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Television

Canadian comedy is alive and well... on cable

Canadian comedies rarely enjoy high profile success. Other than ensemble or sketch comedy shows,  What’s more, far too many Canadian comedies are tainted with a distinctly Canadian, and all-too-...

Top Vancouver Events: Sept 6-12 - Hot events to keep the summer vibe going

Well, we're just going to say it. September is the new August. We thought the hot summer months held some of the best events, but now we're not so sure. By the looks of this week's events, September...

Top Vancouver Events: Aug 24 - 29

What would a weekend be like without dancing? Good thing you'll never have to find out. With BeeVancity, there is always dancing and a whole lot more. Here's our top picks of the week! Be sure to...

Top Vancouver Events: Aug 16-22

There's something special about outdoor events under the stars. Especially when it involves Bollywood dancing or Patrick Swayze! Read on for the best events to check out this week in Vancouver. Top...

Aaron Sorkin's The Newsroom on HBO imperfect but powerful TV

So far, Aaron Sorkin’s ambitious new HBO drama, The Newsroom, has received its fair share of mixed reviews. Critics and audiences alike have found the show preachy. The characters are mostly familiar...

Top Vancouver Events: Aug 10 - 15

It's going to be a scorcher. Escape the heat by taking in some of these indoor events, or if you love to have fun in the sun, there are a number of outdoor festivals worth checking out. Guaranteed...

Top Vancouver Events: July 26-31 - Naked bike ride, Carribean Days and Grilled Cheese giveaway

It's time to watch the happy naked cyclists pass by, or better yet - you can be one of them. If that's not your cup of tea, you might be interested in free grilled cheese sandwiches. Yep, we can't...

Summer television: Falling Skies offers an enjoyable, if superficial, apocalypse narrative

Last summer was the summer of sci-fi. We got the first seasons of Alphas and Falling Skies, the vastly under watched Outcasts, a new season of Torchwood, and an especially good season of Doctor Who....

Slayage Conference at UBC July 12-15: Joss Whedon fans rejoice

Remember Buffy and Angel? Love The Astonishing X-Men? Here's your chance to mingle with other fans of creator Joss Wheldon, the mind behind the shows.

Top Vancouver Events: July 5-10

The sun is shining and the events are in full swing. Everything just seems better in Vancouver once the sun comes out, right? Some of these events even last a few days, so you've got plenty of time...