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A Dose of Nature: The Mental and Physical Benefits of the Outdoors

A Dose of Nature: The Mental and Physical Benefits of the Outdoors

Vancouver’s weather may have been startling lately (not to mention freezing!), but even with all the rain and frost, nature always seems to have a charm that can make the gloomiest day better.
9 restaurants you didn't know were up for sale

9 restaurants you didn't know were up for sale

A while back I made this post about a local real estate company that's dedicated to selling businesses - mostly restaurants and bars.
Dogtown Vancouver: Kylo

Dogtown Vancouver: Kylo

Today's dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver is Kylo, Amy's pup. Here's what she had to say about her... NAME: Kylo. BREED: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever x Red Fox Lab. HOOD: Port Coquitlam.
Dogtown Vancouver's Adoption Chapter: Otis

Dogtown Vancouver's Adoption Chapter: Otis

Today's dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver's Adoption Chapter is Otis, from Home At Last Dog Rescue . Here's what they had to say about him... NAME: Otis. BREED: Bulldog. RESCUE ORGANIZATION: Home At Last.
Dogtown Vancouver: Pepper

Dogtown Vancouver: Pepper

Today's dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver is Pepper, Roberta's pup. Here's what she had to say about him... NAME: Pepper aka Pepperoni. BREED: Havanese. HOOD: Burnaby. FAVOURITE SNACK: Proscioutto, Beef Jerky and dropped Cheerios.
Kwiaahwah Jones - Haida Gwaii

Kwiaahwah Jones - Haida Gwaii

Kwiaahwah Jones is a leader in promoting First Nations Artists who spoke in 2014. Join us January 18th, 2017 at the Vancouver Playhouse for the first Public Salon 2017.
Local Kickstarter Promises Horror (and a Few Laughs)

Local Kickstarter Promises Horror (and a Few Laughs)

Local visual artist Peter Ricq is putting together a 80s inspired horror/comedy that’s sure to please fans of kitschy carnage.
#ArtistAtHome with Rebecca Franklin

#ArtistAtHome with Rebecca Franklin

The #ArtistAtHome project is always a joy, but visiting with Rebecca Franklin aka Melody Mangler was a serious treat! She's absolutely stunning and she is a very creative costume designer (she designs her own costumes and clothes for other burlesque
Donate to help this Syrian artist buy art supplies

Donate to help this Syrian artist buy art supplies

Here's a really good story going into the new year: a local man is raising money to help his friend, a Syrian refugee who is new to Canada, continue his art. John Ramsay launched a GoFundMe campaign for his pal Hasan Alsaleh, an artist from Syria.
The 24 best photos of Vancouver from 2016

The 24 best photos of Vancouver from 2016

About a year ago something crazy started happening on our @VIAwesome Instagram account: photos started getting more than 2,000 likes each.
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