Posted by Taraneh | January 19th, 2012 | Leave a comment »
Bibo restaurant, the real deal when it comes to finding Italian cuisine in Vancouver, has new budget-friendly lunch/dinner menus. The discounted menus are valid now until the end of February. Anyone else thinking about Valentine’s Day?
Get a 3-course lunch with a glass of wine for $25. Thats 35% off the normal rates. They’re also offering a prix fixe 3-course dinner with glass of wine for $50—which is 25% off. The deals apply Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, excluding Friday and Saturday. You can take a look at the menus below. read more »
Posted by janelle | January 19th, 2012 | Leave a comment »
Whether you just started dating or have been married 30+ years, Kitsilano’s Art of Loving is hosting a Valentine’s Day event that is sure to be a little more interesting than the late seating at your favourite restaurant…and possibly preferable to a red and pink card.
Reacquaint yourself with your partner and the fun of necking like teenagers. The event promises to help you “take kissing to a whole new level.” If you attend, we want to know what that means.
The event is being held February 13 and 14th at 8pm and costs $59 per couple (pre-registration is required).
The Art of Loving, 1818 W 5th (at Burrard), 604-742-9988, Artofloving.ca
Posted by Taraneh | January 18th, 2012 | 10 Comments »
Exorbitant real estate prices are an accepted downside in Vancouver. When I go to a Kits apartment party with 30-something peers, there’s no shortage of complaints. We stand crammed like sardines in a tiny “den” bemoaning the fact that starter homes are well out of reach. Despite saving for a down payment and making offers, many are still on the hunt and losing hope.
As more media outlets focus on the middle class housing shortage in Vancouver, the big question is: How far does the average family have to move to buy a bigger home?
On housing prices
According to CBC, the average price for a resale home in Canada was $360,000 in November 2011. But $360,000 goes farther outside of Vancouver.
In Vancouver, $360,000 will only get you something like a one bedroom/one bathroom condo with 653 sq. ft. In Toronto, you can get a 765 sq. ft., one bedroom for the same price. In spots like Fredericton and Charlottetown, you can get a 3-4 bedroom, single family home for slightly less ($358,000-$359,000). (Source: CBC’s random real estate search using MLS listings.) read more »
Posted by Taraneh | January 17th, 2012 | Leave a comment »
Videomatica, former Kits video store of 29 years, donated the lion’s share of its collection to local universities UBC and SFU.
UBC will receive a whopping 28,000 DVDs, 4,000 video tapes and 900 Blu-rays, valued at $1.7 million. The titles will accessible to students, staff, faculty and the public in 2013. Simon Fraser University will receive 2,800 documentaries from the collection.
The total collection includes rare features, literary adaptations, cult/art films, foreign films from more than 75 countries and Vancouver International Film Festival selections.
Read more about Videomatica’s closing.
Read about Videomatica’s new spot in Zulu Records.
Posted by janelle | January 16th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Today I took part in the opening day of Vancouver’s second annual Hot Chocolate Festival with a hot chocolate chai at Terra Breads. In support of their favourite charities, from January 14 to February 14, thirteen of Vancouver’s top chocolatiers will create hot chocolate drinks spiked with innovative, weird and downright delicious flavours. Lucky for us, Kitsilano’s Thomas Haas and Terra Breads are key participants.
The line up of flavours is enough to make any chocolate lover drool. Flavours include hazelnut with crown royal marshmallows, white chocolate with mango and coconut, dark rum and eggnog truffle, mandarin dark chocolate, classic with soft caramel and fleur de sel and about 50 other varieties!
13 chocolatiers, 30 days, and over 50 flavours! As the weather gets colder, I am one chocolate lover who will definitely be tipping my mug for a good cause. read more »
Posted by Anthony | January 16th, 2012 | 22 Comments »
For a number of years now, the City of Vancouver has been exploring options available to implement a “Public Bike System” (PBS), otherwise known as a bike share program. The issue has resurfaced in the news recently due to conversations about BC’s bike-helmet laws, how they might affect the success of a bike-share program, and different solutions that might be used to ensure compliance with those laws. It’s an issue that affects not only BC, but also other places that have similar helmet laws, like Seattle.
The City is currently evaluating Expressions of Interest from a number of different organizations (“more than 5, less than 10″), including Montreal’s Bixi and a local group, Bikeshare BC. read more »
Posted by Emily | January 15th, 2012 | Leave a comment »
Do you have tweens? My Tween and Me, a new program at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, might be the thing for you. It’s a program for parents who want to be better equipped to help their children (covers children between or near 7-12 years-old) through their awkward preteen phase.
This six session program starts Monday, January 30th from 9:30-11:30am and runs for six consecutive weeks. It will be held at Tapestry at Westbrook Village in UBC (3338 Westbrook Mall). All you need is a Kitsilano Neighbourhood House membership to join in ($10 family membership). read more »
Posted by Rob | January 14th, 2012 | Leave a comment »
The Seaforth Highlanders Change of Command Parade and Ceremony is taking place tomorrow at the Seaforth Armouries at 1650 Burrard Street and it’s open to the public.
Seaforth Highlanders of Canada officers Paul Ursich and Scott Raesler share a few milestones along their military careers. And this Sunday afternoon, in a historical and colourful parade and ceremony, the two officers will have one more thing in common.
During the Change of Command Parade and Ceremony, Lieutenant-Colonel Paul Ursich will hand the regiment’s newly presented Regimental Colours and Commanding Officer’s sword over to Lieutenant-Colonel Scott Raesler, the symbolic act of relinquishing command of the Seaforth Highlanders.
Sunday’s Change of Command Parade and Ceremony is being held at the Seaforth Armouries (1650 Burrard Street, Vancouver) and begins at 2 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.
More information online.
Posted by Taraneh | January 13th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Do you know when The Bimini was founded? Do you know which notorious environmental activist group met at The Bimini in the 1970s to plot their campaigns?
Do you know how many craft beers are on tap at the newly re-opened Bimini? Were you aware that you can now get buttermilk-chicken-and-waffles in Kits?
Find out everything you need to know about The Bimini Public House, the province’s first pub to operate with Neighbourhood Pub License, on their new Kitsilano.ca Local Profile.
The Bimini is supporting Kitsilano.ca as a Local Profile member, which means up to date scoop on the menu and events will always be available on Kitsilano.ca. We’ll also be running some great competitions for readers with prizes from The Bimini!
This weekend at The Bimini:
Jan. 13, The Bimini Fridays, 10:00pm – 3:00am
Drink Specials: $7.85 Double Hi-Balls, Rock’N’Roll/Nu Disco/Rap/Chart Mixes with DJ grizzandole read more »
Posted by Taraneh | January 12th, 2012 | Leave a comment »
Looking for a new lunch option? BiBo just launched their “New Formula Fast and Cheap” takeaway lunch menu.
Salvatore’s famous wood-fired pizza is now available for grab-and-go by the slice. But it doesn’t stop there. Make sure and try the panino Napoletano, fritelle and calzone too.
Free lunch until Jan. 16
Bring in this coupon and get a free slice of pizza and two tasty crocchè (croquettes), now until January 16.
The BiBo, 1835 West 4th Avenue, 604.568.6177, Lunch: Noon – 3:00 pm
Bibo restaurant, the real deal when it comes to finding Italian cuisine in Vancouver, has new budget-friendly lunch/dinner menus. The discounted menus are valid now until the end of February. Anyone else thinking about Valentine’s Day?
