SFU students propose a gondola for the transit issue up to Burnaby mountain. Simon Fraser University Students are requesting Burnaby City Council to back TransLink’s proposed Burnaby Mountain Gondola with a new campaign to defend the City’s support.“Students from all walks of life are joining with businesses and residents to tell the City Council that it’s time to back the project and get it built for our community,” said Simon Fraser Student Society president Osob Mohamed. Mohamed said the SFSS had sent Burnaby City Council a letter describing why it helps the Gondola and has launched a website urging students to do the same.

Nearly a decade ago, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) captured some gorgeous photos of the aurora borealis glowing over Vancouver from almost 400 km above our atmosphere.
Every so often, Vancouver people are treated to the brilliant colours spread over the night sky. Less frequently, we can see the phenomenon from space.

The night of Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, 40 images were taken aboard the International Space Station. The camera captured the city lights of Seattle and Vancouver but above Vancouver and stretching from one side of the image to the other is the swirling band of green light so chased by nighttime photographers.

Puzzle Artists Wanted

The owners of a Victoria-based design studio are reaching out to artists who want people to have a good long look at their work.
Tinka Robev and Andrew Azzopardi of Robazzo want to showcase established and emerging artists in their unique jigsaw-puzzle format.

Robev and Azzopardi, creators of Puzzle Lab, use computer algorithms to laser-cut wood complex geometrical pieces that make their puzzles time-consuming and challenging.

Artists are being asked to submit up to three images for consideration.

Robev said artists selected for puzzle images would receive either ongoing royalties or a one-time licensing payment for their artwork.

According to reporting by Vancouver is Awesome, Robev says- “We want to challenge the typical puzzle stereotype of images of a farm or a basket of kittens, and curate more modern refined images.”

Any artists wanting to submit images should send an email to hello@puzzle-lab.com. The deadline is March 5.

Ride-sharing’s first anniversary for BC

Before a year ago, uber and lyfts were not here in Vancouver. Thankfully I got to utilize them before the pandemic ruined my chances of getting picked up from a bar with my friends, ah, good times. After a much-drawn-out and dubious process over years that gave this province the largest North American urban centre’s claim without a significant ride-hailing operator.

The Passenger Transportation Board (PTB), the provincial regulating power for taxi and ride-hailing businesses, passed Lyft and Uber’s entry on January 23, 2020. Happy one year to finally getting ubers; I cant believe we survived before this.

A new online exhibit aims to highlight the contributions and history of Black pioneers in BC.

BC Black History Awareness Society (BCBHAS) has partnered with Digital Museums Canada for British Columbia’s Black Pioneers: Their Industry and Character influenced Canada’s Vision.

The exhibit features 20 stories, nine videos, and 86 gallery items that include images, photographs, maps, and archival documents and focuses on a group of 800 invited settlers and how they contributed to society’s formation and development in BC.

Reported to Daily Hive Vancouver, Silvia Mangue Alene, president of the BCBHAS, says this history is not currently part of BC schools’ curriculum.

“We, my organization, go around asking to present the history in schools. Sometimes we are welcome, and sometimes we are not. We hope that the Ministry of Education will at least have this history as an option in high schools so that youth that wants to learn this history can have the option,” explains Alene.

BCBHAS hosts several online events during Black History Month that “celebrate the achievements and contributions of historical and contemporary people of African descent.”

You can find a full list of the events on their website.

BCBHAS is also doing a live exhibition at the Royal BC Museum, set to open on June 3.

You might want to bundle up before visiting Science World’s brand new special exhibit.

Debuting on February 11, Arctic Voices is an 8,000-sq-ft exhibition that takes visitors on an immersive tour over the tundra and into the world’s northernmost biome. The event will showcase the people, ecology, wildlife and way of life in the region. Arctic Voices should be an excellent experience for kids and adults alike.

“The Arctic may seem like an unfamiliar and distant place, but it’s important to realize the impact our actions have on lands near and far,” said Tracy Redies, President & CEO of Science World. “The Arctic has terrestrial and marine ecosystems interdependent on one another, supporting both land and marine animals and plants, many of which are found nowhere else. They are feeling the direct effects of climate change. The Arctic is important to all of us, and this exhibition makes the connection to help us understand the impact of our actions.”

Starting February 8, Science World will be open seven days a week, 10 am to 5 pm, with enhanced safety measures in place.

Arctic Voices
When: Opens February 11, 2021
Where: TELUS World of Science – 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver
Tickets: Available online

New BBQ Joint opening soon on main!

