janelle Author 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.

October 15, 2013

YYoga Opens Another Studio in the ‘Hood at Fir and West 6th

YYoga has been ranked the best yoga studio in Vancouver by various publications. The Kitsilano West 4th location is...

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October 6, 2013

Yarrrr! Trader Joe’s Loses Lawsuit Against Kitsilano’s Pirate Joe’s

Good news for Kitsilano fans of Trader Joe’s triple ginger snap cookies, pumpkin butter, chocolate covered potato...

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October 3, 2013

Grand Opening of David Eby’s Kitsilano-Point Grey Community Office, Oct. 6

Kitsilano MLA David Eby invites all Kits residents to join him at the grand opening on the Vancouver-Point Grey...

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October 1, 2013

Visit 8 Kitsilano Restaurants During Tasting Plates West 4th – Sunday, Oct. 6

Salvadoran food truck Guanaco prepares pupusas and tamales. (Image: Guanaco) We’ve posted on Feast of Fourth, the...

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October 1, 2013

Moule Closes Their West 4th Store

Moule is one of those rare boutiques with something chic for everyone – women, men, kids and the home. For years,...

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August 20, 2013

Free Comedy Every Thursday at Rowan’s Roof

I live right around the corner from Rowan’s Roof, but haven’t been to this pub since it changed hands years ago....

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August 16, 2013

Neverland Tea Salon to Open at 3066 West Broadway this September

Is it just me or is tea the new coffee? Following on the heels O5‘s success, the  tea trend in Kits is still...

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August 2, 2013

The August Jack Brings Tapas and Craft Beer to Kits

Room 18 at 2042 West 4th Avenue closed suddenly earlier this year. For those who missed it, the lounge has been...

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July 31, 2013

Visiting La Taqueria Pinche Taco Truck in Kits

I have seen La Taqueria food truck in Kits over lunch almost everyday this week. The truck has a devoted following and...

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July 26, 2013

Local Blueberries on Sale + Summer Berry Crisp Recipe

Persia Foods at West Broadway/McDonald (2827 West Broadway) in Kitsilano has been selling local blueberries for...

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