pleasant.

Our Daily Photo #2236 is from Instagrammer la_kersh , who snapped this shot of several phones desperately trying to capture that stunning sunset Friday evening. Moar cameras. Moar sunsets.

A weird yet welcome byproduct of the wildfires burning around BC lately has been some pretty sweet sunsets appearing in Vancouver.

Our Daily Photo #2235 is from Chela , who is cheers-ing to the weekend with a bud with a couple False Creek monuments in the background! It's fridayyyyyyyyy let's drink some beer with @manuperezb in Vancouver :) #vancouverisawesome A photo po

VPL 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.

If you blinked you may have missed the bikers whipping through Gastown yesterday for the Gastown Grand Prix. Our Daily Photo #2234 is from Anthony , who was front row to the action. Gastown Grand Prix.

For many us, we're still working the 9-5 grind during these warmer months instead of drinking wine in an Italian villa or surfing the waves of Hawaii.

24604.tv is your Vancouver Video Tour Guide to adventurous activities, amazing places to eat, and the best spots for a night out. We've partnered with V.I.A. to bring you a new segment each week here on the blog.

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.