UBC Journalism 'On The Beat'
A small crowd huddled under the overhang of a pizza shop. Men puffing on cigarettes. Cars swishing by. An empty bike lane. A sign hanging from the side of the brick building reads “Railway Club.” Behind the discreet wooden doors is a staircase plastered with show posters. Flash a festival wristband for free entry or […]
Temporary No Stopping September 25th Traffic lights flashing green. East Broadway meets Prince Albert Street. Rain, rain, rain. A banner hangs from the Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House. Harvest Festival Saturday, September 25th It is the eve of the festival and the house is buzzing with activity. The front entrance is plastered with community bulletins: Job […]
An afternoon in Queen Elizabeth Park accompanied by the leftovers of summer. Atop this particular hill: a stunning view of downtown Vancouver, Seasons in the Park and the Bloedel Conservatory. The conservatory is a curious building. Think Bio-Dome, circa 1995. Whatever happened to Pauly Shore? A West Coast Sightseeing bus unloads a bus full of […]
A man with a cell phone taped to his face. Booooooom’s 10th project begins: Small Victories. The guidelines are simple: 1. Take a million photos. 2. Select your best work (3 photos max, only one will be shown) 3. Get 4” x 6” prints made (full bleed, no borders) 4. Clearly write your name and […]
Gene Coffeebar Sunday, September 12th 11:03am Converse sneakers tucked beneath thick-rimmed glasses. Plaid shirts. Art mags. Free range organic eggs breakfast wrap, $5.50. A pie-sliced building with minimalist décor and detached coolness. A designer barista stands at the counter tending to a steady stream of customers. On occasion she abandons her post to collect dishes. […]
