Pirate Joe’s Fights Back Against U.S. Chain Trader Joe’s
As we reported in May, Trader Joe’s is suing Pirate Joe’s, the Kitsilano-based retail store that re-sells Trader Joe’s groceries. But Pirate Joe’s (or should we say Irate Joe’s?) is fighting back. As...
View ArticleFree Comedy Every Thursday at Rowan’s Roof
I live right around the corner from Rowan’s Roof, but haven’t been to this pub since it changed hands years ago. After hearing that they now host a free comedy night on Thursday, I am likely to check...
View ArticlePre-Natal Fashion Show + 50% Off Sale at Nicole Bridger August 22
As someone who’s sporting a 23-week-old bump right now, I’m particularly looking forward to the pre-natal fashion show and sale at Nicole Bridger this Thursday, August 22 from 7 to 9pm. The event...
View ArticleAnd So It Begins–Realignment of Burrard/Cornwall Intersection Starts Monday,...
You might have missed it, but on July 29 the Vancouver City Council approved the recommendations of city staff to proceed with the Seaside Greenway and York Street Bikeway. Council approved the...
View Article5 Fun Things To Do in Vancouver Before the End of Summer
August always seems to fly by. Missed a check mark on your summer bucket list? Use our cheat sheet to make the most of the final days of summer in Vancouver. 5 Fun Things To Do in Vancouver Before the...
View ArticleYVR Workers May Strike During the Labour Day Long Weekend
Heading out of town for the Labour Day long weekend? Sorry, folks. You might be in trouble if you’re flying. Travellers flying to or from Vancouver this weekend may face significant delays or even...
View ArticleVancouver Ranked World’s 3rd Most-Liveable City Again
If you’re looking for something to toast this drippy Thursday evening, here it is. Raise a glass. Pat yourself on the back. Vancouver has done it again. According to the latest Liveability report by...
View ArticleKitsilano Secondary Gets Go Ahead for $62.2 Million Rebuild
Here’s a juicy tidbit of back-to-school news. Kitsilano Secondary is finally getting a seismic upgrade. Construction will start shortly and students will attend class throughout construction. The...
View ArticleKitsilano Fights Uphill Battle Against Alley Dumping
Kitsilano has a dumping problem. Alleys are increasingly littered with stuff people don’t want or have incorrectly donated, despite the $2000 dumping fine. Although it happens outside apartment...
View Article5 Cool Things to Do in Vancouver in September
Sayonara, summer. You were great, but we have to look to ahead. From theatre and film festivals to intense craft beer sipping, here are five fun ways to get out and enjoy September in Vancouver. 5 Cool...
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