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January 18, 2012

How far does the average family have to move to buy a bigger home?

Exorbitant real estate prices are an accepted downside in Vancouver. When I go to a Kits apartment party with...

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January 17, 2012

Videomatica donates collection to UBC and SFU

Videomatica, former Kits video store of 29 years, donated the lion’s share of its collection to local universities...

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January 12, 2012

BiBo launches “New Formula Lunch Fast and Cheap”

Looking for a new lunch option? BiBo just launched their “New Formula Fast and Cheap” takeaway lunch menu....

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January 11, 2012

National Geographic includes Vancouver in “Top 10 Beach Cities”

More accolades for cosmopolitan Vancouver. Yes, we’ve come to expect them, but they’re still a nice break...

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January 10, 2012

Menus and booking now available for Dine Out Vancouver food festival Jan. 20-Feb. 5

Canada’s largest restaurant festival, Dine Out Vancouver, is back for the 10th year from January 20 to February 5....

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January 5, 2012

B.C.’s Top Ten Scams in 2012

The Top Ten Scams in 2012 list, recently released by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), along with the BC Crime...

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December 31, 2011

Kings Head Inn closing tomorrow after over 30 years in Kits

Kings Head Inn, the Yew Street institution of cheap suds and live music, is going out with a bang. According to their...

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December 31, 2011

Translink Dec. 31: How to get home on New Year’s

It’s New Year’s Eve: day of revelry, resolutions and staying out late. Just make sure you get home safe. With free...

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December 30, 2011

Winner announced for New Year’s Eve dinner giveaway at Oakwood

Thanks to all participants. The contest for New Year’s Eve dinner for two at Oakwood Canadian Bistro is now...

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December 29, 2011

Goodbye, Paboom: Doors closing Dec. 30

I’m officially bummed. Retails stores come and go on West 4th, but this one stings. Paboom, purveyor of clever...

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