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Iconic hotel acquisitions lead to lavish upgrades

Iconic hotel acquisitions lead to lavish upgrades

New owners at Hotel Vancouver, Empress Hotel spend tens of millions of dollars to upgrade while longtime owners at the Sylvia Hotel invest millions
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Windsurfers, kiteboarders find ‘paradise’ at remote Island lake

Windsurfers, kiteboarders find ‘paradise’ at remote Island lake

Ditidaht First Nation promotes hidden recreation gem near Vancouver Island’s West Coast Trail
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Empress Hotel owner responds to petition that alleges he is destroying heritage

Empress Hotel owner responds to petition that alleges he is destroying heritage

Bosa Development principal Nat Bosa is spending more than $30 million on upgrades
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Whistler Blackcomb sees Mexico as “growth opportunity” as resort turns 50

Whistler Blackcomb sees Mexico as “growth opportunity” as resort turns 50

Federal Liberal promise to scrap Mexican travel visas seen as a boon for tourism
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Iconic Empress Hotel lounge closing after 61 years

Iconic Empress Hotel lounge closing after 61 years

The future of the space occupied by the Bengal Lounge in Victoria is unknown
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Construction on track for Marriott to open two Vancouver hotels next January

Construction on track for Marriott to open two Vancouver hotels next January

$600 million project connects with B.C. place and would have a new Edgewater Casino
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Five Dine Out Vancouver events you can’t afford to miss

Five Dine Out Vancouver events you can’t afford to miss

The annual food festival includes special culinary events at some of Vancouver's best restaurants.
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Vancouver franchisee files lawsuit against Freshii over exclusivity dispute

Vancouver franchisee files lawsuit against Freshii over exclusivity dispute

Disagreement centres around Freshii failing to negotiate master franchise agreement
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Westjet to fly to U.K. year-round from Toronto, Calgary; keeps Vancouver seasonal

Westjet to fly to U.K. year-round from Toronto, Calgary; keeps Vancouver seasonal

Inaugural WestJet flight to London Gatwick from Vancouver is set for May 6
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Would Vancouverites eat a gold-covered doughnut?

Would Vancouverites eat a gold-covered doughnut?

Vancouver is not unfamiliar with lavish gourmet treats—an $850 pizza from Steveston Pizza and Dougie Dog’s $100 kobe-beef hotdog come to mind—but would the city be ready for a precious metal-wrapped dessert?
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