After 11 years of bringing you local reporting, the team behind the Vancouver Observer has moved on to Canada's National Observer. You can follow Vancouver culture reporting over there from now on. Thank you for all your support over the years!
Fear of the Olympics being over (FOBO) afflicts four out of five Vancouverites, a recent survey taken by Team Vancouver Observer shows. "Will our city remain so jovial and friendly?"...
Mayor Gregor Robertson declared February 24th, 2010 Canada Snowboard Team Day to honour women's snowboard cross gold medalist Maëlle Ricker and congratulate all of Canada’s snowboard competitors at...
There were kisses for Canada and shouts of joy on the streets as Canada defeated Russia last night in hockey at the 2010 Winter Games. From the DTES to Kitsilano and all across Canada, it was...
An interview with CBC's Mark Forsythe about my book, "Why I Love Vancouver," leads me to examine unexpected questions and to try not to sound like just another "ice-hole."
Exciting, inspiring, and educational conference on the Olympics and Social media. The keynote speech by Andy Miah provided a very informing presentation on the historical growth of the Olympics from a
As Canada faced off with China in the round robin tournament for Olympic Men's Curling, fans of all shapes and sizes cheered them on. Story in pictures.
This is a nicely satisfying vegan dish, packed with big flavours. I thought that something bold was right for an athlete who competes in a daredevil sport like skeleton. By the way, did anybody...
Has anyone noticed how Vancouver’s downtown streets have become a giant social experiment during these Olympic Winter Games? With several major streets closed to vehicular traffic, the public has...
