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Vancouver People Project Volume 16-Clara Shandler

Vancouver People Project Volume 16-Clara Shandler

Many times a day, the people you see crossing the street or meet in your travels make you smile and wonder, “What is their life like? What is their story?” A photographer is compelled to capture these individuals’ image to communicate their unique st
THE PROOF - OLA VOLO

THE PROOF - OLA VOLO

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.
Forest and Waves to open up shop in Chinatown

Forest and Waves to open up shop in Chinatown

Vancouver Is Awesome is a proud sponsor of The Chinatown Experiment , a storefront dedicated to pop ups which provides anyone that has an idea and the desire to bring it to life with the opportunity to make it happen.

Hello Friendo - Daily Photo #978

Every day we publish a photo from the Instagram hashtag ( #vancouverisawesome ) shot by you and your friends in this great city of ours. Today's photo comes from @oliviaheadpieces who captured "Hello Friendo.
THE INSEAM VOL. 83: MAISON FILIPI

THE INSEAM VOL. 83: MAISON FILIPI

Vancouver is home to a thriving fashion industry made up of individuals committed to its growth and success. Get to know these personalities in The Inseam and discover what makes the Vancouver Fashion scene so awesome.
7 books that will make great gifts (okay, okay... 9)

7 books that will make great gifts (okay, okay... 9)

Straight from the V.I.A. library (my office!), here are 7 new books written by local authors and/or released by local publishers which you might want to consider buying a loved one this holiday season. FOR YOUR MOM/AUNT/ANYONE OVER 45: 1.
A Good Book Drive: Shanda Leer

A Good Book Drive: Shanda Leer

Meet Shanda Leer, one of the baddest queens East Van has ever seen. Ms. Leer served up some “childhood realness”, donating The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka.
Dogtown Vancouver: Lucy Ford

Dogtown Vancouver: Lucy Ford

It's a new dog once a week! Click here to find out how to get your dog posted if you haven't sent in your photos yet! Today's dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver is Lucy Ford, Jennifer G's pup. Here's what she had to say about her... NAME: Lucy Ford.
THE INSEAM VOL. 82: CIRCLE CRAFT'S 40th | FIVELEFT LEATHER

THE INSEAM VOL. 82: CIRCLE CRAFT'S 40th | FIVELEFT LEATHER

Vancouver is home to a thriving fashion industry made up of individuals committed to its growth and success. Get to know these personalities in The Inseam and discover what makes the Vancouver Fashion scene so awesome.
Those bellbottoms. #Vancouver circa 1972

Those bellbottoms. #Vancouver circa 1972

Julie, pictured in this historical Vancouver photo, writes: "This is a picture of me and my boyfriend Shane from 1972 when I was 16 years old. I dug out my photo just yesterday to bring to the Museum to donate.
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