janelle Author Janelle has been a Kitsilano resident for eight years and currently works and lives in the neighbourhood. Originally from a farming community in Saskatchewan, she is keenly interested in building community and food security. At Kitsilano.ca she shares tidbits on the hyper-local food scene, seasonal recipes and community events. By day, Janelle is a lawyer who works as the Director of Programming at the Pacific Business and Law Institute, a legal education company based in Kitsilano. She is also an Adjunct Professor at UBC. She is currently on maternity leave and looking forward to spending a little more time at the beach and hanging out in the neighbourhood with her family.

May 30, 2012

Leo Boutique chooses Kits for their Vancouver store

Another edgy clothing boutique has opened doors on West 4th. Originally from Calgary where the store boasts an...

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May 30, 2012

Native Shoes takes Kitsilano by storm

Every few years a cult-like following develops around a shoe – Doc Martins, Birkenstocks and Crocs just to name a...

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May 24, 2012

Max out local rhubarb season: Stewed rhubarb compote recipe

Rhubarb is a delicious, tart little vegetable that is currently at its peak of season in BC. Most Kitsilano grocery...

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May 23, 2012

Gluten Free Fair in Kits, May 26

Whether you have celiac disease or are simply trying to reduce the amount of gluten in your diet, Kitsilano’s Choices...

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May 22, 2012

Kitsilano Family Toy and Clothing Sale, May 27

The next Kitsilano Family Toy and Clothing Sale is taking place on May 27, from 10am-1pm, at the Kitsilano Community...

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May 19, 2012

Stripped Wax Bar joins West 4th Ave. just in time for bikini season

They say do one thing and do it well. In the beauty industry, this trend spells success. Kitsilano’s Skoah, Bombay...

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May 18, 2012

Vancouver’s Craft Beer Week kicks off May 18 with plenty of Kitsilano events

Microbreweries have really grown in popularity over the last few years. This week you can experience thirty of BC’s...

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May 16, 2012

Kitsilano Farmers Market opens Sunday, May 20

I love spending Sunday mornings browsing the neighbourhood Farmers Market with a cup of coffee. While I do find the...

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May 5, 2012

YYoga to open Kitsilano studio in June

Kitsilano has been a yoga haven for years now.  A yoga mat and Lululemon pants are the uniform of choice for many in...

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May 3, 2012

The 5 best ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Kitsilano

With Mother’s Day lurking (May 13), I have been giving some thought to how I want to spend the day. Kitsilano is a...

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