July 30, 2020
It will come as no surprise that browsing the books section of Passages Gift Shops is one of our favourite parts of the journey – especially come summer, when we can spot new and exciting BC books proudly bearing their “Read Local BC Selection” stickers. Go to full post …read more
July 17, 2020
These four books help unpack some of our preconceived notions about what a suburb is and its relationship to Vancouver-proper.Go to full post …read more
April 23, 2020
“I want to better understand how humans can be part of the natural world, rather than constantly butting our heads and machines against it.”Go to full post …read more
April 21, 2020
“I guess the dream of poetry is that it catches a reader and that reader’s pulse slows a bit”Go to full post …read more
April 15, 2020
This week, a quiet moment of beauty brought to you poem by Gillian Wigmore’s poem “Stellako,” featured in Poetry in Transit 2008/09Go to full post …read more
April 2, 2020
“I realized a long time ago that I live in this in-between place and what I do with my art has to reflect that.” Go to full post …read more
March 8, 2020
This International Women’s Day we’re recommending five new or forthcoming books by women and non-binary people that challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate women’s achievements.Go to full post …read more
December 5, 2019
The fourth instalment of Read Local BC’s nine-part gift guide seriesGo to full post …read more
December 3, 2019
The third instalment of Read Local BC’s nine-part gift guide series.Go to full post …read more
June 21, 2019
National Indigenous Peoples Day is an important day for all Canadians – non-Indigenous, Indigenous, and newcomers – to recognize and acknowledge the diverse cultures, considerable achievements and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis PeoplesGo to full post …read more
June 4, 2019
Make the most of Pride Month with reads that inspire and move you.Go to full post …read more
April 30, 2019
Like some of the fairy tale tellers before me, I’m looking to see what is hidden in the stories that I can bring out and offer in our present moment.Go to full post …read more