Vancity, U Pretty!

Founder of Gracie’s Thrift Shop pours 100% of sales to support natural disasters, First Nations programs & disability causes.

As soon as Covid restrictions ease, Neel is hopping on a plane towards Tokyo to reunite with his Japanese girlfriend. A true global citizen, Neel got his education from the UK, worked in Tokyo and is now based in Vancouver. He has family in Kerala, India.

Caitlyn & Natalie are partners-in crime. A sentence for them has to end in a rhyme.

With centuries of heritage passed down, and now residing in her, Katisha carries herself with a sense of pride and purpose.

If you find Aryiel Lukashuk familiar, it's because you might have seen her on the TV Series DC's Legends of Tomorrow.

Ben Styles caught our eye on a rare non-rainy day. Sitting outside on a bench with his eyes closed for the better part of 30 minutes as the world passes him by. The perfect wallflower.

After a whole month of grey skies and rain, you start to doubt whether if Vancouver is still worth it. Lili Beaudoin rounds the corner, bringing the rays of lightness with her. Now who said Vancouverites are cold and aloof?

Arianna Brewer's style is eclectic as they come. Drawing inspiration from everywhere, there is a whiff of rebellion, DIY spirit and devil-may-care attitude about her.

Self-described bohemian and natural empath Tatiana knows how it is like to drop everything and go.

Facing a burn-out after 9 years in journalism, I desired to change career tracks. I wanted my life to mean something. I want my actions to be tangible and purposeful.