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One new film, with fireworks, and my picks for the year’s best

I’ve only got one new film to evaluate this week and a whole bunch to praise as the best of 2017. The new one is first.   BRIMSTONE & GLORY: You think it's neat sitting down on the beach at...

26th annual Celebration of Light kicks off this weekend

The show starts at 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 23.

What Canada Day means for me: an immigrant's view

Singing “O Canada” filled me with the kind of gratitude shipwreck survivors must feel when they kiss solid ground.

The best of August - VO Flickr Pool

Which are your favourites?

Views of Vancouver from VO's photo pool

Vancouver photographers capture some of last summer's most beautiful moments.

BeeVancity's long weekend event picks | July 28-31

It's almost BC Day, so what better time for a multicultural experience? We recommend you check out these fabulous festivals and events happening this weekend, and then finish off your evening with...

VO Photo Pool: Architecture and light

Blue skies and beautiful city views. This is Vancouver.

Canada Day events and attractions across the City

O Canada! Vancouver rolls out the Red for Canada's Birthday with a parade, fireworks, and lighting of the Olympic Cauldron.

What We Saw at the Closing Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games

The mistakes of the Opening Ceremony seemed irrelevant after 14 gold medals, and tonight's Closing Ceremonies were about celebration and fun.