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The Alchemist Magazine is Canada’s only magazine dedicated to distilleries, spirits, and cocktail culture.Published twic...
09/19/2025

The Alchemist Magazine is Canada’s only magazine dedicated to distilleries, spirits, and cocktail culture.

Published twice yearly in B.C. and Ontario, each seasonal edition captures the essence of Canada’s growing network of micro-distillers and mixologists. Inside, you’ll find cocktail commentary, home bar recipes, regional distillery tours, travel tips, news on upcoming events, and profiles of the passionate people driving Canada’s spirited craft scene.

Subscribe today and have every issue delivered to your door: https://heyor.ca/jOSoMS

Looks like cross-border tourism didn’t survive customs.The Inside Joke by one of our cartoonists, Greg Perry, as seen in...
09/16/2025

Looks like cross-border tourism didn’t survive customs.

The Inside Joke by one of our cartoonists, Greg Perry, as seen in Business in Vancouver.

You can find a new cartoon by Perry every week in several of our community publications, including North Shore News and Pique Newsmagazine. Check out our sites to see what he’s sketching next.

Before the cyclists, joggers and selfie takers, Stanley Park was already a canvas of autumn beauty.Even in black and whi...
09/12/2025

Before the cyclists, joggers and selfie takers, Stanley Park was already a canvas of autumn beauty.

Even in black and white, these photographs from more than 100 years ago capture the magic of Vancouver’s largest park in the fall, proving that it's been enchanting locals and visitors for generations.

Photo credits: City of Vancouver Archives and UBC Digital Collections Library

Vitis Magazine is your ultimate guide to B.C.’s evolving wine culture, with even more wine-loving content available in o...
09/08/2025

Vitis Magazine is your ultimate guide to B.C.’s evolving wine culture, with even more wine-loving content available in our free magazine.

Published twice a year in spring/summer and fall/winter, each stunningly designed print edition is packed with local winery listings, the latest news, and feature stories highlighting what makes wine so great across the province and beyond.

Get your free copy delivered to your door—subscribe today! https://heyor.ca/efD7QO

“What I did this summer?” Scroll. Double-tap. Repeat.The Inside Joke by our clever cartoonist Greg Perry, as seen in Nor...
09/05/2025

“What I did this summer?” Scroll. Double-tap. Repeat.

The Inside Joke by our clever cartoonist Greg Perry, as seen in North Shore News.

Each week, you can discover a new cartoon by Perry across our beloved community publications, including Pique Newsmagazine and Business in Vancouver. Visit our sites to see what he’s sketching up next!

Rental prices haven’t dropped, but some Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods offer way more value than others (spoiler: West V...
09/04/2025

Rental prices haven’t dropped, but some Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods offer way more value than others (spoiler: West Van isn’t one of them).

We did the groundwork to find out where you’ll find the cheapest rent for an unfurnished one-bedroom right now.

Original reporting by Elana Shepert (Vancouver Is Awesome)

AI at the BBQ: precise, efficient… and just a little awkward.The Inside Joke by our cartoonist Greg Perry, as seen in No...
08/31/2025

AI at the BBQ: precise, efficient… and just a little awkward.

The Inside Joke by our cartoonist Greg Perry, as seen in North Shore News.

Every week, you can find a new cartoon by Perry in several of our community publications, including Pique Newsmagazine and Business in Vancouver. Check out our sites to see what he’s drawing next!

The last long weekend of the summer is here, and so is your chance to savour the end of August before September routines...
08/30/2025

The last long weekend of the summer is here, and so is your chance to savour the end of August before September routines return.

From the final days of the PNE to Canada’s biggest Brazilian Day festival, and not to mention the Broadway musical production of Disney’s The Lion King at Queen Elizabeth Theatre and the sunflower fields in full bloom in the Fraser Valley, there are plenty of ways to soak up the summertime fun before the new month kicks in.

Check out our roundup of events and happenings during the Labour Day long weekend and tag your crew in the comments!

Original reporting by Elana Shepert, Vancouver Is Awesome

From small-town favourites to big mountain biking adventures, Pique Newsmagazine had August completely covered.See this ...
08/28/2025

From small-town favourites to big mountain biking adventures, Pique Newsmagazine had August completely covered.

See this month’s covers (designed by Pique's Jon Parris), featuring the Best of Pemberton winners, the high-octane excitement of Crankworx Whistler, and a tribute to the beloved Foto Source in Whistler.

This past spring, Vancouver Cocktail Week by The Alchemist Magazine raised a glass to the art of the cocktail across the...
08/27/2025

This past spring, Vancouver Cocktail Week by The Alchemist Magazine raised a glass to the art of the cocktail across the city.

From March 2-9, attendees explored Metro Vancouver's best cocktail and food offerings through master classes, cocktail-paired dinners and plenty of cheers-worthy moments.

In the fall, we are taking the party east by hosting the first-ever Toronto Cocktail Week from October 22-26.

Subscribe to The Alchemist's mailing list to receive more festival and ticket information: https://heyor.ca/0b3pgq

Photo credit: Living Room Creative

The real signs of summer in B.C.The Inside Joke by one of our cartoonists, Greg Perry, as seen in the July 11, 2025 issu...
08/23/2025

The real signs of summer in B.C.

The Inside Joke by one of our cartoonists, Greg Perry, as seen in the July 11, 2025 issue of Pique Newsmagazine.

You can find a new cartoon by Perry every week in several of our community publications, including North Shore News and Business in Vancouver. Check out our sites to see what he’s sketching next.

For many, the start of the PNE/Playland is a surefire sign that summer in Vancouver is winding down. Before we head over...
08/21/2025

For many, the start of the PNE/Playland is a surefire sign that summer in Vancouver is winding down.

Before we head over to indulge in Those Little Donuts, take a ride up the Hellavator and catch Foreigner's show at the Summer Nights Concerts series, we dove into Vancouver’s photo archives to uncover images of the PNE Fair from nearly a century ago.

From the sweet joy of kiddie rides to the heart-pounding thrill of the Giant Dipper roller coaster, the PNE’s 1936 midway at Hastings Park offered something for every daredevil—and every daydreamer.

Photo credit: City of Vancouver Archives

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