Amanda Growe

Living

Setting sail from the Georgia Straight

After nine years at the Straight, first as an associate editor and then as copy chief, it’s time for me to move on.

Is udon Vancouver's next big Japanese food craze?

Sanuki Udon (1226 Robson Street) will be opening soon.

September to bring increased bus frequency in the Lower Mainland

September 7 will bring service changes to Lower Mainland buses.

Popular kids book removes Vancouver Aquarium page

A page showing the Vancouver Aquarium has been replaced by one depicting the water park at Granville Island.

My kids my way? I'd like them in daycare, Stephen Harper

In case you missed it, the federal Conservative government is giving a little more money to parents (an additional $60 a month per child) and making a big deal about it.

Does the temperature in Vancouver feel as hot as 35 degrees? We think so

Yes, indeed, it is seriously hot.

Orange Is the New Black pops up on Netflix a day early

June 11 is the new June 12.

Vancouver Maritime Museum honours "Japanese Schindler" Chiune Sugihara with exhibit and film

Against the orders of his government, Chiune Sugihara saved thousands of lives.

Do you know your Japanese-Canadian history?

For 8,000 Japanese Canadians, being held in Hastings Park in 1942 preceded them being interned in the B.C. Interior or sent to work camps further east.