If you haven't heard of Neill Blomkamp yet, now is the time to get acquainted. He is a director who is hard to mistake for anyone else: he isn't afraid of gritty reality, combines science fiction with social issues, and depicts...

In the heart of Vancouver, amidst mountains and lush greenery, lies a space where young talents learn to become true actors. This is where artists are shaped, who later appear in films, TV series, and on theatrical stages in Canada and...

It all started with a bike ride. More precisely, with an accident that suddenly flipped Robin Esrock's life upside down. He ended up with an injury, a few weeks of forced downtime, and... a cheque from the insurance company. While some...

Imagine Hanna, Alberta – a quiet, provincial town of about 2,600 residents, roughly 220 km from Calgary. It was here, in 1995, that the future global rock sensation Nickelback took their first steps in their musical journey. Starting in a high...

La Carmina is a name that’s hard to forget, even if you’re hearing it for the first time. This Canadian is known far beyond her home country as a blogger, author, TV host, and one of the leading figures in alternative...

Reality TV shows are a huge hit with audiences, writes vancouveriski. And it's not hard to see why. Viewers love watching people in real-life situations and getting a glimpse into their lives. It's like a chance to see yourself from an...

Imagine standing in front of a massive canvas where the forest feels so dense, it’s as if the trees are about to come alive. That’s the kind of art created by the gifted Canadian painter Emily Carr, who captured the spirit...

In May 2025, Vancouverites partied hard at one of the city's most anticipated festivals, Open Radius—a massive open-air party and the thirteenth installment of the Foundation series. The two-day event took place on May 17 and 18 at the spacious PNE...

Every fall, Vancouver hosts an intimate yet exciting gathering for writers and readers: the Vancouver Writers Fest. For over three decades, this event has brought together authors from around the globe, launching new talents while also featuring the familiar names behind...

Across Canada, many ornamental cherry trees have been planted to honour the friendship between the people of Japan and Japanese Canadians. Vancouver, however, is home to the largest concentration of these trees, with their numbers exceeding 40,000. The city also hosts...

The Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival is an annual event that celebrates dragon boat racing and Chinese culture in Vancouver. Borrowed from a traditional Chinese holiday that falls on the summer solstice, the festival is considered the largest of its kind...

Bard on the Beach is an annual Shakespeare festival that runs from June to September in Vancouver. The festival is organized by the non-profit Bard on the Beach Theatre Society, which aims to make Shakespeare's works accessible to both residents and...

Mike Petry was a distinguished and talented Crown counsel from Vancouver whose work left a significant mark on Canadian criminal law. He earned a reputation as a professional who wasn't afraid to take on complex, high-profile cases, all while showing genuine...

Sandy Frances Duncan is one of those authors who never hesitated to change her life for the sake of a true calling. She was born in Vancouver but spent her teenage years in Saskatchewan, only to return to her hometown as...

Philip Owen is remembered in Vancouver not only as a former mayor but as a man who dared to change the rules of the game. Born and raised in the heart of the city, he knew Vancouver from childhood. In 1993,...

Nathan Theodor was one of the most influential Canadian lawyers and judges of his era. His name is synonymous with integrity, dedication to the law, and contributions to the development of British Columbia's legal system. In this article, we explore his...

In the heart of Vancouver, amidst its diverse neighbourhoods and cultural traditions, an organization has been uniting art lovers since 1946. This is the Community Arts Council of Vancouver (CACV), the first organization of its kind in North America. It was...

Vancouver, the largest city in the Canadian province of British Columbia, is home to a Jewish community of approximately 17,500 people (as of 2013). This population represents 7% of Canada’s Jewish population and makes it the third-largest Jewish community in the...

Mike Petry was a distinguished and talented Crown counsel from Vancouver whose work left a significant mark on Canadian criminal law. He earned a reputation as a professional who wasn't afraid to take on complex, high-profile cases, all while showing genuine...

Imagine standing in front of a massive canvas where the forest feels so dense, it’s as if the trees are about to come alive. That’s the kind of art created by the gifted Canadian painter Emily Carr, who captured the spirit...

Sandy Frances Duncan is one of those authors who never hesitated to change her life for the sake of a true calling. She was born in Vancouver but spent her teenage years in Saskatchewan, only to return to her hometown as...

Philip Owen is remembered in Vancouver not only as a former mayor but as a man who dared to change the rules of the game. Born and raised in the heart of the city, he knew Vancouver from childhood. In 1993,...

Nathan Theodor was one of the most influential Canadian lawyers and judges of his era. His name is synonymous with integrity, dedication to the law, and contributions to the development of British Columbia's legal system. In this article, we explore his...

In the heart of Vancouver, amidst its diverse neighbourhoods and cultural traditions, an organization has been uniting art lovers since 1946. This is the Community Arts Council of Vancouver (CACV), the first organization of its kind in North America. It was...