It’s November. Make Some Soup.
November has arrived, which means three things: it’s dark suspiciously early, your big coat has returned to active duty, and somewhere deep inside your brain, a tiny voice is whispering soup.
We’re not sure exactly when soup season begins, but November feels right. It’s cold. It’s rainy. Leaving the house suddenly requires considerably more negotiation. And there are few problems that can’t be made at least slightly better by putting a bunch of good things in a pot and letting them hang out for a while.
So, as your local internet provider and completely unqualified culinary authority, we’d like to talk about soup.
Start With a Good Base
Every great soup starts somewhere. Maybe it’s a rich broth. Maybe it’s tomatoes. Maybe it’s something creamy and wildly indulgent that makes you briefly forget vegetables exist. Whatever direction you’re headed, the base matters. You can pile all sorts of exciting things on top, but if what’s underneath isn’t good, you’re going to notice. This is our first official soup lesson—and, weirdly, it’s going to become relevant later.
Choose Your Ingredients Wisely
Now for the fun part. Potatoes? Excellent. Noodles? Almost impossible to argue with. Carrots? Dependable. Garlic? The recipe says two cloves, which obviously means eight. Celery? Look, somebody has to do the administrative work. The point is, good ingredients make good soup. Revolutionary stuff, we know. You don’t necessarily need a hundred of them, either. A handful of quality ingredients that actually work well together will beat a crowded pot of chaos every time.
Give It Some Time
Here is the deeply inconvenient thing about making good soup: sometimes you have to wait. The flavours need time to get acquainted. The vegetables need to soften. The broth needs to become whatever magical thing broth becomes after it’s been quietly bubbling away for an hour. Could you rush it? Probably. Should you? That’s between you and your soup. But some things are simply better when somebody takes the time to do them properly.
Don’t Forget the Little Things
Salt matters. Pepper matters. That squeeze of lemon you almost skipped can somehow change everything. And yes, bread matters. Is bread technically an ingredient in soup? No. Does that mean we’re willing to eat soup without it? Also no. Often, it’s the seemingly small details that turn something from fine into “wait, this is actually really good.” A little more attention. A little more care. Maybe an unreasonable amount of parmesan. You get the idea.
Okay… Why Is My Internet Provider Talking About Soup?
Fair question.
Here’s the thing: we think the recipe for really good internet isn’t all that different. Start with a strong foundation. Use quality ingredients. Take care with the details. Don’t overcomplicate things just for the sake of it. At Novus, that means a quality fibre network, fast and reliable internet, straightforward plans, and real people who care about keeping you connected. Turns out the things that make a good bowl of soup are pretty similar to the things that make a good internet provider. We were surprised too.
The Secret Ingredient Is Care
You can usually tell when something has been made with care. Your favourite neighbourhood restaurant. The coffee shop that remembers your order. That one friend whose cooking somehow tastes better even though they refuse to tell you what they put in it. We think internet service should feel the same way. Technology matters—and we happen to really like ours—but so do the people behind it. That’s why we care about delivering fast fibre internet and an experience that feels refreshingly human.
Now, Go Make Some Soup
There you have it. November wisdom from the people who provide your internet.
Get a pot. Throw some good things in it. Give them a little time and attention. Put on something good to watch while it simmers. And when you inevitably need to Google whether you were actually supposed to peel that vegetable first, we’ll be right here keeping you connected.
We’ll stick to making great internet.
You handle the soup.
Published: 2:06 pm on November 12th, 2026
Why Rainy Days Were Made for the Internet
Why Rainy Days Were Made for the Internet
There’s a certain point in the Vancouver fall when you look out the window, see the rain coming down sideways, and quietly accept that you will not be going anywhere today. And honestly? That’s kind of great. Grab the good blanket, make something warm to drink and settle in. With fast, reliable Novus Internet keeping you connected, a rainy day at home starts to feel less like being stuck inside and more like having an excellent excuse to stay there.
Embrace the Couch
Some days are made for getting things done. Others are made for becoming one with the couch, and we think rainy days fall pretty firmly into the second category. Queue up the movie everyone has been telling you to watch, start a new series or revisit an old favourite for the fifth (okay, eighth) time. And if someone else is gaming in the bedroom while another person is scrolling on their phone and you’re streaming in the living room? No problem. Fast fibre internet keeps everyone happily doing their own thing. No judgment here. We’re an internet company. This is basically what we trained for.
Go Down a Completely Unnecessary Rabbit Hole
The internet is exceptionally good at turning one innocent question into an entire afternoon. Maybe you start by looking up a soup recipe. Twenty minutes later, you’re watching a video about how pasta is made in a tiny Italian village. Obviously, you now need to know where that village is. Then you’re looking at flights. Then hotels. Suddenly you’re planning a three-week Italian vacation you absolutely did not intend to take… and you still haven’t made the soup. With high-speed Novus Internet, at least the journey from “What should I make for dinner?” to “Could I pull off living in Tuscany?” is a smooth one.
