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.

November 23, 2013

Where to Watch the Grey Cup in Kitsilano

I grew up in Saskatchewan, also know as “Rider Nation.”  Rider fans lose their minds over every ordinary CFL game,...

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November 21, 2013

Pit Bull Stabbed to Death near Kits Beach

A pit bull, said to be extremely aggressive, was stabbed to death near Kitsilano Beach Park this afternoon. A...

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November 18, 2013

Sticky’s Candy Store Opens on West Broadway

The Candy Isle at 2083 West 4th is one of those iconic shops I love having in my neighbourhood. The huge selection of...

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November 16, 2013

High-End Pleasure: Premium California Wine & Small Plates Pairing, November 21

On Thursday, November 21, readers with the big bucks can attend a night of premium California wines and small plates...

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October 28, 2013

Family Toy and Clothing Sale at Kitsilano Community Centre, Nov. 10

Kitsilano Community Centre will hold their annual Family Toy and Clothing Sale on Sunday, November 10 from...

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October 25, 2013

Rain or Shine Homemade Ice Cream Set to Open on West 4th

I love ice cream, especially the really rich, artisan kind that has become more popular these days. Lucky for me (but...

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October 23, 2013

Children’s Halloween Art Party at 4Cats in Kits/Point Grey

Photo credit: 4Cats Kitsilano’s 4Cats Studio is hosting a Halloween art workshop for the little artists in our...

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October 23, 2013

Running Room West 4th Store Grand Opening, Oct. 23

Good news for runners in Kitsilano, which seems to be almost everyone, no?  The Running Room opens their new location...

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October 20, 2013

Last Kitsilano Farmers Market Sunday, Oct. 20

The weather has made it very clear lately that fall is officially here. Get out and enjoy the last Kitsilano Farmers...

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October 16, 2013

Westside Family Place Hosts Annual Fundraiser, Oct. 17

Saint James Community Square in Kitsilano will be transformed into a vintage circus filled with circus acts, live music...

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