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Vancouver commentary, opinion and analysis

Steve Venegas leads a group of bloggers who focus on Vancouver arts and culture.
World-class photographer Yukiko Onley profiles Vancouver personalities in pictures and words.
Travellers' tales. Photos. Tips and advice. Where to go, what to do, and what's going on around the province.
Who keeps what on their bedside table, and why.
Cruelty-free eating.
Average Joe Cyclist is a local cyclist with a mission to make cycling more accessible and fun for everyone in the Lower Mainland. In this blog, Average Joe Cyclist discusses cycling issues that matter to everyone in Vancouver.
News, features and commentary from Calgary.
Well known in the chat rooms that follow our team, Michael Manhas discusses the Canucks.
Cassandra MacLeane uses Numerology and numbers to predict life cycles.
A showcase for the recipes and inspirations of local culinary talent.
Updates on North Vancouver's Canexus Chemical facility
Stay current on the latest news from the city, straight from City Hall.
Government and politics.
Weekly updates on climate change issues around the world.
Environmental issues impacting Vancouver and beyond.
Renowned education expert Howard Eaton shares his views and advice on schools and learning.
Meet the candidates. Find out where they stand.
Vancouver immigration lawyer Zool Suleman's insights on legal issues.
Follow Wendy Dallian as she explores what's going on in the local film industry.
Vancouver writers cover issues about our food sources.
Paul Grant looks at life from a geezer's perspective
GTA
Greater Toronto Area blog
Notes of a Migrant Cultural Worker: Alfred DePew profiles personalities in the arts and in other areas where Vancouverites excel.
Terry Lavender reports on the world of technology in Vancouver.
Pressing issues from the business world explained.
Lauren Keogh provides a round up of what's in town.
Volkmar Richter is a veteran CBC producer who reviews all the new movies in town.
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Parenting tips, gripes and stories.
Stories from the virtual newsroom of an opensource magazine, the Vancouver Observer.
Sarah Blyth is a Parks Board Commissioner who loves to blog about the great stuff happening in our green spaces and community centres.
Stephanie Wong and Katie Peardon discuss issues related to young women in business.
The Vancouver Police Department Crime Alerts.
Political commentary from a variety of bloggers about Vancouver issues.
Vancouver's amazing models
Therapist Candace Plattor weighs in on psychological issues.
Linda Solomon comments on the social and cultural issues from the publisher's desk at the Vancouver Observer.
Sebastian Albrecht looks at the ups and downs of the housing market and takes you inside the apartments, mansions, and fixer uppers of our city.
A blog about Vancouver's canine population, their struggles, their joys.
Innovations in education and stories from inside and outside the classroom.
A blog about the best skiing and snowboarding in the province.
Celebrity news and gossip
Kate and Merete blog about the Canadian art scene.
A blog about people answering questions about how to live more environmentally sustainable lives.
Certified Classical Homeopath, Susan Drury's observations about how to stay well.
Vancouver's culture buzz
TMI
Everything you need to know that you don't need to know.
All the latest public transit news and announcements from TransLink.
Dave Olson writes about transportation in our city.
Lawyer and water policy specialist Randy Christensen writes about water issues.
Ashley Krause writes about her experiences cooking without wheat.
Advice, tips and tricks for women and their money. Plus profiles and success stories about women in the Vancouver business community.