Brittany Tiplady |

The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this October, 2023.

Avneet Takhar |

Safety violations at the Mount Pleasant apartment building included broken smoke detectors in suites, blocked fire exits in the parkade, expired fire extinguishers, live combustible wires and…

Jacqueline Salomé |

Like any union bid, Martineau’s was born of a plea for better working conditions, starting with a living wage.

 Jamie-Leigh Gonzales |

While acknowledging that not everyone will experience parenthood — perhaps from no desire to have kids or because of very real barriers — I still have to…

Carly Butler |

De-colonial people and parents will change this world if we let them. We are playing the long game, and the only ones who don’t want us to…

Emma Devin (they/them) |

Doula Care Collective Brood takes questions from pregnant-curious people in the first installment of their column: Ask A Doula.

Sarah Sahagian |

The taboo of parenting without a car is so ingrained that my loved ones worried about the very idea of me raising a kid without a vehicle…

Stacey McLachlan |

Exclusive pumping was the best parenting decision I could have possibly made — and one that honestly felt downright revolutionary.

Lakeisha Goedluck |

It’s important that we share our stories as Black women because words are the sutures that hold us together, despite the fact that society routinely tries to…

Kristi Alexandra |

The Bad Academy thinks you should fly solo this Valentine's Day.

Andrea Loewen |

By Andrea Joy @ms.andreajoy Grace Club: a curated series of events about everything from decolonized practices to sex to embracing anger and mental health

Michelle Cyca |

By Michelle Cyca @Michellecyca In 2002, it was enough to suggest a nice girl who loved books could be a role model. But in 2020, it’s just…

Jenni Holtz | @queerxoh

By Jenni Holtz @queerxoh Former camgirl Isa Mazzei has taken her experiences in sex work to create content that details her time in the industry

Carlie Blume |

By Carlie Blume @carliejblume These are the experiences that most accurately describe the true experience of motherhood

Julian Jamie |

By Julian Jamie @julianjamie Here are a few ideas, from a mom, to support local business this Mother’s Day

Kate Belton |

By Kate Belton @k8beee Maybe this time of great uncertainty can also be a time of great reckoning for you

Tayvie Van Eeuwen |

By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee Add some sunshine to your life with the latest roundup of good news

Tayvie Van Eeuwen |

By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee Start your new year right with the first 2020 edition of A Happy Place

Hannah Stevens |

By Hannah Stevens @stevens_han Two women a week are murdered in the UK by their partners, or ex-partners. This is that moment

Jenni Holtz | @queerxoh

By Jenni Holtz @queerxoh Here are some womxn-directed films that came out of the last decade you need to see

Jodie Hare |

By Jodie Hare @jodslouise I was 'the-Buy-One-Get-One-Free-friend,' an add on. Then, I met C and E

Tayvie Van Eeuwen |

By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee Many Indigenous people are facing a silent struggle, asking themselves, “Where do I fit?”

Tayvie Van Eeuwen |

By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee Don't worry, be happy. Read on for local and worldwide good news

Tayvie Van Eeuwen |

By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee Who said autumn has to be dark and scary? Make your day a whole lot brighter with a bundle of good news.

Tayvie Van Eeuwen |

By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee There's been an abundance of happy news lately! Read on to fill up on positivity

Tayvie Van Eeuwen |

By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee "AWAY With HOME" is chipping away at notions of race, gender, homophobia, and more in their immigration focused performance

Brittany Tiplady |

By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 ISSofBC has developed a new program for immigrant or refugee women who are interested in pursuing a career in tech

Loose Lips Mag |

By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag Need a movie night flick or binge-worthy TV show? Look no further

Kate Belton |

By Kate Belton @k8beee On March 19th I received a Facebook message from an acquaintance of mine asking to hike the West Coast Trail. So I had…

Jess Procter |

By Jess Proctor @north_west_jess There’s enough shame and judgement in this world without our kids receiving it at home

Tayvie Van Eeuwen |

By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee We all deserve a moment to breathe and see the good in the world. Read on for snippets of happy news

Tayvie Van Eeuwen |

By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee I wish that after this trip I had a list of “Top Ten Tips for Travelling with Anxiety and Depression,” but it’s…

Tayvie Van Eeuwen |

By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee The sun is out and somehow, everything feels a little bit better. Fill up your heart and soul with these little bits…

Tayvie Van Eeuwen |

By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee Moonflower Tattoo is carving a fresh feminine space in Vancouver’s crowded tattoo scene. Discover her whimsical designs in East Van

Brittany Tiplady |

By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Maryam Noorzai is rather fresh to the tattoo scene, but her work has already garnered an enthusiastic and stellar reputation, specifically on Instagram.…

Tayvie Van Eeuwen |

By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee The epidemic of poverty in the Lower Mainland is easy to see. While hot food programs, clothing pick-ups, and hygiene resources allow…

Tayvie Van Eeuwen |

By Tayvie Van Eeuwen @tayvieeee Two young women, Ella Steynes and Milica Dacković, from Prince of Wales Secondary School in Vancouver, are fighting the stigma and lack…

Loose Lips Mag |

By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag Spring is here! Or, almost. Find out what's happening this month in Vancouver

Loose Lips Mag |

By Loose Lips Mag @Looselipsmag Summer is here and the city is buzzing with festivals, outdoor cinemas, markets, and more. Here’s what’s happening in July

Nicole Gaudet |

By Nicole Gaudet @nicgaudet I decided to take the leap and bought a ​Diva Cup​. Here’s why I’m never switching back

Andrea Loewen |

By Andrea Loewen @ms.andreajoy A monthly round up of Resistance Research, including quotes, news, analysis, inspiration, and action items.

Brittany Tiplady |

By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Lauded as one of Vancouver's most cherished music writers, one can argue that Warner's notable work serves as form of cultural currency for…

Elizabeth Holliday |

By Elizabeth Holliday @femme.path Katey Hoffman and Cheyenne Mabberly are out to bring woman-forward comedy to Vancouver, and they’re doing one heck of a job

Andrea Loewen |

By Andrea Loewen @andreaxuaxua A monthly round up of Resistance Research, including quotes, news, analysis, inspiration, and action items. Let’s break this regime down into actionable items…

Loose Lips Mag |

By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag Join us in celebrating International Women's Day the only way we know how, by sharing the voices and stories from the women…

Loose Lips Mag |

By Loose Lips Mag @looselipsmag What the fuck is a gift guide anyway? Who knows. But in the spirit of the holidays, we've rounded up ten local…

Brittany Tiplady |

By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 May you be triggered, or empowered, or saddened or strengthened, we are here

Andrea Loewen |

By Andrea Loewen @andreaxuaxua A monthly round up of Resistance Research, including quotes, news, analysis, inspiration, and action items. Let’s break this regime down into actionable items…

Brittany Tiplady |

By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 Without being ostentatious Ricketts has cultivated her zone of genius into a space that is dedicated to supporting those in the process of…

Brittany Tiplady |

By Brittany Tiplady @yellowbird888 The tug of war on this topic is a never ending battle: feminism and marriage, is it possible to have both?

By Kristi Alexandra @kristialexandra Brenda Wong is a bad ass boss lady who's been on the receiving end of skinned knees and bruised body parts as a…

Kat Karpoff |

By Kat Karpoff @katkarpoff "Because it's 2015" couldn't be more poignant

Claire Matthews |

By Claire Matthews @ce_matthews I had to stop sleeping with my fuck buddy because he was a Conservative.