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Top Vancouver Events: Aug 10 - 15

It's going to be a scorcher. Escape the heat by taking in some of these indoor events, or if you love to have fun in the sun, there are a number of outdoor festivals worth checking out. Guaranteed...

Top Vancouver Events: July 26-31 - Naked bike ride, Carribean Days and Grilled Cheese giveaway

It's time to watch the happy naked cyclists pass by, or better yet - you can be one of them. If that's not your cup of tea, you might be interested in free grilled cheese sandwiches. Yep, we can't...

In One Person: A Romance Novel for the 21st Century

It is a Harlequin Romance 2.0; a romance novel from the LGBTQ generation. And yet, it is so much more.

Top Vancouver Events: July 5-10

The sun is shining and the events are in full swing. Everything just seems better in Vancouver once the sun comes out, right? Some of these events even last a few days, so you've got plenty of time...

Events to check out this week in Vancouver like All That Jazz and Car Free Day

It's a good weekend to live in Mount Pleasant. Two of our top events are both on Main Street and if you've never been to its annual car-free celebration, we suggest you go. It'll be tons of fun with...

Top Vancouver Events May 9 - 15: Eat your way through the weekend with sake, butter chicken and stone soup

Events with food in their names always get our mouths watering.. even if they don't actually serve any food. Laugh at the Butter Chicken comedy show, drink as much as you please at the Sake Social,...

Real Housewives of Vancouver producer Shannon Nering brings experiences to new book

If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes on the set of reality television, then the new novel Reality Jane from TV producer/director Shannon Nering is the perfect read...

Top Vancouver Events March 14-20: bus flashmob, DIY and yoga

This week's top events include the intriguing Maker Faire, billed as "the greatest show and tell on Earth". The Electro Swing Club is back with their monthly sassy event. Missed the last one? Read...

National Geographic explorer Wade Davis on Enbridge, First Nations and mining

Speaking out on the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline and mining near his home, the author of Sacred Headwaters spoke with VO on nature, industry and First Nations.

Top Vancouver events Feb 23-26: Science World after dark and FUSE

From Lego art to Aboriginal hip hop to cool shows, BeeVancity has the scoop on all the best events going on in Vancouver this week.