Hospitality, Marketing & Tourism

U.S. extends non-essential-travel ban at Canadian border

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended its ban on non-essential visitors from Canada at its land borders until August 31. The ban had been set to end on July 31, and there was some speculation that the U.S.

Jul 21, 2021 11:31 AM Read more >

Wash. state border towns await influx of Canadians in anticipation of looser travel rules

U.S. expected to reciprocate Ottawa’s plans to allow fully vaccinated Americans across border

Jul 20, 2021 10:23 AM Read more >

Refreshed Numbers Cabaret set to invigorate Davie Village

Government restrictions hurt viability of high-end drink menus, nightclub owner says

Jul 20, 2021 8:08 AM Read more >

Pandemic-era concerts will require ‘a little bit of patience’

Masked staff, ticket-scanning machines among changes that will greet returning patrons

Jul 20, 2021 12:00 AM Read more >

Canada's borders to reopen to Americans August 9

Border to reopen to fully vaccinated Americans August 9, international travellers September 7

Jul 19, 2021 10:02 AM Read more >

Burnaby’s best diner is still a lovingly old-school experience

The Parkcrest Diner still going strong decades later

Jul 16, 2021 12:11 PM Read more >

Stunning sunflowers at this summertime festival near Metro Vancouver

One of the summer’s most spectacular sights is just about in bloom

Jul 16, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Canada to allow cruise ships to dock at ports starting November 2021

Ships must comply with Canadian public health requirements

Jul 15, 2021 11:11 AM Read more >

Restaurants jockey for business-lunch clientele

Suburban chains aim to eat into pre-pandemic prestige of downtown bistros

Jul 13, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver’s biggest celebration of all things meat and beer returns in 2021

After taking a hiatus during the pandemic, this epic food and drink fest is back in Vancouver this fall

Jul 9, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >