Vancouver Models: Rachel Rampage
Model: Rachel Rampage Raised in Langley, Rachel started dabbling in the modelling world at age 14. Now as a young adult she is starting to take things more seriously. She’s signed to Famous Inked...
View ArticleFaces of the Downtown Eastside: Jay’s story
We walk by the broken, the ones whose voices are rarely heard, and the ones whose struggles we cannot begin to comprehend. We realize that they are people, but never see them as a person as we place...
View ArticleWho are Vancouverites? The City of Vancouver finds out
To celebrate Vancouver’s 129th birthday, the city put out a “Vanniversary” questionnaire, looking to answer several burning questions about your favourite landmarks, where you like to eat, what kind of...
View ArticleVancouver’s Camilo the Magician looks to shock and awe in 7th season
Watching a magician do their tricks on TV or YouTube is cool, but when you get to see them make that magic happen in front of your eyes sure is something else. Born and raised in Bagota, Colombia,...
View ArticleVancouver Models: Keilani Elizabeth Rose
Keilani Elizabeth Rose is one of the city’s rising stars. Her dance experience ranges from classical ballet and modern contemporary to urban and ballroom styles. Yet this multi-disciplinary artist also...
View ArticleFaces of the Downtown Eastside: Verna’s Story
Last week, we shared Jay’s story within the Faces of the Downtown Eastside series, taking a look at the struggles that Jay has overcome. This week, we continue to shed light to the Faces of the...
View ArticleWhat your neighbourhood says about your life, according to new map
A new neighbourhood demographic analysis reveals who lives where in Vancouver and what kind of lifestyles they lead. The Environics Analytics (EA) Prizm5 classifies Canadians into 68 different...
View ArticleWomen of Vancouver: Almira Bardai & Lindsay Nahmiache
Women of Vancouver is an editorial series featuring stylish and professional women in Vancouver. WofV producer and stylist, Jason Sarai of Style by Sarai, recently interviewed the co-founders of Jive...
View ArticleVancouver Models: Makaila Rose
Makaila Rose is a fresh 19 year old B.C girl and a new face in the modelling world, working on taking her form and skills in front of the camera to the next level. As an aspiring aesthetician...
View ArticleFaces of the Downtown Eastside: Brian’s Story
In the last two weeks, we’ve shared the heartfelt stories of Jay and Verna, two of the Faces of the Downtown Eastside. Today, we share Brian’s story. After years of struggling with his health and...
View ArticleVancouver Models: DJ Rhiannon
Rhiannon is an internationally renowned and loved DJ who is famous for rocking crowds with her explosive sets and magnetic stage presence. Rhiannon is also an MC, lyricist, recording artist, music...
View ArticleFaces of the Downtown Eastside: Emmy’s Story
Over the last few weeks, we’ve shared the personal stories of Jay, Verna and Brian, some of the Faces of the Downtown Eastside. Today, we share Emmy Skate’s story, an outreach mental health worker...
View ArticleHow Did You Meet: SkyTrain
They’ve just put their two year old son to bed, and Mary and Jake are cozied up close to each other in their Surrey living room, eager to share their story. Mary explains how excited she is because of...
View ArticleLocal teen nominated in Canada-wide “Me to We” Awards
On February 11, 2013, British Columbia’s very first Family Day, Paige’s parents received a phone call informing them of slanderous graffiti written about their daughter on her high school walls. Her...
View ArticleVancouver Guides: Shop local and support women entrepreneurs
Izabela Domachowski, first generation Canadian, was born and raised in Vancouver. She grew up with a strong sense of belonging and an understanding of a wider world. Early on in her professional life,...
View ArticleVancouver Models: Rachelle Maria
Rachelle is an aspiring fitness model. She competed in her first bikini competition at the Sandra Wickham show in November 2014. She is next to be seen on stage competing in the Vancouver Pro Amateur...
View ArticleFaces of the Downtown Eastside: Michael and James’ stories
For the past month, we’ve shared the personal stories of Jay, Verna, Brian and Emmy, some of the Faces of the Downtown Eastside. Today, we share Michael Zawitkoski and James Hamilton’s stories, current...
View ArticleVancouver’s Stormtrooper girl visits Vancity Buzz
Life has been tough since the Death Star blew up. Generally one to travel in groups, this Stormtrooper suddenly found herself completely alone, pummelling through space in a tiny pod into the darkness...
View ArticleVancouver Models: Jewel Staite
Jewel Staite is a born and bred Vancouver actress best known for her role as “Kaylee” in the cult hit “Firefly”. She starred as the chief of medicine in the locally filmed television series “Stargate:...
View ArticleMeet John Volken: The man who donated his entire personal wealth to charity...
When former CEO of United Furniture Warehouse John Volken sold his company and retired, he donated the entire sum of his personal wealth to charity (to the tune of $150 million) – starting the John...
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