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60 Photos From the Climate March

It has been estimated that over 100,000 people attended the Climate March in Vancouver this past Friday. We were there from the start to the end.

In retrospect, I wonder if the crowd-size estimate from the VPD wasn’t low-balled. To me it felt like the whole city had gathered at City Hall and marched together across Cambie Bridge to the Library.

Regardless of the number, it was heartwarming and inspiring to see so many kids out there trying to make their voices heard. Let’s hope they’re twice as fierce when they reach voting age.

    2024 Michelin Recognized Restaurants in Vancouver, Mapped

    All 2023 one-star designated restaurants retained their stars in 2024. None earned an additional star, and one restaurant was added to the one-star fold. Michelin also added one restaurant to their Bib Gourmand list and two were added to the Recommended Restaurants list....

    Scenes from Last Night’s Dine Out World Chef Exchange at The Acorn

    The event saw a special collaboration between The Acorn and Wilsons from Bristol, UK. Although I wasn’t among the lucky ones to score a spot at either of the sold out seatings, I was invited to slip by pre-service for a glimpse of what was to come.

    Yes Shef: An Evening In Images

    A lineup of BC's most talented women working in the hospitality sector come together in in the Star Sapphire Ballroom at the Fairmont Pacific Rim for an exceptional cause at the WORTH (Women of Recreation, Tourism & Hospitality) Association's Yes Shef event...

    Why Did Vancouver Make Front Yard Businesses Illegal?

    In the latest video from the Vancouver-curious YouTube channel 'About Here', we learn of a terrible NIMBY move of yore.