Apr 17

East Van Roasters: Bean-to-bar (and cup) chocolates and coffees with a social mission in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

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East Van Roasters


Just a short walk from Vancouver, BC’s historic Gastown neighborhood lies East Van Roasters. Situated in the city’s Downtown Eastside neighborhood, the airy facility fills the surrounding blocks with a nutty, toasted scent. The recently…

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Apr 14

Charged: Afterguard: A heads-up display that streams live data for quick decision-making on the high seas

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Charged: Afterguard


Racing out on the ocean, the wind can whip mercilessly and consistently, throwing an endless barrage of sea-spray and hurtling your craft faster than its sails and keel can handle. Other times, a swirling gust…

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Mar 19

TED Fellows 2014: Fifth Anniversary Talks: Five fledgling projects from the annual event, held this year in Vancouver

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TED Fellows 2014: Fifth Anniversary Talks


Earlier this week, we had the privilege to witness the fifth anniversary of the TED Fellows program, one that traditionally kicks off the week of TED with a boom. While last year brought the greater creative community to…

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