Thursday, September 2 2010 | Vancouver smart city living magazine: events, lifestyle, restaurants, shopping, fashion, arts and more
sustenance

Eating locally and the '100-Mile Diet'

Eating only local foods takes some getting used to, but the rewards are plenty.

sustenance
Eating locally and the '100-Mile Diet'

Eating only local foods takes some getting used to, but the rewards are plenty.

secret city
An Eat Pray Love Day in Vancouver

One Vancouver mom takes a day off to seek her own Eat Pray Love experience in our city.

sustenance
Cafeteria provides ad hoc menu on Vancouver's Main Street

Cafeteria's constantly changing menu promises fresh, seasonal dishes.

the goods
Revitalizing organic massage at Vancouver's Sabai Thai Spa works body naturally

Experience the Nuad Boran, a thoroughly relaxing massage that couldn't get more organic if it tried.

home economics
Green and cool back to school supplies list

Before you shell out for new school supplies, be on the lookout for greener options

DIY Vancouver
Jackie's spicy beans canning tutorial

Learn to can in 10 steps with this Spicy Beans Tutorial and never go back to buying veggies in tin cans!

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Granville Street’s Refinery launches first successful month of the Cocktail Kitchen Series!
Slideshow: SOLEfood Urban Farm

SOLEfood Urban Farm offers DTES residents fresh food, green jobs and a sense of purpose and community.

Bike to Work Week's back, baby!

Join fellow Vancouverites for the fourth annual Bike to Work Week.

SLIDESHOW: High tea at Vancouver's Urban Tea Merchant

The Granville ladies don pearls and perky pinkies for Sunday tea.

Slideshow: Nicole Bridger Spring 2010 collection

Vancouver's Nicole Bridger crafts an impressive collection for spring.

Slideshow - Then and now: Vancouver’s cityscapes over time
Natural deodorants that work

We look at healthy, local options. Or you can make your own.

Victoria Revay | 30 Aug 2010
Public vs. plastic: Drinking fountains in Vancouver

The City of Vancouver boasts high quality tap water supplies; encourages the use of public water fountains.

Serena Calder | 30 Aug 2010
Vancouver's struggling punk music scene gets cinematic boost from 'No Fun City'

Come out for a night of film, rock 'n' roll and mayhem at the 'No Fun City' tour launch

Jenn Laidlaw | 30 Aug 2010
DIM Cinema illuminates Canadian film

Quick! Name 10 Canadian filmmakers. Stuck? Amy Lynn Kazymerchyk and her monthly experimental film event can help.

Deanne Beattie, Sad Mag | 27 Aug 2010
Best cherry dessert recipe ever

 What to do with all those cherries that are starting to turn. This recipe will make you wish cherries grew in Vancouver all year-round. 

Michael Robertson | 27 Aug 2010
Yaletown's Bombay Brow Bar popped my cherry

If eyes are the windows to your soul, eyebrows are the frames.

Elianna Lev | 27 Aug 2010
Barbara Adler plays the BC Memory Game

Barbara Adler takes her unique storytelling project, and her accordion, on a provincial road trip.

Rebecca Slaven, Sad Mag | 26 Aug 2010
Outdoor concerts run through September

Summer may be wrapping up, but outdoor music shows run straight through September all around the Lower Mainland.

Jenn Laidlaw | 26 Aug 2010
Video: What to expect at Feast of Fields

The Feast of Fields open-air, wandering buffet has all the elements for the perfect adult summer party.

Jenn Laidlaw | 26 Aug 2010
Free and cheap back to school supplies list

How to avoid waste in Canada's second biggest spending event of the year.

Diane Selkirk | 26 Aug 2010
Cancer research fundraiser at Rhodo Festival

Buy plants, support cancer research and pick up earth-friendly household products.

Hilary Henegar | 28 Apr 2010
REALITY: Some blood, lots of sweat, no tears and a medium load of laundry

Granville's "Reality" blogger recommends three sports for maximum punch with minimal upstart.

Davin Luke | 24 Feb 2009
Cooking classes for everyone

Want to brush up on your culinary skills? Cooking classes for all kitchen resolutions.

Krista Eide | 12 Jan 2010
Inspired by Vancouver blog
Local blog by local people on local inspiration. Sign me up
Hilary Henegar | 29 Jul 2010
Free stores let customers give and/or take

Sunday, June 6: Shoplifting is highly encouraged at the Free Store.

Krista Eide | 09 Apr 2010
Slideshow: EcoDensity in MetroVancouver

Vancouver takes a kinder, gentler approach to EcoDensity

Adam Gaumont | 24 Aug 2009
Vancouver looks to change its street menu

Vancouver council trials update to its 30-year-old street food bylaw.

Michael Robertson | 04 Jun 2010
Green business for a green neighbourhood

Don't move out of your neighbourhood to live in a better one.

Melissa Fraser | 31 Mar 2009
Translink, HST and growing demand for public transit

As public transit ridership soars, Translink anticipates drastic service cuts...

Hilary Henegar | 04 Sep 2009
Living and working off the grid: Lessons from Haida Gwaii

Lessons from Haida Gwaii on sustainable living.

Emma Carscadden | 12 Oct 2009
Vancouver Feast of Fields 2010 showcases top restaurants and local produce



It's an outdoor market of Vancouver's top restaurants, at a winery.

Michael Robertson | 23 Aug 2010
Cafeteria provides ad hoc menu on Vancouver's Main Street

Cafeteria's constantly changing menu promises fresh, seasonal dishes.

Michael Robertson | 01 Sep 2010
DIM Cinema illuminates Canadian film

Quick! Name 10 Canadian filmmakers. Stuck? Amy Lynn Kazymerchyk and her monthly experimental film event can help.

Deanne Beattie, Sad Mag | 27 Aug 2010
EcoFashion: Local fashion designers at EPIC
Granville Online's top ecofashion picks for EPIC—don't miss these exhibitors!
Davinia Yip | 06 May 2009
Jackie's spicy beans canning tutorial

Learn to can in 10 steps with this Spicy Beans Tutorial and never go back to buying veggies in tin cans!

Andrea Tucker & Jackie Dives | 31 Aug 2010
Jam porn on display at the Museum of Vancouver's Home Grown exhibit
Explore local farming through Vancouver photographer Brian Harris's food-focused photo exhibit, and enter for a chance to win a MOV prize pack!
Michael Robertson | 25 Aug 2010
URB21: Safety considerations & the Johnny Depp cool test

Safety considerations and the Johnny Depp cool test of the URB21.

Davin Luke | 06 Jul 2009
Public vs. plastic: Drinking fountains in Vancouver

The City of Vancouver boasts high quality tap water supplies; encourages the use of public water fountains.

Serena Calder | 30 Aug 2010
Avoiding the greenwash

How to spot the wolves in sheep's clothing when shopping green.

Diane Selkirk | 18 Feb 2009
Antiquated waste

When was the last time you actually picked up a phonebook?

Hilary Henegar, Granville Online editor | 25 Feb 2009