book excerpts
Community
The True Story of How B.C.’s Rainy “Sunshine Coast” Got Its Name
Canadian author Howard White’s new book captures small-town coastal life in B.C.
Community
53 Years Ago, Vancouver’s Very Own Fool Turned This City Upside Down
Jesse Donaldson examines the life of Joachim Foikis in his new book, Fool’s Gold.
Food and Drink
The Pastry Chef Behind Vancouver’s Pie Hole Shares the Recipe That Made Her Famous
This Raspberry Cream Crumble pie is from Jenell Parsons’ new book, out this month.
Community
The Yacht Club Outside Vancouver That Was Once a Notorious Gambling Den and Brothel
Community
The Grain Elevator Explosions That Rocked North Vancouver
Witnesses still remember the orange fireball over Burrard Inlet, nearly 40 years later.
Community
The Beloved Scottish Butcher Shop That Saw Granville Street Through Two World Wars
James Inglis Reid was famous for the slogan, “We hae meat that ye can eat.”
Essay
It’s Never Too Late to Listen Closely to Your 90-Year-Old Dad’s Stories
Community
These Whimsical Sketches Capture the Intimate Details of Vancouver Neighbourhoods
Emma FitzGerald lovingly reflects her hometown in Hand Drawn Vancouver.