Since travelling is out of the question around here, it’s nice to see new cuisines open up in Vancouver. To taste a bit of the south, “Slims” seems like the perfect place to check out! Slim’s BBQ will offer patrons authentic Austin-style barbecue.

Texas eats like, fried chicken sammies, brisket, smoked pork butt, hot links, and ribs will all be up for order along with sides such as mac n cheese, buttermilk biscuits, and cornbread, to name a few. Along with easy-drinking house cocktails like the Quick Draw, made with Jim Beam, mint, sour cherries, simple, and a dash of lime.

Other sips to include- the Sinner Down South and the Southern Gentleman, a combo of Jim Beam, Triple Sec, lemon, sugar, and egg whites.

By February, this place will be open seven days a week from noon to 10 pm, and it will offer dine-in, takeout, and delivery for lunch and dinner.

Belgard kitchens apron club, a Valentine’s day virtual cooking class.

Have you been meaning to sharpen up your cooking skills? You can book a virtual class to do with a loved one or friends, you can also purchase meal kits and an optional bottle of wine from Vancouver urban winery!

The kits are packed with all required ingredients (excluding pantry basics like oil and salt), and require basic cooking equipment found in most kitchens, such as a frying pan, serving utensils, and of course, wine glasses. Along with written directions, a link to a YouTube video will be provided for chefs/diners to follow along at their own pace and revisit steps as needed.

Kits can be purchased through the restaurant’s website (limited quantities available): www.belgardkitchen.com/mealkits

Guests can choose from three pick-up dates:

Friday, February 12, 2021

Saturday, February 13, 2021

Sunday, February 14, 2021

Did you miss out on grabbing tickets?

The Van Gogh exhibit is planning to expand, as the tickets went on sale last week and were sold out in a matter of minutes. Hopefully this gives a chance for more people to go, as it already had a exhibit in Toronto and was very covid safe, everyone has their own circle that was 6 feet apart to be able to enjoy the art and also feel comfortable since its inside.

The exhibit is being held at the convention center downtown, in April! I got my tickets and the only time slot was 11pm so it does go pretty late, great date idea or just a fun thing to do with friends.

Dine out Vancouver is the best time of the year; you get to try all the places that could be out of your budget for a nice fixed menu and price! There are over 330 restaurants this year! See any you want to try?

Here is the crazy long list!

