Located inside Gastown’s historic Dominion Building, Unit 17 is a quiet treasure of Vancouver’s art world. Known for its thoughtful curation, this gallery creates space for experimental and ...

When Kerrisdale’s Cyclone Taylor Arena opened its doors 75 years ago, nobody suspected it would play host to some of the ...

Vancouver’s trio of Fairmont hotels proves you can never have too much of a good thing. The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, ...

Chinatown and Strathcona are vibrant hubs for last-minute holiday shopping, offering a unique mix of traditional charm and ...

The Labyrinth of Light continues this tradition, creating a serene and contemplative space using over 600 pure beeswax ...

Foundation is returning for its thirteenth edition, called Open Radius, over the 2025 May long weekend. Taking over the PNE Centre Grounds, the electronic music festival is being headlined by John ...

The Wedgewood Hotel & Spa turned big 4-0 this year, meaning it’s officially old enough to regale us with tales of its glamorous past. The boutique luxury property—which became part of the ...

Sounds Good is a monthly roundtable where we ask Straight staff what their ears are plugged into. We’ve got a pretty diverse set of tastes, so there’s absolutely no cohesion here: just good vibes. And ...

Portugal seems to be the popular travel choice as of late, but there’s good reason for it. Start in Lisbon, head to Porto, ...

I went out with a guy I met through a friend & had a dinner at a nice restaurant....we decided to leave & take a cab back to my apartment in Yaletown & as he got his cellphone out to call a cab, I ...

Exhibition runs throughout the holiday season ...

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