Granville Island is usually a bustling hub of activity for locals and visitors as they take in the shops, artisans’ galleries, and restaurants. During the COVID-19 era, Vancouver’s busiest attraction is anything but busy, however it remains an essential location for Vancouver and the neighbourhood to get fresh, local groceries and produce. While not all…
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Picks of the Week – April 15, 2020
As we move into another week of COVID-19 closures and staying at home, we find more arts and culture online to keep us entertained in these picks of the week. Photos: The annual Capture Photography Festival, continues until April 30th with its reimagined program to take into account these days of physical distancing and self-isolation. Soccer: Since organized…
Friday Find: ABEEGO – beeswax food wrap
Today’s Friday Find, Abeego the original beeswax food wrap, is as useful as it is unique. Victoria creator, Toni Desrosiers has created a way to preserve your food that’s as natural as can be without leaving it in the peel. Abeego is a reusable, all-natural, breathable food wrap that’d designed to pick where the peel leaves…
Yah Yah Ya Ramen Robson
Just one week old, Yah Yah Ya Ramen Robson Street is already bringing people in droves. Having been open in Richmond for a couple of years already, the Japanese Ramen chain has already built a reputation. Bringing it to the former location of Junsei River on Robson, adds to the plethora of ramen shops downtown….
Benkei Noodle Shop
We recently had the opportunity to stop in and try Benkei Noodle Shop on Broadway (near Cambie). With the plethora of ramen shops downtown, mostly in the Robson area, it’s not often we have the need or opportunity to venture to the Uptown ‘hood. Benkei is a good find for a quick lunch or dinner…
Friday Find: Ingledew’s Shoes First 100 Years
Today’s Friday Find isn’t so much of a find as a discovery. Last night, Ingledew’s Shoes held a celebration at its new downtown Vancouver location at 900 West Hastings Street. The discovery from the fact that the part was also for the venerable shoe store’s 100th Anniversary. I knew the store had been around Vancouver…
Christmas Shopping for the Urban Trekker
Heading out into the great outdoors isn’t always just the realm of hikers and campers. A lot of people head out to face the elements every day on their way to or from work, school or errands. Taking public transit or walking to your destination can leave you exposed to all sorts of weather. Find…