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1) It started out as an apartment building R. Broadbridge photo, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Public Library VPL 9426. Now known as a historic hotel, the Sylvia was originally built in 1912 as an apartment building.

A fixture of the city’s amateur sports scene will be celebrated this week. Longtime coach, referee and all-around volunteer Dick Layzell died suddenly at home on July 4 at the age of 76.

People seeking calm, reflection and stress relief have been silently walking the floor of St. Paul’s for 20 years

Third-generation, family-run bowling alley celebrates 70th anniversary this Sunday

Photographs capture Rick Hansen during his epic journey across the world 30 years ago

Thursday Friends of the VPL: Fall Used Book Sale Fill yer boots with books. Continues through Saturday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Promenade, Central Library. Free. friendsofthevpl.

If your baby was born at a hospital in the Lower Mainland, there’s a good chance he or she could have left the hospital wearing a hat, or wrapped in a cozy blanket, knitted by Janis Waller.

1) The Walk for Reconciliation and Reconciliation Expo Thousands will walk from downtown Vancouver, across the Georgia Viaduct and onwards to Strathcona Park as part of the Walk for Reconciliation.

Welcome to Leap of Faith, a new weekly blog hosted by veteran religion reporter Alicia Ambrosio, exploring faith, spirituality and Vancouver's sacred spaces. First up? Sound baths. I have been known to arrive late when attending church.

Fred Lee highlights Fresh Roots, the Pacific Autism Network and Chinatown BBQ