Thalia Stopa

If you haven’t already ventured out to the West End to congratulate the Japanese restaurant’s crew on their recent four-year anniversary, then we’ve got the perfect opportunity to do just that: by joining one of two seatings at their Harvest Harmony pop-up on October 21st.

We’re big fans of what the BCHF is all about: giving support to hospitality and tourism workers with serious health conditions who are in need. Which is why we’re letting you know that their annual fundraiser is now in full swing.

We posed a series of questions to the local illustrator and cartoonist, ahead of his participation in two upcoming events: at the Whistler Writers Festival on October 20th and Vancouver Writers Fest on October 22nd.

By Thalia Stopa — Contributing Editor, Art, Beer, Food and Culture Writer.

For good reason, Adderson is one of three panelists enlisted to expound on the short story form at this year’s Vancouver Writers Fest, for “Short Stories, Infinite Identities” (October 23rd). Perfect timing to touch base with the local author!

We're giving you more-than-enough notice to take whatever measures necessary to ensure that you've got space in your calendar to make the most of it!

By Thalia Stopa — Contributing Editor, Art, Beer, Food and Culture Writer.

Agnolotti in Bianco: Fonduta filled fresh pasta | Photo by James Frost of Lumache

November weather is erratic, but one thing we can count on this month is a healthy dose of colourful art via the annual

Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we’re reading, what’s staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we’ve already read and recommend.