Stay In, Stay Connected
For all the wonderfully pointless things we do online, the internet is also pretty great at the important stuff—like keeping us close to our favourite people. Send the meme that’s been sitting in your camera roll for three weeks. Video call your parents. Jump online with friends for a game. Message someone you haven’t talked to in a while just because they popped into your head. Reliable home internet makes staying connected easy, even when the weather has collectively convinced everyone in Vancouver to stay exactly where they are.
Try Something New
A rainy afternoon is the perfect time to finally try that thing you’ve been saying you’ll get around to “someday.” Learn three chords on a guitar. Follow a painting tutorial. Attempt a recipe that requires you to Google what at least two of the ingredients are. Try a workout. Download the game your friend has been recommending with increasingly aggressive enthusiasm. With fast fibre internet at home, there’s an almost ridiculous amount to learn, watch, play and discover. Will this become your new personality? Maybe. Will you completely forget about it by Tuesday? Also maybe. That’s part of the fun.
Or… Do Absolutely Nothing
An underrated option! Put on a comfort show you can practically recite. Scroll through ridiculous videos. Listen to an album from beginning to end. Play a game. Browse homes you have absolutely no intention—or budget—of buying. Watch videos of dogs discovering snow for the first time. Not every minute of the day needs to be productive, optimized or the beginning of your personal growth journey. Sometimes you’re allowed to sit on the couch and enjoy the internet. Revolutionary, we know.
Rain or Shine, We’ve Got You
If there’s one thing Vancouver gives us plenty of, it’s opportunities to perfect the art of staying in. And at Novus, we’re here to make sure your internet is the one thing you don’t have to think about. Whether you’re streaming your latest obsession, gaming with friends, working from home, calling someone you love or six tabs deep into planning a vacation you haven’t actually booked, fast and reliable Novus fibre internet keeps the good stuff going.
So, the next time the forecast calls for rain (shocking, we know), don’t be too disappointed. Get cozy. Get online. Follow a rabbit hole or two. There’s a whole world out there—and luckily, you don’t always need rain boots to explore it.
Published: 2:13 pm on October 5th, 2026
30 Years of Fibre (optic)-Maxxing
Thirty years ago in 1996, Novus started with a pretty simple idea: internet in Vancouver could be better. Not just “good enough.” Better. Faster. More reliable. And something that actually fits the way people live.
Back then, one of the first big things Novus did was bring fibre-optic internet directly into apartment and condo buildings at scale. That early work helped pioneer Fibre-to-the-Building (FTTB) in Metro Vancouver, and it shaped the foundation of the network we still run today.
And somehow, that was 30 years ago.
Growing Across Metro Vancouver (and growing up with it)
Since those early days in Vancouver, Novus has expanded across Metro Vancouver, bringing fibre internet to more homes in places like Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, North Vancouver, and surrounding communities.
It’s been a steady kind of growth—not overnight, not flashy—just a lot of building, improving, and showing up neighbourhood by neighbourhood.
And through all of it, the goal has stayed pretty consistent: make internet feel easy. Fast when you need it. Reliable when it matters. And out of your way the rest of the time.
More than internet (the fun part)
If you’ve ever seen us out in the city, you know Novus isn’t just cables and routers.
We’ve spent years showing up in the community in ways that feel a bit more human than your average internet provider. From Vancouver Farmers Market activations where we get to hang out with local vendors and visitors, to supporting Pride celebrations through livestreaming so more people can tune in and be part of it, to partnering with local events and neighbourhood initiatives around the city.
Even inside the company, we keep things pretty community-driven—team events, BBQlympics, and a lot of shared moments that make work feel like more than just work.
Because for us, connection isn’t just something we provide. It’s something we’re part of.
Fastest, top-rated, and built for real life
We don’t usually like shouting about stats too much, but this one’s worth mentioning.
Based on Ookla® Speedtest® data, Novus has been recognized as the fastest ISP in Metro Vancouver, and also ranks among the top-rated and most reliable providers in the region.
What that really means is simple: the network we’ve been building for 30 years is doing what it’s supposed to do—help people stream, work, game, study, and stay connected without overthinking it.
Here’s to 30 years of Novus
Tech has changed a lot in 30 years. So have the ways people use it. But the idea hasn’t really changed at all. Build a strong fibre network. Keep improving it. And make sure it quietly works in the background so life can keep moving.
To everyone who’s been part of the journey so far—customers, partners, neighbours, teammates, and everyone who’s ever restarted their router and given us a call after—we appreciate you.
Thirty years of fibre internet in Metro Vancouver. Thirty years of building, learning, and evolving. Thirty years of connection. And most importantly, 30 years of trying to keep things feeling a little more “feel good.”
Here’s to the next chapter of Novus.
Published: 12:38 pm on September 10th, 2026
What’s Your Internet Personality?
You can tell a lot about someone by how they use the internet — and honestly, some of us are easier to read than others. Maybe you have a six-hour streaming marathon planned before Friday even arrives; maybe you have 37 tabs open, three unread group chats and absolutely no idea where that one recipe you were looking at went. Perhaps you spend your evenings gaming, your mornings doom-scrolling or your lunch breaks sending memes to the group chat. We all have our habits, routines and little online quirks, so we decided to ask the important question: what does your internet personality say about you?
