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Vancouver flashback
Fred Herzog photographed Vancouver at a time when the city was about to change forever. Why were those lively streetscapes lost? [full story]


thur	Sights and Sounds
fri	Billy Talent
sat	City of Bhangra
sun	In the Pocket
mon	Hot Shots
tue	Small Stage, Big Stars
wed	Revolting Sex

Untracked toxic waste seeps out of sight
Our government has seemingly lost its ability to account for one of the most prevalent toxic substances in our midst.

EA executive Glenn Entis cautions on the risks of creating life-like video-game characters
A leading Vancouver video-game executive says that technological improvements can create new challenges for developers who want to create emotionally believable characters.

Evanescence: High drama
Well aware that it had plenty at stake with 'The Open Door', Evanescence has shown it is definitely no one-hit wonder.

Straight Headlines

Fair solution sought for Fairview development Vancouver planning staff are reviewing zoning guidelines in the Fairview neighbourhood. This follows NDP MLA Gregor Robertson starting to raise concerns about the loss of rental units.	Venus envy In Venus, Jodie Whittaker plays Lolita to a 73-year-old man; through the role, she learned a lot from veteran actor Peter O’Toole.
Business as usual is behind Ethiopian images It’s all in a day’s work for photographers on tour in Ethiopia, and the locals they capture on film.	Haines lives in the moment Haines’s message is a well-thought-out approach to life, and it’s one that she really lives—or at least tries to.
Pear Tree’s chef sautés for gold at Bocuse d’Or The Pear Tree’s Scott Jaeger is polishing his knives as he readies to represent Canada at the Bocuse d’Or cooking competition.	Terrorists launch art attack The smouldering remains of a blasted and burned-out SUV, parked in the heart of the city. The latest urban intervention from Québécois artists Annie Roy and Pierre Allard.

Wedding Watch '07

From hints of pale blue to bursts of crimson, colour has many brides passing up pure white.	Bridesmaid dresses get hip Modern brides want the bridesmaids to pick a style that suits them.
Trousseau sees new sizzle New credit cards (if you’ve changed your name), a new toaster (thank you, Aunt Lou): shouldn’t you have new lingerie too?	Planning tips span nails to scents Wedding accessories to set you apart from the crowd.

News and Views

News
• Untracked toxic waste seeps out of sight
• Fair solution sought for Fairview development
• Election timing linked to war

Straight Issues
• Naturalist calls for park plan
• What is most important to you in the healing of Stanley Park?

Chronicles
• Pot prince’s ideology got him in hot water

Commentary
• Bush’s “new strategy” in Iraq isn’t new at all

Health
• Chinese medicine treats depression holistically

Straight Talk
• Olympic fund could address “disorder”
• Herbert rejects New COPE Lite tag
• Spin doctors are everywhere, it seems

Technology
• Hollywood touch may be too much for games
• EA executive Glenn Entis cautions on the risks of creating life-like video-game characters

Dot Comment
• Plugging into January’s brave new tech world

Geek of the Week
• Placeblogger

Sports
• Busier is better for all-star workhorse Luongo

Straight Choices
• City events for the socially conscious

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	Dining
	Best Eating • Pear Tree’s chef sautés for gold at Bocuse d’Or Food of the Week • Gargantuan single serving of mami Drink of the Week • Phuket Lager Beer Uncorked • Cheers to spirits and beers Straight Goods • The freshest dining spots and events in the city Dining Guides • Vancouver Dine Out Guide

	Music
	Features • Evanescence: High drama Music Previews • Haines lives in the moment • Black Lips tone down piss-swilling antics • Moneen’s resident card remains a tortured artist • Stone Sour mixes riffs with political rage • Safety Scissors leaves the dance floor behind Payback Time • Kirby Carson vs. Mike Usinger Music Choices • This week's best music bets Concerts • Snoop Dogg: Doggfather keeps it low-key Music Notes • Get the lowdown on Vancouver's music scene

	Travel
	Feature • Business as usual is behind Ethiopian images

	Movies
	Features • Venus envy • Olyphant finds magic in film collaborations • Film fest champions true-north vision Movie Reviews • Alpha Dog • Venus • Primeval • Into Great Silence • Stomp the Yard Movie Notes • News from Hollywood North

	Arts
	Arts • Vancouver flashback • Terrorists launch art attack Visual Arts • Lucy Pullen: New Knowledge Books • Sacred Games • The Echo Maker • Remainder Classical Spin • Lang Lang Theatre • Exquisite Pain • The Blue Light Arts Choices • Can't-miss arts events this week