Founded in 2006, the Vancouver Observer has grown to become one of the city’s most popular publications for news about politics, housing, technology, energy and the environment. I wrote as a Culture Contributor from 2013–2015, primarily covering arts news and local literary events.
List of my articles, arranged in reverse chronological order:
- Independent bookstore celebration on May 2 joined by authors nationwide | Vancouver Observer | Books | May 1, 2015
- BC Book Prizes announces 2015 literary award shortlists | Vancouver Observer | Books | March 11, 2015
- Multi-talented cast of Red Rock Diner shine in nostalgic 50s tribute | Vancouver Observer | Theatre | June 26, 2014
- New lit mag breaks genre barriers and snags award-winning poet for contest judge | Vancouver Observer | Culture | June 18, 2014
- Science, technology, and art converge at annual Vancouver Maker Faire | Vancouver Observer | Culture | June 7, 2014
- Spamalot brings out the best of Monty Python humour | Vancouver Observer | Theatre | May 17, 2014
- Two local authors snag double wins at BC Book Prizes gala | Vancouver Observer | Books | May 12, 2014
- Residential school memoir receives book award for social awareness | Vancouver Observer | Books | May 3, 2014
- Verses Festival just one of many local events celebrating National Poetry Month | Vancouver Observer | Culture | April 6th, 2014
- BC Book Prizes announce 30th annual shortlist | Vancouver Observer | Books | March 14, 2014
- Vancouver Writers Fest’s Spring reading series in full swing | Vancouver Observer | Books | February 18, 2014
- 10th annual PuSh Festival brings international lineup of theatre, dance, music and more | Vancouver Observer | Culture | January 17, 2014
- City Opera to bring life of poet Pauline Johnson to the stage | Vancouver Observer | Theatre | January 13, 2014
- Cavalia canters into town with a stunning theatrical display of acrobatic and equestrian arts | Vancouver Observer | Culture | December 18, 2013
- Two non-fiction book awards announced this week include Vancouver authors | Vancouver Observer | Books | December 13, 2013
- Giggles galore at Jack and the Beanstalk: An East Van Panto | Vancouver Observer | Culture | Dec 9th, 2013
- City Council approves Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret to take over Public Dreams’ studio space | Vancouver Observer | Culture | Dec 4th, 2013
Note: In 2020, Vancouver Observer concluded its local coverage, with moving its editorial focus over to the National Observer.