The “Just One More Episode” Person 📺
You don’t watch TV — you settle in. There’s a difference. You’ve got the blanket, the snacks and a streaming queue that could qualify as a long-term project; choosing what to watch, however, is another story. Forty-five minutes of scrolling through Netflix? Completely reasonable. Rewatching the same comfort show for the seventh time? A smart decision, actually. You know what you like, and you’re not about to let a little thing like “new content” get in the way. Your perfect night ends with one more episode — technically, you said that four episodes ago. Add a little gaming into the mix and you’ve officially entered your happy place.
The Chronically Connected One 📱💬
Your phone is never more than three feet away; you check Instagram while watching TV, text someone while scrolling TikTok and somehow manage to participate in three separate group chats at the same time. You may have picked up your phone to check the weather and somehow ended up watching a 12-minute video about a stranger renovating their kitchen — it happens! You’re also probably the unofficial meme dealer of your friend group, armed with screenshots for every possible situation. If there’s something happening online, you already know about it; if there isn’t, give it five minutes. Your internet superpower? Somehow being in five places at once.
The Tab Hoarder 🧠
You have 52 tabs open right now — and you will not be taking questions at this time. There’s the hotel you might book someday, the pair of shoes you’re “just looking at,” an article you swear you’re going to finish and a recipe from 2024 that you are absolutely going to make eventually. Closing them feels reckless; what if you need that information later? Your browser may look like digital chaos, but there is a system — you just happen to be the only person who understands it. You’re also probably the household tech expert, because when the Wi-Fi stops working, everyone knows exactly who they’re calling. “Did you restart it?” you ask, already reaching for the router.
The Online-For-Everything Person 🌐
For you, the internet isn’t really a tool; it’s where things happen. You work online, shop online, catch up with friends online, discover new music online and occasionally fall down a very specific Wikipedia rabbit hole at 1 a.m. You might use your connection to stream sports, game with friends, work from home, manage your smart home or simply spend an alarming amount of time researching something you have no intention of buying. There’s no particular routine — you’re just… online. A lot. And honestly, we respect the commitment.
So, What’s Your Internet Personality?
Chances are, you’re not just one. You’re a little bit Streamer, a dash of Tab Hoarder and maybe a heavy sprinkle of Chronically Connected; perhaps you’re the person everyone calls when their tech stops working, or maybe you’re simply here for the memes. Whatever your internet personality, there’s one thing we can probably agree on: life is a little better when your connection just works. From staying in touch with friends and family to streaming, gaming, working, scrolling and everything in between, the internet has become part of how we relax, connect, laugh and spend far too much time deciding what to watch. And really, that’s what being connected is all about — it’s not just about being online; it’s about the people you’re talking to, the shows you’re watching, the games you’re playing, the memes you’re sending and all those little moments that make you feel good. 💙
Published: 3:25 pm on August 12th, 2026
The Ultimate Summer Survival Guide (No Wilderness Skills Required)
The Ultimate Summer Survival Guide (No Wilderness Skills Required)
Summer always starts with the best intentions. This is going to be the year you wake up early for hikes, say yes to every patio invite, and finally perfect your burger-flipping technique. Then a heatwave rolls in, your group chat can’t decide on plans, and somehow you’ve spent three hours scrolling for something to watch. Sound familiar? Don’t worry—we’ve got a few simple ways to help you squeeze every last drop out of summer, whether you’re out exploring or happily hiding from the heat.
Keep Your Cool
Not every summer day needs to be spent baking in the sun. Sometimes the smartest move is staying inside during the hottest part of the day, grabbing an iced drink, and catching up on that show everyone’s been talking about. Whether you’re streaming a blockbuster, cheering on your favourite team, or falling into a documentary rabbit hole, reliable fibre internet means the only thing freezing this summer should be your popsicles.
Turn Your Home Into the Place to Be
You don’t need a vacation to have a great summer. Fire up the grill, invite a few friends over, put together a playlist, and suddenly you’ve got yourself the perfect backyard hangout. Add an outdoor movie night, a board game tournament, or a little friendly competition over who makes the best mocktail, and you’ve got memories in the making. With fast Wi-Fi keeping everyone’s phones, speakers, and streaming running smoothly, the good vibes can keep rolling long after the sun goes down.
Roll With Whatever the Forecast Brings
If you live in Metro Vancouver, you already know summer likes to keep us guessing. One day it’s blue skies, the next you’re wondering why you packed away your rain jacket. The good news? Both kinds of days have their perks. Sunshine is perfect for getting outside, while rainy afternoons are basically permission to stay in, order takeout, and finally start that series you’ve been saving. Either way, a reliable connection helps you make the most of whatever the weather decides to do.
Make Every Summer Moment Count
Summer has a funny way of disappearing before you know it, so don’t spend it waiting on buffering wheels or sluggish downloads. Whether you’re planning your next adventure, sharing photos from today’s adventure, or simply winding down after a long day in the sun, Novus is here to keep everything running smoothly. Here’s to a summer filled with good weather, good company, and good internet. We think that’s a pretty unbeatable combination.