He’s a YouTube sensation and probably my most-binged online persona aside from Steve Carell in re-watches of The Office while it’s still on Netflix. Joey the rescued sea otter at the Vancouver Aquarium now has his own face mask series in partnership with Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Joey the Rescued Sea Otter Face Masks

The limited-edition Whitecaps FC x Vancouver Aquarium Joey face masks are available for order through the Van Aqua Shop and at the Whitecaps FC official store. Adult masks are available for $19.99 and kid’s masks for $17.99, plus tax and shipping. All net proceeds from the sales will benefit the Vancouver Aquarium and Ocean Wise Conservation Association.

Product details:

• Performance moisture-wicking fabric
• Breathable, reusable and washable
• Stretchy ear-loop for maximum comfort
• Strong double needle stitching Internal sleeve pouch allowing you to insert a filter of your choice
• Made in Canada

From haunted corn mazes to pumpkin patches or cranberry bogs, there’s quite a bit to enjoy outdoors this Thanksgiving Long Weekend in Vancouver. If you’re staying close to home, indoors with the savoury aromas of a roasted supper steaming your kitchen windows, there’s also a hearty lineup of virtual events to choose from:

Thanksgiving Long Weekend in Vancouver

Friday, October 9, 2020
Halloween Fun at the PNE, Slayland
Grave Tales at Fort Langley for Halloween
October at the Vancouver Fringe Festival
The Native Hip Hop Festival 2020 Stream
Harvest Tours at the Cranberry Bog in Langley
Maan Farms Haunted Halloween
Raising Arizona at the Rio Theatre
Donnie Darko (2020 Restoration) at the Rio Theatre
North Van Arts: Art Rental Show
Rob Teszka: Magic Dropout
Vancouver Bird Week
Pumpkin Patches Near Vancouver

Vancouver Opera’s 2020–2021 season will embrace digital content with diverse and high-quality series of programming marking their first-ever digital season.

Vancouver Opera’s Digital Season

This season will include four chamber operas never produced by Vancouver Opera and will profile local Canadian talent alongside members of the Yulanda M. Faris Young Artists Program. Throughout the season, Vancouver Opera will continue their commitment to community partnerships, virtual education programs, new podcast episodes and intend to offer smaller in-person events and experiences.

The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival (“VHS”) moves to a digital platform for its third year, while also tripling its programming.

Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival

When: October 20 to 26, 2020
Where: Online
Tickets: $5-8 individual event or $39 festival pass available online now

The Vancouver Horror Show lineup this year includes 42 short films and 7 feature-length films. With more than half of the programming comprised of Canadian-made films, the international festival is showcasing diverse works from 13 different countries.

The #CHVCatchUp is a monthly series featuring the latest updates and news from Covenant House Vancouver. Miss604 is proud to be the Official Blog Partner of CHV.

Three Crises Affecting Youth in Vancouver Right Now

The young people Covenant House Vancouver (“CHV”) works with are currently facing three unique and challenging crises: Homelessness, COVID-19, and the Opioid Overdose Crisis. Both onsite at Covenant House and in the community, youth are reporting increased anxiety and a heightened sense of isolation and vulnerability.