business

Art 2012

A Handmade Hello

Story Lila Smith

Photos Kathleen Loski

A better business model: greeting cards made locally

Art 2012

Crafted Creatures

Story Janelle Huber

Photos Kathleen Loski

The art of Japanese crochet: Amigurumi.

Community 2011

Growing Pains

Story Travis Kowalski

The impact of booming Asian trade on local communities.

Community 2011

Stompin’ Grounds

Story Joshua Seinen

Photos Sean Best

Dayton Boots: why one Vancouver manufacturer is keeping it local.

Food 2011

Culinary Blueprint

Story Steven Graves

Photos Thorsten Gohl

The superstar chef behind Maenam.

Art 2011

Carving a Niche

Story Keara Mager

Photos Cameron Oades

An ancient art form through a modern lens.

Travel 2010

Sister Cities an Ocean Apart

Story Kayla Deans

Numata and Port Hardy: a tale of two towns and their kinship.

Art • Features 2010

Main Street Marvel

Story Sally White

Photos Matt Neumann

Diana Li’s window displays captivate passers-by.

Art 2009

Faster, Thailand! Create! Create!

Story Cody Skinner

Photos Courtesy of TCDC

Adding Thai flavour to the creative economy.

Community 2009

The New Grocerʼs Aisle

Story Thomas Boie Rasmussen

Photos Millie Kuyer

Preparing authentic Asian fare in your own kitchen.

Food 2009

Importing Flavour

Story Anthony DeBoer

Photos Millie Kuyer

Getting Pacific Rim ingredients from ship to shore.

Community 2009

Chinatown Chic

Story Samantha Langdorf

Photos Samantha Langdorf, Tony Hird

New treasures in an old part of town.

Community 2005

The Future of E-Communication

Story Sherise Lacey

Vancouver-based InSpot Development’s new technology is blurring cultural boundaries.

Community 2003

On the Waterfront

Story Neil Amsler

Vancouver’s port for the 21st century.

Community 2001

Power NAAAP

Story Yvonne Ohara

A new breed of Asian-Canadians is taking on the world.

Art • Features 2000

It’s a Walt World After All

Story Jenn Farrell

In the year of the dragon, the Mouse announces it will build Disney #5 in Hong Kong. Expected completion: the year of the rooster.

Art 2000

Hello Kitty, Goodbye Wallet

Story Jim Oaten

Photos Kathryn Mussallem

The pink mouthless cat is considered cute by some, baffling by others.

Environment 1997

Homes to Go

Story Darlene Day

Photos Courtesy of B.C. Wood Specialties Group

A marketing plan for BC’s wood products.

Art 1997

Sanrio: Come Join Us!

Story Felice Bisby

Hello Kitty and other cute characters.

Community 1997

Tides of Trade

Story Sonya Trampus

APEC leaders to meet in Vancouver.

Community 1997

Cranes, Trains and Container Ships

Story Keven Drews

Photos Leanne Pedersen

Canadian Cargo comes home.