Hey there. The World Cup is finally over—for real, this time! It feels like it's been ending in degrees, though. Canada got knocked out; then Vancouver hosted its final game; and, following that, England also bowed out (though the Three Lions did put up a magnificent game for third place against France).
Now it's actually, properly, over for another four years, though we're keeping some of the good bits—namely Science World's sporty sphere and Granville Street's pedestrianization pilot—for a little bit longer.
And if that wasn't enough, we've made a few tweaks to the visuals of our newsletter. New look, same great content.
— V.
Senior editor
Now the soccer is over, we can get back to hockey
In a return to our regularly scheduled programming, we're thinking about the Canucks. Seattle’s Shane Wright reportedly wants to head over the border to the 604, but Nathan Caddell isn't certain about his chances. Check out his thought experiment in the latest edition of the Vancouver Canucks Trade Generator.
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Inside Touk, Vancouver's contemporary Cambodian standout
It's not just critics who think that Touk is one of Vancouver's best new restaurants: it picked up a top three spot for the category in this year's Golden Plates Awards, too. Chef Chanthy Yen's Alberni Street space didn't do it the traditional way, though. "I wanted something that I could build out of my own funds," he tells us. "I didn't want to owe anyone anything, and I wanted this to be my brainchild." And the result? A celebration of Cambodia's stories, told through food.
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MUSIC: Indie rock outfit Vacation Manor gets into the getaway spirit. (July 22 @ Fox Cabaret)
LIVING: The Gender Blender meet-up encourages trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse folks to come make new friends. (July 22 @ the Waldorf)
FILM: New documentary Antidiva traces Carole Pope's pioneering career, and this special screening includes both a performance and a Q&A. (July 22-23 @ Rio Theatre)
LIVING: Science World's latest After Dark embraces outdoor science experiences and interactive performances. (July 23 @ Science World)
FOOD & DRINK: Nespresso hosts a limited-time pop-up with exclusive ice coffees and mindful moments. (July 23-26 @ 101-107 East 3rd Avenue)
MUSIC: Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival gets ready to shake up the Village. (July 23-26 @ various locations, Fort Langley)
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