The COVID-19 era has seen a whirlwind of change to our daily lives. Services and events are rapidly adapting and innovating to meet the new normal. In the wake of this change, the DOXA Documentary Film Festival has decided to evolve and is moving online with new festival dates, June 18-26th, 2020. DOXA will offer…
Author: Jay Minter
Vancouver Comic Arts Festival opens online.
Since 2012, the Vancouver Comic Arts Festival (VanCAF) has presented a two-day celebration of comics, however due to current restrictions, the Festival initially cancelled the 2020 edition. After regrouping and adapting, the 2020 Vancouver Comic Arts Festival has moved online. Joining forces with Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF), Dartmouth Comic Arts Festival (DCAF), Festival…
The Tenors Celebrate – Mother
Just in time for you to share with your mom on Mother’s Day, The Tenors have released a brand new single – Mother. Dedicated to mothers everywhere, and the continued work they do even during these difficult times. In the heartwarming video for Mother, the three Tenors share a look inside their family lives, with…
Get shopping at Vancouver Farmers Market
For 25 years, Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) has been supporting small farmers, producers, artisans by bringing them together with local communities. As this year’s summer market season begins, COVID-19 precautions have created challenges for Vancouver Farmers Markets but they have adapted to bring fresh, farm produce to local shoppers. In keeping with the public health…
Picks of the Week – May 6, 2020
While this week has already had its share of action – Star Wars Day & Cinco de Mayo / Taco Tuesday there’s still plenty to pick from to keep you entertained. Show: Van Dusen Botanical Gardens has reopened, with new social distancing rules and procedures, nicely timed to let you get out and enjoy the spring…
Granville Island Is Open For Your Shopping.
Granville Island is usually a bustling hub of activity for locals and visitors as they take in the shops, artisans’ galleries, and restaurants. During the COVID-19 era, Vancouver’s busiest attraction is anything but busy, however it remains an essential location for Vancouver and the neighbourhood to get fresh, local groceries and produce. While not all…
May The 4th Virtual Family Night at HR MacMillan Space Centre
Tonight, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre welcomes you go join in on its first virtual family night to celebrate a galaxy far, far away – “May the 4th Be With You”. Could there be a planet in our galaxy where a cloud city could exist? How would a double star system affect life on our…