Blim is a small, bedazzled space, packed with a bunch of awesomeness, products from artists local…read moreand abroad. T-shirts, postcards, art, pins, stickers - you, too, can bedazzle yourself. They have a rear area that serves as a workshop and space for community events. They are able to screen-print tees on-site, so that's useful if they don't have a shirt in your size. They're also willing to ship internationally. Have questions? Their staff will chat with you about Blim's history and its offerings, so don't be shy. Pay them a visit - I was here just last month, and look forward to returning. Credit accepted.

A little store packed with a lot of stuff. They sell harajuku fashion imported from Japan, vintage…read moreJapanese ski suits, and lots of other creative pieces from clothing and accessories. Blim is also a silkscreening studio and they run workshops for artists in the community to learn about various techniques and crafts. Local artists also sell their clothing and accessories here, so Blim has a no photos policy. The people who work there are happy to explain this as well and are very enthusiastic about their space.

Awful experience. I signed up under the impression I was able to get my property management licence…read morethrough go bc. As soon as I have paid, the course is released stating that I now have to pay the same fee to sign up to UBC Sauder so I can do the actual course. So I pay double the costs. Not impressed at all. I asked for a refund and they have a no refund policy. Good for GoBC however you wasted my time, and money. I could have just went through UBC if I would have known. Absolute nonsense.

GOBC Real Estate School was the best decision I ever made for my education. Their course is clear…read moreand straight forward and the instructors are all incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. I couldn't have done as well as I did without them. If you're taking the realty, mortgage, or strata course through UBC, you NEED to sign up with GOBC. They make everything easy to understand and prepare you better than you ever thought possible. You can't fail. Thank you GOBC.

Amazing experience, my family and I went for my birthday party. The studio is charming and stylish…read morein west 4th Avenue

The instructor is very professional, patient and is very knowledgeable. I was able to pass both my…read moreN and Class 5 driver's test on my first try! I only needed a few lessons because the instructor is a very effective teacher. Highly recommend this driving school.

A student that just PASSED!!!…read more I had a really great experience with the instructor! They pick you up from your house to start your lesson and the instructor was patient and very motivating for me to do well. He helped make it comfortable when I was getting very nervous at making turns or merging (as this was the toughest for me). The instructor kept up with light conversation to keep it from being boring or making me impatient to finish up. He has many years of experience so it was helpful I am a mature student so it was a bit difficult for me as I was nervous but I couldnt have had a better instructor to help me pass! Thanks Velocity!

We made an appointment with Shaun the director for a tour with our son today. Arrived and rang the…read morebell and no one was there. We waiting for fifteen mins before we left very disappointed. While we were there, we called and mailbox is not assign and we email Shaun also. I guess the first RED flag was it took him around a week to even get back to us for this appointment. Definitely not bring my kid here. I'll make sure this is posted everywhere online for other parents to see. Place was not very secure too, someone could have easily came into the premises and took all the toys away.

We've looked at about 14 centres at this point. In that pool, I would say there was 1 5 star, 3 4…read morestar, and the rest were 1-2. Needless to say, they all cost an arm and a leg. This is the 5 star. From the moment we walked in the door, we were hit with a sense of both home and calm. The environment was all about calm, neutral colors, child lead art, plants, animals, and natural materials like wood, branches, leaves, and pinecones. When we walked past the kitchen, it smelled like fresh baking (the children were cooking with one of the teachers). On the rug in the adjacent area, an instructor was leading a group of children in a yoga class. It was almost comically amazing. We were lead through to the main activity room and talked a bit about the philosophy of the centre, where we learned that they follow a 'emergent' curriculum, which is apparently about learning the children's interests and building the curriculum to suit. Naturally. Though I wasn't surprised, I was still very disappointed to learn there are more than 100 families ahead of us on the waitlist. Still, we may get in depending on the circumstances. Here's hoping!

Sanders Whiting is one of the best voice teachers I have encountered in Vancouver. I have taken…read morelessons now with 8 different teachers and Sanders is the best. He has a passion for singing and for teaching, and seems to always be learning new things, new techniques and how to be a better teacher. I was surprised to read the one and only review of him on Yelp and have it be so negative but it appears that perhaps she is not familiar with how voice lessons work. All the teachers I have had have expected payment up front and do not refund for missed rehearsals. Sanders has been amazingly accommodating because he does reschedule your lesson if he can. Most teachers I have had do not do this. You miss the lesson, without 48 hours notice, you lose your money. In my opinion this is completely fair. I'm not sure how a teacher would make any kind of income if they allowed people to cancel and not pay without notice. I'm also not sure how a voice teacher could teach me anything without being able to touch my back or my abdomen or fix my posture. What an arduous task that would be! Singing is a physical thing... when I go for pilates my coach also helps to guide me to do my exercises properly and does sometimes touch me as well. Sanders asks me to record my lessons which I do on my iphone, so I can practice. Again this has always been standard practice in any voice lesson I have taken. It's up to the student to be accountable for remembering what was taught, not the teacher.

