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Help Get A Documentary On Vancouver’s “Sandwich Nazi” Get Made

Remember that short and especially excellent NSFW Sandwich Nazi film that our friend Lewis Bennett did back in June of last year? It was about the one and only Salam Kahil, a former male escort turned delicatessen owner and DTES sandwich philanthropist. He has a well known penchant for talking frankly and humorously about sex, particularly blowjobs; dispensing the well worn tales of his most explicit exploits while expertly layering slices of cheese and meats between pieces of bread. Anyway, the film gained plenty of traction and attention and now Lewis and his film-making partners are aiming to turn it into a feature length documentary. To do so, they’re trying to raise some money on Indiegogo. Share that link today and watch the film above. The original short doc – an official selection at the Slamdance Film Festival this year – is below…

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Revolutionizing Local Food: Get to Know Farm-to-Plate Marketplace

Think of them like an online Farmers Market - one designed to collectively support local food producers, enhance transparency in the food system, and combat food insecurity.

Dosanko Restaurant Raising Funds for Jobless Staff After Recent Fire

While the restaurant undergoes renovations, which may take upwards of a couple of months to complete, GM and co-owner Akiyo Lowey has set up a GoFundMe page in order to help support their staff.

Hospitality Friends to Rally for One of Their Own With Big Aussie BBQ in East Van

The feasting will include steak sandwiches, shrimp on the barbie, veggie skewers, Aussie burgers and more.

The Writers’ Exchange Seeking Tables, Chairs, Fridge for Two New Spaces

The local kids literacy program has been able to secure new spaces, but they need some help in furnishing them...