My Internship in Canada is a rare blend of art and politics

We don’t do art and politics. Here in Canada, there’s an unspoken understanding that our politics aren’t interesting, entertaining, or worth our attention. Look...

Combating fall and winter woes with soup

Cold and flu season is fast approaching, along with a whole host of other things that we would rather not think about mid-terms...

Ryan Adams puts his own spin on 1989

Ryan Adams, in all his alternative rock glory, covered the entirety of Taylor Swift’s pop album 1989 and everybody freaked out — including Taylor...

Comic Connoisseur: The Rat Queens lose their magic in second story arc

Since their debut in 2013, The Rat Queens have enjoyed a cozy status as one of the more popular mainstream fantasies on comic newsstands....

Cinephilia: Moving from cynicism to optimism in The Walk

For the final 40 minutes of Robert Zemeckis’ The Walk, a playful caper adapted from the true story of Philippe Petit, a high-wire artist...

Can’t Fly Without Gravity is beautifully disjointed

Alternative rapper k-os has always had a penchant for crafting distinctive tracks unlike anything heard in mainstream outlets. With no strict ties to any...

Trevor Noah takes over The Daily Show

Trevor Noah, the South African-born comedian, made his debut as the new host of The Daily Show on Monday September 28 — or what...

Tom Wayman captures heart and soul of West Kootenay

Rarely does one come across an author who can authentically represent the place in which their stories are set. Tom Wayman is the exception...

Dageraad down the mountain

Commercial Drive is a pretty cool place. It’s a cultural hub near a vortex of antiseptic-unoccupied-city-of-glass-windowed-condos. For our purposes, let’s just say Commercial Drive...

VIFF program highlights

Film fans rejoice. The 34th annual Vancouver International Film Festival has unveiled their full program and will present over 250 films, via 550 public...