Beyond the Rhetoric

Video games have become a huge part of mainstream culture. However, a great deal of gamers only play with other people online; they don’t get the same kind of experiences as the pre-online age when you actually had to be in the same physical room as your opponent. That changes with events known as LAN [...]

In addition to our wealth of cultural festivals, Vancouver is also home to a lot of sporting competitions. Since I happened to be in the neighborhood last night, I took the time to check out a local bike race. The Giro di Burnaby is an annual road bicycle race that pays tribute to “our colorful [...]

You know those people who use “No Fun City” to describe Vancouver? They’re just not taking advantage what this city has to offer. Just yesterday, there were no fewer than three different events going on in the city. There was the Mini Maker Faire for DIY enthusiasts, Greek Day on West Broadway, and Latincouver’s Carnaval [...]

Now that I’ve been over in Taiwan three times, I’d like to think that I know a thing or two about Taipei. On the flip side, I was born and raised in Vancouver and this city will remain my home for the foreseeable future. Both cities have a lot to offer, but they are certainly [...]

Going green and being eco-friendly have become important buzzwords in today’s marketplace, as more and more people are paying attention to the impact that their consumerism has on the environment. And that’s how I found myself at EPIC Vancouver, the Sustainable Living Expo. This small trade show highlights a number of businesses trying to give [...]