Amanda Growe

X Japan takes on Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre

On its first North American tour, top Japanese band X Japan was received with open arms.

What the heck is that? I love you graffiti

What is up with the "I love you" graffiti scrawled all over the city, on storefronts and sidewalks?

Transit trauma: Eccentric bus drivers

Friend or foe of the bus passenger?

Ridiculousness on Commercial Drive: Walking your dog while cycling

I'm talking about you, sir, riding your recumbent bicycle southbound today on Commercial Drive, one of the most chaotic streets in the city.

Comicshop on the move

The Comicshop, a 36-year-old stalwart of the local comics community, is pulling up roots and moving to a new location.

Olympics

What the heck is that? False Creek inukshuks

Okay, so maybe only a few of them are proper inukshuks. But the sight of what must be hundreds of stacks of balanced rocks is impressive and oddly moving.

Olympics

Lines, lines, everywhere a line (except at Maison du Québec and the Candahar)

Despite the crummy weather on Saturday, there were lots of lines for Olympic-related attractions.

What the heck is that? East Van cross

Seen the new sculpture in East Vancouver yet?

Looking to get the H1N1 shot?

With the H1N1 vaccine now open to all British Columbians and priority lists no longer in effect, the question is, where can you get it if you want it?