Take a break from the news cycle and help us celebrate the things we covered this week that are making Vancouver Awesome with a capital “A.”
November 24 – 30, 2018
Shelley Bolton from East Van Roasters. Photo Bob Kronbauer
1. On this week's V.I.A. podcast, we sat down with Shelley Bolton from East Van Roasters. They’re a social enterprise operated by the PHS Community Services Society and not only do they produce incredible, “bean to bar” chocolate but they also employ women who live in the DTES and face various barriers to employment.
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2. Here are 7 must-try stalls at Aberdeen Centre’s food court in Richmond.
3. Four Winds plans new craft brewery and restaurant on farmland development.
4. There' a new SFU art museum planned for Burnaby Mountain.
5. This is your last year to see one of Metro Vancouver’s most insane home holiday lights displays!
John Ribalkin stands in front of his festive home decked out for charity, at 4967 Chalet Pl., during a previous holiday season. Photo by Paul McGrath, North Shore News
6. Public art using over 200,000 lights and a Bryan Adams song brightens Lower Lonsdale.
7. There are two enormous, illuminated moose in Metro Vancouver cities.
8. Check out these 10 books every shopaholic needs to read.
9. You can experience a thrilling, FREE Lamborghini ride for a good cause.
10. Vancouver residents urged to give roosters as gifts.
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11. Two Vancouver beaches rank in world’s best beaches roundup.
12. This B.C. resort offers awe-inspiring views from oceanside mineral baths.
13. UBC researchers discover wasp that turns spiders into hypnotized zombies.
14. You can get fried chicken 24/7 at this Metro Vancouver joint.
15. This mesmerizing northern lights viewing lodge is only a two hour flight from Vancouver.
Aurora borealis with silhouette standing man on the mountain / Shutterstock
16. 18 years on, shower program brings comfort to Kitsilano’s homeless population.
17. Vancouver salmon researcher receives national nod.
18. Vancouver forecast now calling for over a week of bright sunshine.
19. 13-year-old from Richmond wins BC Youth Talent Search.
20. Over a million breathtaking lights will twinkle in VanDusen Garden this winter.
21. Kids in the Hall’s Kevin McDonald brings his improv chops to Vancouver.
22. Koi rescued from rogue otter’s clutches settle into temporary home at the Vancouver Aquarium.
23. This sensational photo of Vancouver's remaining fall colours.
24. You can fly from Metro Vancouver to Ontario for only $89 CAD direct.
25. Here are 6 AWESOME holiday gifts that you can get in Vancouver for $50 or less!