I started taking singing lessons with Sanders after joining his Sunrise-Hastings choir. I've always…read morewanted to sing, but became self-conscious about my voice when I was growing up. In the very first lesson he had me making a full sound that I couldn't believe was coming from my mouth. Although I understood the concept of deep breathing, he actually made me understand how to do it. I'm no longer shy about singing in public.There were a few occasions when I had to re-schedule, either due to illness or a family emergency, but, as long as I gave him notice, he was very generous about it. I am sorry that he became too busy teaching to continue the choir. His selection of songs was wonderful and all of us felt the loss.

ROAD TEST: PASSSSSSS!!!!…read more Absolutely Grateful for My Experience with Gina at 604 Driving School! I can't recommend 604 Driving School enough, especially if you're lucky enough to take your lessons with Gina. I'm incredibly grateful that I had the opportunity to learn from her. Gina is an exceptional instructor who genuinely cares about her students' success, and her teaching style is something that sets her apart in the best way possible. From the very beginning, Gina's experience and attention to detail were crystal clear. She has the eye of a real road test examiner able to catch even the smallest mistakes that most would overlook. And the best part? She doesn't just point them out, she helps you fix them, patiently and thoroughly. Every error became a learning opportunity, and she would guide me through them step-by-step, often repeating the tricky parts of the test routes until I got it right. Speaking of test routes, Gina made sure I was thoroughly familiar with the common ones. This kind of preparation was invaluable and gave me such a huge boost in confidence. Her approach is structured, logical, and very goal oriented. She teaches you exactly what to do and, more importantly, why you're doing it. That reasoning makes all the difference, it helped me not just memorize, but actually understand road rules and safe driving habits. Gina was always approachable and incredibly responsive to even my tiniest questions. Whether I asked something during a session or via message later, she always took the time to explain things clearly. She even uses a whiteboard and has two adorable car shaped dusters, which she uses to demonstrate driving concepts visually. Beyond the in car lessons, Gina also went above and beyond by sending me messages with tips, practice areas, and personalized feedback. It felt like I had a coach constantly cheering me on and giving me every tool I needed to succeed. There's a reason why so many student drivers love learning from Gina and I can now say from experience that the glowing reviews are 100% genuine. Her dedication, knowledge, and the way she tailors each session to your needs make her an outstanding mentor. Thanks to Gina's thorough teaching and support, I passed my road test with flying colors! I'm so thankful for her guidance every step of the way. If you're looking for a driving school that truly prepares you, not just to pass, but to be a safe and confident driver, please choose 604 Driving School. And if you get the chance to learn from Gina, know that you're in the absolute best hands. SHE IS THE BEST!!!

Best driving school and Instructors in town! Superb service with the highest passing rate driving…read moreschool! These guys are the real deal they are definitely a big help to make the road safer for everyone! (Especially in Richmond) ! Kudos to 604drivingschool! Keep up the good work!

4Cats is an art studio which has a number of different workshops! We came here for their pottery…read moreclay workshop where we made a love snack plate. It was just a 1hr workshop which included instructions as well. It was $35 per person which I thought was very standard considering this was not a pottery wheel class but a clay pottery class. Our instructor was super nice and took her time to go over everything. She was around in case we had any questions. The class was pretty full considering it was a Saturday afternoon so I would recommend booking them in advance. They always have fun classes depending on the months/season. This was a special one they had for valentine's day. Their space is pretty big and has two floors with multiple classes happening at the same time. They also have special classes for kids and also host kids birthday parties! I would definitely come back to try some of their other workshops.

A friend of mine tried to register her daughter for a kids painting class and was denied access due…read moreto her daughter having a disability and needing the support of an aide (who she was happy to coordinate herself); another mom of a kiddo with a disability also had her child denied for the same reason. Your rationale was that it's a "kids only" space, so the fact that they needed the support of a human aide (adult) means they aren't welcome in your kids class. There are all different kinds of aids/aides that people with varying abilities and needs use for support - some are human aides and some are physical aids (like a wheelchair or glasses). When you start to think of a human aide as no different than a physical aid (both support an individual with a specific need to navigate the world) it makes denying someone access to a space or program much harder to justify. Would you deny a kid who requires a wheelchair a spot in your class because it might mean having to move a table or two? Your decision to deny these two access to your kids classes not only violate their human rights (which are protected by BC, Canadian, and International Law) but violate their humanity. It tells them that because they move through the world differently than some of their peers that they aren't as worthy, that they don't deserve to have the same opportunities as their peers or BE with their peers. It also denies their peers (and your staff) the opportunity to share space and an activity with THEM. I only know one of these kiddos personally but when I say this is your (and your other participants) loss please know how very sincerely I mean it. This kid brings a level of joy that I haven't seen matched by anyone else. She's funny, and she's creative, and she's smart, and she's kind, and she's talented, and she's joy-full, and she deserves to spend a few hours doing the thing she loves the very most (painting) with her peers. And the other kids in your class deserve for her to be part of their peer group. Inclusion isn't a favour that "typical" people do for "atypical" people. Inclusion is a right and it benefits all of us. As those of us in Canada sit here and watch in horror as the US government degrades diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to push the narrative that white, able bodied, neurotypical, heterosexual, cisgendered men are the "norm" and the only demographic that doesn't have to prove their worth I can't tell you how unbelievably disappointed and heartsick I was to learn that an art studio in my hometown has opted not to include a nine-year-old girl because she has a disability. Do better.