Category: Arts and Culture

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West End Neighbourhood Food Network pursues its own food scraps collection

November 16, 2012

Locals in the West End are pushing forward with their own food scraps collection program despite a lack of funding from the City of Vancouver. “We are doing our best to harvest the volunteer resources we have to teach our community,” said Randy Helten, spokesman for the West End Neighbourhood Food Network. Helten stated that … More West End Neighbourhood Food Network pursues its own food scraps collection

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Vancouver council endorses deal to give CUPE workers 6.75 per cent raise over four years

November 9, 2012

I really wanted to cover the CUPE strike and the issues they were concerned with, but I felt that Jenny Wagler from Business in Vancouver wrote and excellent article summing up this issue. ~ AV By JENNY WAGLER (Nov 8, 2012 11:00am) NPA councillor George Affleck has denounced a deal, just endorsed by Vancouver Council, … More Vancouver council endorses deal to give CUPE workers 6.75 per cent raise over four years

Continued NHL negotiations haven’t deterred Canucks players from local events

November 7, 2012

If you haven’t had a chance to meet Trevor Linden or Ryan Kesler of the Vancouver Canucks, you may have a chance to do so. This Thursday, the two NHL players will be signing autographs at The Hudson’s Bay in Downtown Vancouver, starting at 6:30pm. The event is titled “Guys’ Night Out”, but I’m certain ladies would … More Continued NHL negotiations haven’t deterred Canucks players from local events

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Bond-themed party hosted by Shangri-La Hotel to preview release of Skyfall

November 5, 2012

The Shangri-La Hotel in Downtown Vancouver will be hosting a James Bond-themed party on Thursday, Nov. 8 to celebrate the release the new Bond film Skyfall on Nov. 9. Event tickets are $50, for which guests will receive a glass of Bollinger Special Cuvee Champagne, one of four007-themed cocktails crafted by Jay Jones, chips for a … More Bond-themed party hosted by Shangri-La Hotel to preview release of Skyfall

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Vancouver Celebrates Diwali Festival starts this weekend

October 31, 2012

This year marks the ninth annual Diwali Festival in Vancouver. A number of workshops, events, concerts and celebrations are being held all across city. The festival starts Nov. 3 and runs through Nov. 10. Over the course of 5 events at locations across the city, Diwali presenters will showcase several dozen performances, plus interactive workshops, … More Vancouver Celebrates Diwali Festival starts this weekend

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Taste of Yaletown 2012: featuring Society, Cache Bistro, Killjoy and Minami

October 23, 2012

The Yaletown Business Improvement Association announced the eighth annual Taste of Yaletown (Oct. 17 – 27th, 2012) which offers guests an exclusive three-course tasting menu for set prices of $25, $35 and $45. (Menus online here) Taste of Yaletown 2012 offers food and drink lovers the chance to experience tastes and sips from the city’s best, … More Taste of Yaletown 2012: featuring Society, Cache Bistro, Killjoy and Minami

Block 51: Looking through the past to Vancouver’s future

October 20, 2012

UPDATE: Participate in the decision-making process and make your voice heard. Complete the survey and share what you think should be done with Block 51. The section of Robson Street in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery steps will continue to be closed to the public into 2013. Vancouver city council asked city staff to investigate … More Block 51: Looking through the past to Vancouver’s future

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St. Andrew’s-Wesley Church one of top Cultural Infrastructure Grant recipients

October 19, 2012

St. Andrew’s-Wesley Church is one of three recipients to be awarded a $150,000 Cultural Infrastructure Grant this year. A total of $800,000 in cultural grants were awarded by Vancouver city council Wednesday to assist local performing arts and community centres to enhance their facilities. The grant program, part of the 2008-2023 Cultural Facilities Priorities Plan, … More St. Andrew’s-Wesley Church one of top Cultural Infrastructure Grant recipients