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After blowing it again on Twitter, the 1975’s Matty Healy learns you don’t tug on Lucy Dacus’ cape

Meltt’s “Eternal Embers” fires up hope in times of crisis

You Nearly Missed: “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea” at The NEST

What’s Happening This Weekend: 15 Vancouver events for September 22 to 24

Vancouver Writers Fest artistic director Leslie Hurtig shares her life-changing books, her must-read list, and more

As summer fades, the inaugural Squamish Harvest Moon Festival rises up the Sea to Sky

Mobi gives Vancouver a free ride to see Coldplay this weekend at BC Place

Bloedel Conservatory’s corpse flower is at it again

New Leo’s Tavern in Vancouver all about having a blast while building community

International South Asian Film Festival brings rich lineup of films to Surrey

WHAT'S ON

Snowbird RV Show & Sale

To Sep 24, 10 am–5 pm

Tradex Trade & Exhibition Centre

Jeremy Zucker @Vogue Theatre, Nov 24

ABBA Dancing QUEENS Brunch/Lunch: Vancouver

To Sep 24, 1-7 pm

The Three Brits Public House

City & Culture

Now is the time for the BC Government to hold Airbnb accountable

Tennis legend Roger Federer surprises camp kids at UBC

Unions are standing with trans people today. Here’s why

Sleeping at the beach in my van revealed some hard truths about affordability in Vancouver

Music

After blowing it again on Twitter, the 1975’s Matty Healy learns you don’t tug on Lucy Dacus’ cape

Meltt’s “Eternal Embers” fires up hope in times of crisis

As summer fades, the inaugural Squamish Harvest Moon Festival rises up the Sea to Sky

Mobi gives Vancouver a free ride to see Coldplay this weekend at BC Place

Arts

You Nearly Missed: “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea” at The NEST

These 10 shows just won awards at Fringe Fest 2023

The Vancouver Improv Festival brings an all-star line-up for its 25th anniversary

Nine BC artists make Playwright Guild of Canada 2023 Tom Hendry Awards shortlist

Food

New Leo’s Tavern in Vancouver all about having a blast while building community

Wine Beer & Spirits

Loved equally by mulleted bangers and hard-core scenesters, Old Style Pilsner readies second merch drop

Michelin recommends six more Vancouver restaurants ahead of official 2023 Guide

Do Try This At Home: Late summer salad with BC steak and grilled mushrooms

Film & TV

International South Asian Film Festival brings rich lineup of films to Surrey

Meticulously crafted “Richelieu” unearths iniquities rooted in Canada’s Temporary Foreign Workers program

“Mutiny in Heaven” a dark, depraved, and inspirationally dazzling tribute to Nick Cave and the Birthday Party

A local film studio makes a trailblazing shift to renewable energy

Tech & Games

Jason Fried built a $100B business, and he’s coming to Vancouver to tell you how he did it

Living

What’s Happening This Weekend: 15 Vancouver events for September 22 to 24

Vancouver Writers Fest artistic director Leslie Hurtig shares her life-changing books, her must-read list, and more

Bloedel Conservatory’s corpse flower is at it again

What’s Happening Today: Vancouver events for Thursday, September 21

Just Announced

As summer fades, the inaugural Squamish Harvest Moon Festival rises up the Sea to Sky

Shadbolt Centre for the Arts’ fall season brings jazz, comedy, and Christmas

Chor Leoni announces new 2023-24 season of choir power

CONFESSIONS

It Leaks

I'm not actually crying. I actually don't have an open, lower punctum in my left eye....

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I SAW YOU

Overground from Hackney to Clapham Junction

I doubt you will ever gonna read this but… if you are thee guy who stared at me the whole journey...

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Brand Voice

Harrison Festival of the Arts speaks to the power of staying local while thinking globally

From weekend riding to daily commuting: how e-bikes and Go By Bike Week can help you make the switch

How to get students biking to school with a "bike bus"