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North Van author wins Federation of BC Writers' annual short story contest

North Van author wins Federation of BC Writers' annual short story contest

A North Vancouver writer has won an annual short story contest that sought submissions from the literary-minded across B.C. and Yukon.
North Van-born singer Maryze releases quarantine collaboration music video

North Van-born singer Maryze releases quarantine collaboration music video

She had planned to tour the world in 2020. Instead, she’s settling for bringing part of the world to everyone else.
North Vancouver poet pens haiku collection about living through COVID-19

North Vancouver poet pens haiku collection about living through COVID-19

Across three lines and 17 syllables, a North Vancouver writer has endeavoured to capture the spirit of what’s been dubbed “these uncertain times” using a certain poetic form.
Burnaby musician pens song to battle anti-Asian hate

Burnaby musician pens song to battle anti-Asian hate

A Burnaby musician has had enough with cases of anti-Asian hate seen across Metro Vancouver with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cartoonist Graham Harrop draws on front-line workers for inspiration

Cartoonist Graham Harrop draws on front-line workers for inspiration

New book from North Vancouver illustrator available as a free download May 10-14
Mystery writer sets thrilling tales of deception in North Vancouver

Mystery writer sets thrilling tales of deception in North Vancouver

From the court room to the writer’s room, her fingers never stopped moving.
Nanaimo singer’s American Idol run ends: ‘Super happy with how far I got’

Nanaimo singer’s American Idol run ends: ‘Super happy with how far I got’

Lauren Spencer-Smith was at home in Nanaimo on Tuesday, days after learning she would not go forward as a contestant with American Idol.
Burnaby politicians' COVID-19 song on sale, proceeds go to food bank

Burnaby politicians' COVID-19 song on sale, proceeds go to food bank

A song performed by a pair of Burnaby politicians, billed as a community anthem during the COVID-19 pandemic, is now digitally available for sale, with proceeds going to the food bank. Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley and Coun. Joe Keithley – a.k.a. D.O.A.
West Van musician’s new album aims to help people weather the storm

West Van musician’s new album aims to help people weather the storm

The best part of a storm, besides the brief, thrilling moments of thunder and rainfall, is when it passes, perhaps leaving in its wake a little glimpse of light and clarity.
Legendary Elvis impersonator rocks Port Coquitlam neighbourhood on lockdown

Legendary Elvis impersonator rocks Port Coquitlam neighbourhood on lockdown

Send him an email and he might come to yours, too