
Schitt’s Creek!
Congratulations to Dan and Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Annie Murphy, Andrew Cividino and the rest of the magnificent Schitt’s Creek cast and crew! Canada was incredibly proud to watch this magnificent show – so full of humour, hope, and easy open-mindedness – sweep the Emmys. Nine Emmys! More than any

Mireille Lebel + Vancouver Opera
Born and raised in Vancouver, mezzo soprano Mireille Lebel studied music at the Universities of Toronto and Montreal before going on to win international awards and perform with opera companies across Europe and North America. . . Here she is with Opéra-Théâtre de Metz performing Massenet’s Air des lettres, Werther

A Stink of Perfume and Decay
A dear family friend wrote to me this weekend – a quick email before venturing out into the lung-charring air. This writer and retired librarian had been re-reading one of Dad’s books of poetry: On the Broken Mountain, published in 1979. She had been particularly struck by his: A Christmas

Dina Goldstein
i. I am: DINA GOLDSTEIN ARTIST. b.1969. East Vancouver. I photograph large scale narrative tableau. In my work I tackle the common (collective) imagination and inherent beliefs. I subvert iconic characters and dogmatic thought patterns set by societies and popular culture in order to promote critical thinking. I was a photojournalist

Ingrid Rose Floral Artistry
Natalia Solis Vermette i. I work as a: florist ii. I do this creative work because: Flowers are something that found me after many years of searching for what I can only describe as the missing piece of my soul. I rely enormously on the creative process of working with

Kerry James Marshall
For we magazine addicts, the September issue has always been notable, particularly in the world of fashion. Just how thick will it be? What kind of new fashions will be featured inside? And, highlight, who will be on the cover? Vogue Magazine has led the way for September issues. So

Deagan McDonald
i. I work as : a furniture and product designer, working primarily with wood. My wife Kelsey and I founded Origins back in 2015 as a bit of an evening/weekend hobby (we were both working full time otherwise) and as a platform to discover our own voices in design. It has

Francesca Albertazzi + Emma Kelly
i. We work as an: Interior Design & Project Management Firm – Rudy Winston Design. ii. We do this creative work because: Francesca: What a weighty question… why do I do what i do? Because It’s what I do, I mean – it’s in me. I’ve always walked into a space and thought about

Amartei Armar +
i. I work as a film director currently working in the Ghanaian film industry. I create various multimedia works such as short narrative films, corporate documentaries, music videos, and commercials. ii. I do this creative work because: I’ve always been drawn towards stories and storytelling. Stories are impactful. They shape

Nikki Alagha
i. I work as an Industrial Designer, maker and artist. ii. I do this creative work because: It brings me joy! I thrive on seeing an idea come to life. I have tried different jobs, but being creative just keeps me balanced. iii. A ‘typical’ day for me under Covid lockdown