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Anja Konjicanin

Anja is the Social CEO of The Vancouver Observer and writer with an interest in current events, celebrity gossip and everything pop-culture related.

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2010 Olympic Games one year anniversary in Vancouver

It was just a year ago that Vancouver played host to the world for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Now, one year later, let's remember and relive the moments that once brought us all...

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to step down. But when?

Will he go sooner, or later?  The whole world is wondering when Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will step down. Reuters reports that  Mubarak has said that although he would not leave...

Grandview-Woodland Area council opposes casino development

Grandview-Woodland Area council announced its opposition to  the Edgewater casino expansion at BC Place, according to a press release sent out by Tom Durrie. They are the third neigbourhood...

Happy New Year, Vancouver

Where were you New Year's Eve 2010? We celebrated at The Cultch's burlesque show. Then, off to a dance party at the Waldorf, where we caught up with a certain city councillor. In another part of the...

2010 Olympics: a look back

Last winter, Vancouver played host to the Olympic games. The experience, both the good and the bad, will be etched on the heart of the city for years to come.

Justin Bieber makes them proud. But why?

Yes, why ARE people proud of Canadian child star Justin Bieber? Because they Beliebe? VO looks at why #proudofBieber became a top trending topic on Twitter today.

The Winter Solstice Lantern Festival lights up the night

On the longest night of the year, Vancouverites gathered to celebrate darkness and light at the 17th annual lantern festival.