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“The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show” is chosen family tradition

Vancouver Art Gallery celebrates its Indigenous collaborators

Vancouver sets national record for Christine Sinclair’s farewell

Bill Reid Gallery celebrates the life and legacy of George Clutesi with a comprehensive retrospective

Now is not the time to end Covid-related services in BC

Rose City Band’s Erik “Ripley” Johnson on touring, jamming, and the melancholy of fall

Spences Bridge: a relic of BC’s Gold Rush

The allure of Steve’s Smoked Meats

Want to reduce homelessness in Vancouver? Supporting drop-in centres is the first step

Here’s what you need to know about Vancouver’s 2024 Polar Bear Swim

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City & Culture

Vancouver sets national record for Christine Sinclair’s farewell

Now is not the time to end Covid-related services in BC

Spences Bridge: a relic of BC’s Gold Rush

Want to reduce homelessness in Vancouver? Supporting drop-in centres is the first step

Music

Rose City Band’s Erik “Ripley” Johnson on touring, jamming, and the melancholy of fall

L’Rain on the transformative power of repetition

Hardcore legends Black Flag help Fortune Sound Club kick off a milestone in January

Five Vancouver Gigs To See: Dead Bob, Ocie Elliott, and ACTORS all make us proud

Arts

“The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show” is chosen family tradition

Vancouver Art Gallery celebrates its Indigenous collaborators

Bill Reid Gallery celebrates the life and legacy of George Clutesi with a comprehensive retrospective

“CHILD-ish” by acclaimed playwright Sunny Drake to debut at Pacific Theatre

Food

The allure of Steve’s Smoked Meats

VV Tapas Lounge closing down to make way for new dining concept

Storm Crow team launch new tarot-themed cocktail bar Arcana Spirit Lounge

Vancouver’s most festive bars and restaurants

Film & TV

Vancouver International Black Film Festival artfully highlights Black narratives

Cardi Wong, Sarah Chalke, and Gabrielle Rose among winners at 12th annual UBCP/ACTRA Awards

What it was really like to compete on “Squid Game: The Challenge” from a Vancouverite who was there

Cue the nostalgia: a new MuchMusic documentary is screening in Vancouver

Living

Here’s what you need to know about Vancouver’s 2024 Polar Bear Swim

Weekend Tripper: Warm up this winter in Harrison, BC

Six local artisans to check out at this year’s Make It handmade market

Vancouver firefighters are launching their 2024 calendar with an in-person signing

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Swedish metal legends Amon Amarth bring Valhalla to Vancouver

Australian psych rockers Ocean Alley announce Vancouver show

Australian rockers The Teskey Brothers announce Vancouver tour stop

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UBCP/ACTRA celebrates a big industry rebound at the Commodore on November 25

5 tips for cycling in the fall and winter

Whistler’s Cornucopia has become a favourite fall celebration of BC’s best food and drink