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Asian Cinema on the Rise

Asian films are gaining critical and audience acclaim, overcoming political and commercial challenges.

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Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun’s Unceded Territories

What to expect from the current exhibit, Unceded Territories, by artist Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun at Vancouver’s Museum of Anthropology.

Rescuing Chester

False killer whale, Chester, arrived at the Vancouver Aquarium near death. But he not only survived – he thrived!

Centre A

The small Chinatown gallery that’s helping to bring attention to Asian-Canadian artists and their work.

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Small Spaces, Big Questions

As real estate costs grow ever higher, owning your own home can seem impossible. But the tiny home trend proves that with a little work and a lot of ingenuity, small-scale living is a viable alternative.

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Le Marché St. George

Le Marché St. George, a café located in East Vancouver, offers delicious European fare including crêpes, pastries, and quiches. Also for sale are specialty goods and gifts made by Lower Mainland and Gulf Island artisans.

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The Union

With a full menu of dishes from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, the Union is Vancouver’s one-stop shop for fresh and flavourful Southeast Asian cuisine. Their entrées provide the perfect combination of Eastern and Western flavours.

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Exile Bistro

This cozy restaurant in Vancouver’s West End serves a variety of healthy dishes and creative cocktails, with an emphasis on local wild and organic ingredients. A great spot for a romantic evening or a culinary adventure.

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Part-Time God

Cosplay is gaining popularity as fans looks for ways to meet like-minded individuals. Bob Smylie, father of four and part-time Asgardian god of thunder, talks about conventions, making costumes, and why he likes playing Thor.

Soldier On

The struggles and strangeness of dating in Vancouver.

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Cuchillo

A review of Vancouver’s South American cuisine restaurant Cuchillo.

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3G

A review of Vancouver’s Chinese vegetarian restaurant 3G.

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The Dunlevy Snackbar

A review of Vancouver’s fusion food restaurant The Dunlevy Snackbar.

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The Acorn

A review of Vancouver’s high-end vegetarian restaurant The Acorn.

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La Mezcaleria

A review of Vancouver’s Mexican restaurant La Mezcaleria.

The Battle for Hollywood North

The future of Hollywood North is at risk.

Restaurant Reviews

Four local dining hotspots: El Camino’s, The General Public, Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant, Moose’s Down Under.

Homelessness in Vancouver

The movement to end homelessness in Vancouver.

Fighting Fusion

Pidgin Restaurant serves up a side of controversy.

Holding the Note

Salve Dayao recalls the golden years of Jazz.

Bike Sharing Faces A Roadblock

The promise and problems of Vancouver’s bike-share program.

Spirituality at Work

Three Vancouverites weave Eastern philosophies into their professional lives.

Crafting Local Beer

Paddy Treavor answers a few questions about craft beer in Vancouver.

Facing The Flats

The hazards and opportunities of developing in the False Creek Flats.