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Vertical integration pays off for Fanny Bay

Vertical integration pays off for Fanny Bay

Shellfish-farming venture considers opening second oyster bar in B.C.
Kokoro stands out from the ramen multitude

Kokoro stands out from the ramen multitude

It seems like you can’t throw a rock these days without hitting a ramen shop
Police spent $105,000 on Vancouver Trump Hotel protest

Police spent $105,000 on Vancouver Trump Hotel protest

Vancouver police spent roughly $105,000 responding to demonstrations outside the Trump International Hotel and Tower on Georgia Street February 28, the day three of the U.S. President’s children came to open the luxury property.
Vancouver’s 50 best happy hours

Vancouver’s 50 best happy hours

When Happy Hour was finally made legal in British Columbia, in 2014, it offered long-overdue compensation to Vancouverites who rightly complain about the provincial and city governments’ continued unwillingness to let responsible adults indulge in af
Destination BC to get more provincial funding

Destination BC to get more provincial funding

New formula could increase budget by up to 2% per year
Trump International Hotel and Tower officially opens in Vancouver

Trump International Hotel and Tower officially opens in Vancouver

Outside the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Vancouver, snow swirled and the sun started to break through the clouds as protesters held signs to show opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Most British Columbians say they’re likely to boycott Trump-branded properties: poll

Most British Columbians say they’re likely to boycott Trump-branded properties: poll

British Columbians are more likely to boycott a hotel, restaurant or store situated in a Trump-branded property than any other Canadians, a new poll has found.
Government considering Lions Gate Bridge climbing business

Government considering Lions Gate Bridge climbing business

The province’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is currently vetting a local entrepreneur’s proposal that would see adventure seekers climb the 110-metre service ladder inside the Lions Gate Bridge’s support towers from the base at sea l
Canadian tourism arrivals hit 14-year high in 2016

Canadian tourism arrivals hit 14-year high in 2016

Nearly 20 million visitors arrived in Canada in 2016 – 10% more than 2015
A new downtown hot spot, and more foodie happenings

A new downtown hot spot, and more foodie happenings

The Westin Grand has completed its multi-million-dollar renovation project, and will be officially opening Hendricks on Mar. 1, following a soft opening beginning on Feb. 20. The 98-seat space will also function as a show lounge.