Restauranteur Umberto Menghi will be closing Il Giardino this spring. The Tuscan-inspired restaurant on Hornby St. with its signature garden courtyard will make way for a condominium development. “It was a very bittersweet decision to make, as Il Giardino is one of my proudest career achievements,” he said in a statement. “The staff and loyal [...]
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The Ninth Annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade is this Weekend in Vancouver
The Ninth Annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade is on Sunday, December 2nd and starts at 1:00 pm. The parade will start at West Georgia and Broughton (at 1:00 pm), travel east along West Georgia, turn south on Howe and finish at Howe and Davie. The festivities start at 10:30am with two and a half hours of [...]
Celebrate Vancouver’s Best Social Media Work at the 2013 Social Media Awards
Vancouver is home to a vibrant social community. But right now, there’s no salient way to recognize excellent in it. Enter the Social Media Awards. The Social Media Awards 2013 is a night of expert speakers, network mingling, and award-giving that aims to celebrate the city’s flourishing social media space. “Vancouver has one of the [...]
CandyTown is Coming to Yaletown Tomorrow and here’s the Full Schedule
This Friday and Saturday the Yaletown BIA will transform Yaletown into a winter wonderland with twinkling lights, lamp posts re-imagined as giant candy canes, Christmas characters greeting you as you stroll Mainland, and more. Candytown is the only free, outdoor Christmas festival in downtown Vancouver and there’s something for everyone. Families can get excited about [...]
Battleground Yaletown: Lorne Mayencourt to run against Sam Sullivan
The rumours are true. Former MLA Lorne Mayencourt has confirmed speculation he’ll compete against former mayor Sam Sullivan for the B.C. Liberal nomination in Vancouver-False Creek. “I’m really excited to have made the decision,” Mayencourt said at Yaletown restaurant La Terrazza on Wednesday. He’s “quite linked” to the riding that includes about one third of [...]
Two for One Holiday Drinks at Starbucks from November 15th to 18th
From November 15th to 18th Starbucks is hosting a Buy One, Share One holiday beverage event. Catch up with a friend over a holiday beverage between 2pm and 5pm and when you buy one, they’ll give you a second one of equal or lesser value for free at participating stores.
Vancouver Christmas Market Returns to Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza
The Vancouver Christmas Market is back for its third year from November 24th to December 24th on the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza. Sample new delicious food items and find your unique Christmas gift! Enjoy seasonal music and a great entertainment program of authentic folk groups. The centre piece of the Christmas Market will be a [...]
Circle Craft Christmas Market Returns to Vancouver Tomorrow
The popular Circle Craft Christmas Market returns November 7th to 11th this year, showcasing local artisans, crafters, designers, and DIY ideas for the holiday season. Products on display at the exhibitor booths include children’s clothing, candles and soaps, clay, dolls and toys, fashion jewelry, home decor, leather, metal, wood, visual arts and much more. The [...]
Shop For The Holidays At The Urban Artisans Craft Fair At The Roundhouse
On Saturday, November 24th and Sunday, November 25th the Urban Artisans Craft Fair is coming to the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown. Discover the finest work that local artists and craftspeople have to offer. From beautiful objets d’art to useful items for the home or workplace, you’re bound to find the answer to every gift-giving [...]
Starbucks Festive Red Cups Popping Up All Over Downtown Vancouver
If you dropped into your local Starbucks this week, you couldn’t miss the annual Starbucks red cups, a holiday themed paper cup that the coffee chain uses during November and December. With the 15th anniversary of the festive red cups come the much anticipated holiday beverages – Egg Nog Latte, Peppermint Mocha and Gingerbread Latte. [...]
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