VANCOUVER – Two more people have been killed in an avalanche in British Columbia, lifting the deadly season’s toll to five, as forecasters warn of large and dangerous slides occurring without the usual signs of danger. RCMP said the two people who died Monday near Mount McCrae southeast of Revelstoke were with a small group … Read more
It’s undeniable that I travel more than the average person and dine out more than the average person. This, of course, lends itself to plenty of adventures and many memorable food and drink experiences, but remember: just because something is memorable does not mean it was great. One of the reasons why I have come … Read more
Want to get our stories Straight to your inbox (see what we did there)? Sign up for our newsletter here. It’s almost two years to the day since BC provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry shocked Vancouver restaurants with a snap decision to limit alcohol sales past 8pm on New Year’s Eve. While meant to … Read more
Want to get our stories Straight to your inbox (see what we did there)? Sign up for our newsletter here. Rightly or wrongly, for some folks the country standard “Please Daddy (Don’t Get Drunk This Christmas)” isn’t funny, but instead a cry for help to be played right before the inevitable call to social services. … Read more
VANCOUVER—With the mountains and the Pacific Ocean lapping up on the shores of both cities, perhaps it always made sense that Vancouver and Hong Kong would end up sharing so much. Geographically, each city has shades of the other. Now, on the 25th anniversary of the former British colony being handed over to China under … Read more
Vancouver is a city that’s geared for exploring in all seasons. Photo / 123rf With a jaw-dropping location slung between the North Shore Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is a city that’s geared for exploring in all seasons, writes Cassie Tannenberg. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Open from 10am daily, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is … Read more
Shopify merchants rack up $7.5 billion in sales over the weekend. recession? What recession? When it came to Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday this year, Shopify, Benevity and other companies reported particularly strong numbers with consumers seemingly disregarding any warnings of a potential recession. A Square report found that nearly 80 percent of … Read more
By William Johnson The day after being awarded a Michelin star, the team at Barbara Restaurant had almost no time to celebrate. For the first time ever, they were 100 per cent booked for their Friday service. There was serious work to be done. And even after they navigated that evening, there would be no … Read more
Toronto, Canada – January 7, 2016: The skating rink at Toronto’s City Hall decorated for Christmas … [+] It is a popular evening pastime after work for downtown office workers. getty The festive season is here and annual holiday markets are welcoming guests across Canada with catchy tunes, roasted chestnuts, hot cider, singing carolers, and … Read more
A dish from iDen & QuanJuDe Beijing Duck House. The celebrated Beijing restaurant is one of eight Vancouver restaurants to receive a coveted one-star rating from the Michelin Guide.Ken Huang/The Canadian Press Vancouver’s inaugural Michelin Guide was revealed at a glitzy, red-carpet ceremony that looked like the Oscars of the restaurant industry. Ratings systems of … Read more
