The investigation into locating the remains of alleged homicide victim Catherine Mary Brown at her former east Vancouver home concluded today with no findings. Police took apart the basement at 4842 Rupert St. piece-by-piece with jackhammers. Enli...
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Yarn bombers decorate cherry tree at Historical Joy Kogawa House
The yarn bombers have struck again, and their target this time: the Historic Joy Kogawa House. The local bombing duo Leanne Prain and Mandy Moore, wielding knitting needles and kilometres of yarn, set up in the house on Sunday afternoon. Authors, ...
Vancouver Not Vegas! Coalition supporters say no to casino expansion
Hundreds of advocates for the Vancouver Not Vegas! Coalition, many showing their support by holding LED candles or NO CASINO posters, congregated in front of Vancouver City Hall Monday evening to say no to the proposed relocation and expansion of ...
I Can See Your Underwear: a shamefully unique exhibit at Centre A
Vancouver-based artists Kelly Lycan and Natalie Purschwitz describe their latest art exhibit I Can See Your Underwear as a return to schoolyard taunts. "Like the emperor and his new clothes, the metaphoric transparency of the materials belies its ...
Arts and crafts facility BLIM a hidden gem in the heart of Vancouver B.C.’s Chinatown
Upon hearing about BLIM from my colleague, I knew I had to check it out. In its third location since opening in 2003, BLIM ??? a combination clothing store, art gallery and creative space ??? is nestled on the corner of East Pender and Columbia in Chi...
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