1. 1931 gallery bistro
2. 75 West Coast Grill
3. Afghan Horsemen Restaurant
4. Afghan Kitchen South Surrey
5. Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio – Ambleside
6. Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio – False Creek
7. Arms Reach Bistro
8. Ask for Luigi
9. Atlas Steak + Fish – Burnaby
10. Atlas Steak + Fish – Langley
11. Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge
12. Baci Ristorante
13. Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine in Kitsilano
14. Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine on Broadway
15. Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine on Davie
16. Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine on Denman
17. Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine on Robson
18. Banter Room
19. Bar Gobo
20. Barney’s on Granville
21. Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar
22. Bartholomew
23. Beeryani Indian Bistro & Bar
24. Beetbox
25. Bellaggio Cafe – Hornby
26. Bellaggio Wine Bar – Convention Centre
27. Bells & Whistles – Dunbar
28. Bells & Whistles – Fraser
29. BeSIDE Forage
30. BiBo Pizzeria con Cucina
31. BierCraft Cambie
32. BierCraft Commercial
33. BierCraft Wesbrook
34. Big Feast Bistro
35. Bimini Neighborhood Pub
36. Bin 4 Burger Lounge
37. Bistro Sakana
38. Bistro Verde
39. Black + Blue
40. Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant
41. Bodega On Main
42. Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
43. Bovine Rice Bowls
44. Brass Fish Tavern & Kitchen
45. Bravo Cucina Ristorante
46. Bread and Butter Cafe
47. BREWHALL
48. Bridges Restaurant, Bistro & Bar
49. Britannia Brewing Steveston
50. Brix & Mortar
51. Browns Socialhouse – Ironwood
52. Browns Socialhouse – Langley Centre
53. Browns Socialhouse – Panorama
54. Browns Socialhouse Guildford
55. Browns Socialhouse QE Theatre
56. Browns Socialhouse Sunshine Hills
57. Browns Socialhouse Surrey Centre
58. Browns Socialhouse Tsawwassen
59. Bufala Edgemont
60. Bufala Kerrisdale
61. Burgoo Bistro – Downtown
62. Burgoo Bistro – Lonsdale
63. Burgoo Bistro – Main Street
64. Burgoo Bistro – Point Grey
65. Burnaby Mountain Restaurant
66. Butcher’s Table
67. C|Prime Italian Steak & Wine
68. Cactus Club Cafe – Abbotsford
69. Cactus Club Cafe – Ash
70. Cactus Club Cafe – Bentall
71. Cactus Club Cafe – Byrne Road
72. Cactus Club Cafe – Coal Harbour
73. Cactus Club Cafe – Coquitlam
74. Cactus Club Cafe – Delta
75. Cactus Club Cafe – English Bay
76. Cactus Club Cafe – Langley
77. Cactus Club Cafe – North Burnaby
78. Cactus Club Cafe – North Vancouver
79. Cactus Club Cafe – Park Royal
80. Cactus Club Cafe – Richmond Centre
81. Cactus Club Cafe – Robson
82. Cactus Club Cafe – Southpoint
83. Cactus Club Cafe – Station Square
84. Cactus Club Cafe – West Broadway
85. Cactus Club Cafe – Yaletown
86. Café Medina
87. Cafe One
88. Cantina Norte
89. Capo & The Spritz
90. Cardero’s Restaurant
91. Catch Kitchen + Bar
92. CAVU Kitchen Bar
93. Chambar Restaurant
94. Chancho Tortilleria
95. Charcoal & Woodz
96. Chewies Steam & Oyster Bar – Kitsilano
97. Chickpea
98. Chop Steakhouse & Bar
99. Cibo Trattoria
100. CinCin Ristorante + Bar
101. COAST Restaurant
102. Cold Tea Restaurant
103. Colony Entertainment District
104. Colony Kitsilano
105. Colony Main Street
106. Colony Northwoods
107. Cuchillo
108. Davie Dosa Company
109. DD MAU
110. Di Beppe
111. Dosanko Restaurant
112. Earls Kitchen & Bar – Fir Street
113. Earls Kitchen & Bar – Robson
114. Earls Kitchen & Bar – Yaletown
115. East is East, Chai Lounge – Broadway
116. East is East, Chai Lounge – Main Street
117. el Santo
118. Ember Indian Kitchen
119. Espana Restaurant
120. Fable Diner
121. Faculty Brewing Co.
122. Fanny Bay Oyster Bar
123. Farina a Legna
124. Feast The Neighbourhood Table
125. Five Sails
126. Flying Beaver Bar & Grill
127. Forage
128. Four Olives Restaurants
129. Frankie’s Italian Kitchen & Bar
130. Freebird Table & Bar
131. Frying Pan Kitchen & Bar
132. Fufu Cafe
133. Gino’s Restaurant
134. Glass House Estate Winery
135. GLOWBAL
136. Golden Seafood Restaurant
137. Gramercy Grill
138. Grand Chinese Yaletown Restaurant
139. Granville Room
140. Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen
141. Gusto A Taste Of Italy
142. Guu Garden
143. Gyoza Bar
144. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ – Downtown
145. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ – Richmond
146. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ – West Broadway
147. H Tasting Lounge
148. Harbour Oyster + Bar
149. Harold’s Kitchen and Bar
150. Hart House Restaurant
151. Hawksworth Restaurant
152. Heritage Asian Eatery – Broadway
153. Hikari Cafe
154. Holts Café
155. Honey Salt
156. Hook Seabar
157. Hotpot Palace
158. Hundy
159. Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean
160. Ignite Pizzeria – Main Street
161. Ignite Pizzeria Express – Gastown
162. Indian Delicacy
163. Italian Tomato Restaurant
164. Izakaya Gon’s
165. Jamjar Canteen
166. Jingle Bao
167. Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House
168. Jules
169. Kinton Ramen
170. Kirin Mandarin Restaurant – Downtown
171. Kirin Seafood Restaurant – Richmond
172. Kirin Seafood Restaurant – Starlight
