BJ OUDMAN is a western Canadian freelance writer with interests in an active lifestyle, travel, food, and beverages from coffee to cocktails. She left her professional career as a physical therapist in Calgary, Alberta after 30 years to spend time in Vancouver, BC. Follow BJ on both Instagram and X.

CORA LI dabbles in arts, technology, food, and travel and currently covers theater, food, events and tech for Vancouverscape. She loves that Vancouver offers a vast playground for exploring all of her passions. Cora’s most memorable job to date was working with VANOC during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

TYLER INGRAM has worked with computers for over 30 years and is currently a software engineer. Fascinated by the latest gadgets, he’s always looking for the next exciting gizmo to play with. Tyler’s an avid photographer who loves capturing images of landscapes, wildlife, travel and people. Tyler’s on X @tyleringram.

YUMI ANG is a Vancouver-born and raised multidisciplinary, creative professional. Curiosity for the new and innovative drives her to different areas of branding, advertising and marketing. Yumi stays inspired by discovering the latest gift ideas through events and new adventures. Connect with Yumi on X @yumi_ang.

JOHANNA READ is a Vancouver-based freelance writer and photographer specializing in travel, food and unique experiences. She writes for numerous Canadian and international publications to promote destinations and responsible tourism. Follow her on Instagram, X and Facebook as well as Travel Eater.

MICHAEL PIGEON is a long-time Vancouver resident who’s recently returned home after living abroad for over a decade. Michael enjoys reconnecting with Canadian culture via the Vancouver theatre scene and being retired in our beautiful coastal city that offers numerous opportunities to live a healthy, engaged and active lifestyle.

MJ ANKENMAN was raised in Toronto and moved to Vancouver in 2005. An avid outdoors lover, she once spent a winter in the Alps, vowing to move closer to mountains and water. She now lives the West coast life, sharing discoveries through writing and photography. Follow MJ on X @urbanista.

NANCY BAYE is a freelance writer who loves food and wine. A background as an actor, producer and entrepreneur has enabled a broad portfolio of writing, both creative and copy. She’s ghost-written novellas, non-fiction and has contributed to numerous blogs. Nancy’s currently collaborating on a sitcom.