About the Straight Canada's Largest Urban Weekly No other city publication knows more about Vancouver than the Georgia Straight. Established as the lifestyle and entertainment weekly in Vancouver for over 30 years, the Georgia Straight is an integral part of the active urban West Coast lifestyle with a per issue readership of almost 340,000. Every Thursday, the Georgia Straight delivers an award-winning editorial package of features, articles, news and reviews. Regular weekly coverage includes NEWS, ARTS, MUSIC, MOVIES, FASHION, TRAVEL, BUSINESS, HIGH TECH, FOOD and RESTAURANTS, plus Vancouver's most comprehensive listings of entertainment activities and special events. Throughout the year, the Georgia Straight also produces a series of reader polls covering a variety of interest that are entertaining and informative. The Best Of Vancouver - September The Golden Plate Awards - March The Straight Music Awards - June