173. Kobe Japanese Steak House
174. Koerner’s Pub
175. KOKORO TOKYO MAZESOBA – Coquitlam
176. KOKORO TOKYO MAZESOBA – Downtown
177. KOKORO TOKYO MAZESOBA – UBC
178. La Piazza Dario Ristorante
179. L’Abattoir
180. Ladurée
181. Las Margaritas Restaurante
182. Le Crocodile Restaurant
183. Lift Bar Grill View
184. LOT185 Café + Wine Bar
185. Lucky Taco
186. Luppolo Brewing Company
187. M!la Plant Based
188. Maenam
189. Mahony & Sons – Burrard Landing
190. Mahony & Sons – Stamps Landing
191. Mak N Ming
192. Mary’s on Davie
193. MASA Japanese Restaurant
194. Max’s Restaurant – Cuisine of the Philippines
195. Miku Restaurant
196. Milestones – Abbotsford
197. Milestones – Coquitlam
198. Milestones – Guildford
199. Milestones – Langley
200. Milestones – Southpoint
201. Milestones – Tsawwassen
202. Minami Restaurant
203. MIXT Lobby Lounge
204. Moxie’s Grill & Bar – Davie Street
205. Moxie’s Grill & Bar – Langley
206. Moxie’s Grill & Bar – Richmond
207. Nando’s Flame-Grilled Chicken on Davie
208. Notch 8 Restaurant & Bar
209. Nuba – Gastown
210. Nuba – Kitsilano
211. Nuba – Yaletown
212. Oak & Thorne
213. Ophelia
214. P2B bistro & bar
215. Pacific Yacht Charters OTB Catering
216. Pacifico Pizzeria & Ristorante – Smithe Street
217. Papi’s Seafood and Oyster Bar
218. Pat Quinn’s Restaurant & Bar
219. Pepino’s Spaghetti House
220. Pier 7 Restaurant + Bar
221. Pizzeria Spacca Napoli
222. Popina Canteen
223. Popina Cantina
224. Portobello Ristorante
225. Potluck Hawker Eatery
226. Pourhouse
227. RiverHouse Restaurant and Pub
228. Riverway Restaurant
229. Robba da Matti – West End
230. Robba da Matti – Yaletown
231. Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. – Kitsilano
232. Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. – Main Street
233. Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar – Broadway
234. Romer’s – Kitsilano
235. Romer’s – Port Moody
236. Romer’s – River District
237. S+L Kitchen & Bar Abbotsford
238. S+L Kitchen & Bar Langley
239. S+L Kitchen & Bar South Surrey
240. Salmon n’ Bannock Bistro
241. Say Mercy!
242. Sciué Italian Bakery Caffé
243. Seaside Provisions
244. Seasons in The Park
245. Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill
246. Shaughnessy restaurant
247. Showcase Restaurant & Bar
248. Sing Sing
249. Smoke & Bones BBQ
250. Social
251. Sopra Sotto Pizzeria – Burnaby
252. Sopra Sotto Pizzeria – Commercial Drive
253. Sprezzatura
254. Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant & Brewpub
255. Steamworks Brewing Company
256. Storm Crow Alehouse
257. Street Auntie Aperitivo House
258. Sula Indian Restaurant – Commercial Drive
259. Sula Indian Restaurant – Main Street
260. Sylvia Restaurant & Lounge
261. Tacofino Hastings
262. Tacofino Kits
263. Tacofino Oasis
264. Tacofino Ocho
265. Tacofino Taco Bar
266. Tacofino Yaletown
267. Tap & Barrel – Convention Centre
268. Tap & Barrel – Olympic Village
269. Tap & Barrel – Shipyards
270. The Acorn
271. The American
272. The Boathouse Restaurant – Kitsilano
273. The Boathouse Restaurant – New Westminster
274. The Boathouse Restaurant – Port Moody
275. The Boathouse Restaurant – White Rock
276. The Buck & Ear
277. The Cheese inn
278. The Cheshire Cheese Restaurant and Bar
279. The Cider House
280. The Ellis
281. The Flying Pig – Gastown
282. The Flying Pig – Olympic Village
283. The Flying Pig – Yaletown
284. the French Table Bistro
285. The Greek by Anatoli
286. The Greek Gastown
287. The Henry
288. The Italian Kitchen
289. The Italian Osteria & Cheesebar
290. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Abbotsford
291. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Alberni
292. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Burnaby
293. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Coquitlam
294. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Dunsmuir
295. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Granville Island
296. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Langley
297. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Maple Ridge
298. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Morgan Creek
299. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Park Royal
300. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Richmond South
301. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Scott Road
302. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Yaletown
303. The Lamplighter Public House
304. The Lobby Restaurant & Lounge
305. The Mackenzie Room
306. The Met Bar and Grill
307. The Rise Eatery
308. The Roost
309. The Sandbar Restaurant
310. The Shoestring Cafe
311. The Three Brits Public House
312. The Vancouver Fish Company Restaurant & Bar
313. The Victor
314. The Yaletown Brewing Co.
315. The Yaletown Distillery Bar + Kitchen
316. Time & Place
317. Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant
318. Torafuku
319. Townhall Abbotsford
320. Townhall Langley
321. Townhall Maple Ridge
322. Townhall South Surrey
323. Trattoria – Burnaby
324. Trattoria – Kitsilano
325. Trattoria – Park Royal
326. Tutto Restaurant & Bar
327. Twisted Fork
328. Vaades The Indian Restaurant
329. Vij’s
330. Village Taphouse
331. Water St. Cafe
332. West Oak Restaurant