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East Van

The Drive vs. high-rises: Emerging Directions plan alarms Commercial Drive residents

Surprise! It's like a pop-up book, only with condo towers.

Exploring what Vancouver's culinary scene has to offer at Tasting Plates

Tasting Plates offered an opportunity to explore a variety of restaurants in East Van. From pizza and portabello fries, to cheesecake and spicy mochas, guests were put through a gastronomical journey.

Family skiing in B.C.: the snow-capped Grouse Mountain

Skiing as a beginner on the Grouse is a thrilling experience.

Top Vancouver events for Sep 22 - 25

I have always wanted one of those Vancouver neighbourhood shirts, like the ones pictured above. And this week would be a good time to wear it, since there seems to be an underlying neighbourhood...

The History of Dance, Good Fridays: Double Deuce, The Twelves and more

The sun has been shining, cherry blossoms are peeping out – could this be the start of spring? Let's get out there and enjoy all that's going on in Vancouver this weekend.