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Tiny Elephant Trunk Penis Gets Up For A Polar Bear Swim

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Is there a better way to start the year than jumping into the icy cold waters of English Bay with hundreds of inappropriately dressed strangers? Probably, but it’s likely not as uproariously fun. This year, we saw the likes of Batman, Thor, a pair of gorgeous newlyweds, Wonder Woman, fundoshi-wearing Hapamen, scores of “It’s so cold and I’m still so hammered, bro” brrr-os, and even a naked dude with just a tiny elephant trunk covering his confused penis (but not his balls) goes for a refreshing, celebratory dip. Because hello 2014.

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    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.