Vancouverites search for their umbrellas

October 17, 2011 by Leave a comment
Scott King in his W. Broadway St. shop.

Robinson Crusoe made a parasol on his deserted island. Gene Kelly, in Singin’ in the Rain, danced with a brolly. And France’s President, Nicolas Sarkozy has an armor-plated bumbershoot to protect himself from attackers. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local, Vol 12 -- No 17 | Oct 18 to November 1, 2011

Playful rioters

July 12, 2011 by Leave a comment
Rioters revel in their self-created chaos.

This year’s Stanley Cup final lead to an event that many claim isn’t representative of Vancouver. Smashed windows, burned cars and looted stores are now part of what’s known as the 2011 Riot. Youtube is ripe with videos. [Read more]

Filed Under: Featured Article, Local, Vol 12 – No 12 | July 12 to August 9, 2011 Tagged With: ,