The scene at Central City Brewers and Distillers’ downtown Vancouver brew pub doesn’t exactly look like something that will reverberate around the province. On this May morning, a couple of TV crews are on hand, setting up tripods while a few...
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International tourists, especially from China, are bolstering Canadian hotel occupancy, according to recent research by California-headquartered Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services. Expect that to continue: a new Canadian tourism campaign aims to double the number of Chinese visitors and boost the number of international tourists 30 percent by...
Address: 1098 Wolfe Avenue, Vancouver Price: $12,980,000 Listing: R2307754 The skinny: Five-bedroom, six-bathroom, 5,766-square-foot house on a 17,991-square-foot lot in Shaughnessy The bling: It’s time you had it all. It really is. Living in the city can be such a drag—all those people getting in your way, parking...
Jennifer and Stephen Bailey, Cursor & ThreadThey’re making old-timey sartorialism casual-chic again, with dandy button-on suspenders and ties, scarves and pocket squares in cool fabrics, from linen to Japanese cotton. This Vancouver couple travel stylishly, efficiently and carry-on-only when visiting...
For the fourth time in his 20-year career, David Shepheard has set up a film commission office from scratch. The British transplant landed in Vancouver from London in late 2016 as one of only 350 film commissioners worldwide, to promote...
With more spin studios and classes to try than ever before, it seems like everyone is cycling indoors—and for good reason. “Spinning is a low-impact exercise that is open to anybody, regardless of fitness level or age,” says Kim Donnelly, head...
As expected, housing loomed large in the first Vancouver mayoral debate before the province’s municipalities go to the ballot box on October 20. Eight candidates took the stage at the SFU Harbour Centre's Fletcher Theatre in an event hosted by several Glacier Media...
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We are developing a plant-based yogurt to extend our dairy brand. How do we position our products so the plant-based yogurt is viewed as neither a lesser option for non-dairy eaters who have no alternative, nor as superior to dairy?
Best known as a wine destination in B.C.’s Okanagan Valley, Oliver has plenty to offer foodies too. Local vineyards are getting creative with their cuisine, showcasing the abundance of the area’s farms and fields in addition to award-winning grapes. From a quick lunch break to world-class dining, these wineries combine...
One warm night in downtown Hong Kong, I’m sipping a Japanese session IPA with the head of the local Vancouver Canucks fan club. Thomas Lau owns this joint: Coedo Taproom, a stylish resto-bar on a back street in the bustling...