Author: janelle

Janelle has been a Kitsilano resident for eight years and currently works and lives in the neighbourhood. Originally from a farming community in Saskatchewan, she is keenly interested in building community and food security. At Kitsilano.ca she shares tidbits on the hyper-local food scene, seasonal recipes and community events. By day, Janelle is a lawyer who works as the Director of Programming at the Pacific Business and Law Institute, a legal education company based in Kitsilano. She is also an Adjunct Professor at UBC. She is currently on maternity leave and looking forward to spending a little more time at the beach and hanging out in the neighbourhood with her family.
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David Hunter Garden Center returns to Kitsilano

In December of 2009, David Hunter Garden Centers’ Kitsilano location closed after 49 years. Despite significant community support,...

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Family, Food & Drink

Navel orange sale in Kits produce markets inspires Orange and Balsamic Chicken recipe

Navel oranges keep very well in cold storage so you can usually find them at the grocery store year round. But an orange in August tastes...

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Food & Drink, News, Real Estate, Shopping

New Davids Tea location to open soon with free shipping in the interim

I had a mild panic attack today when I realized that I am out of ‘Read My Lips’ – an amazing chocolate peppermint herbal tea from...

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Food & Drink, News, Shopping

Vancouver Olive Oil Company opens tasting bar + shop in Kits

According to a recently published book, Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil by Tom Mueller, olive oil...

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Family, Food & Drink, Shopping

Save that big shopping trip for Feb. 9: Capers to donate 5% of all sales to FarmFolk CityFolk

If you like to shop at Capers/Whole Foods in Kits, plan on doing your big shopping trip on Thursday, February 9 when 5% of sales will be...

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Family, Real Estate, Shopping

Tanglewood Books opens at Vine and West Broadway

I love books. Not only do I like to read, I like the smell and feel of a book in my hands. No matter how hard I try, I just can’t seem to...

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Family, Food & Drink, Shopping

XOXOLAT launches Chocolate 101 class + artisan box deal for Valentine’s Day

Xoxolat—pronounced sho-sho-la—is one of Vancouver’s finest chocolate shops, luckily located in Kits at 8th and Burrard...

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City recycling collectors missed many Kits homes this week

Kitsilano residents classified as “blue zone” by the City currently have their garbage and recycling collected on Wednesdays. This...