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.

July 17, 2013

Nook Restaurant Takes Over Rossini’s Beach-Front Spot at 1525 Yew Street

Mike Jeffs and Nicole Welsh, owners of the West End Italian restaurant Nook, are set for a Kitsilano expansion. Nook...

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June 28, 2013

Recipe: Goan Halibut Curry by Vij’s Railway Express Food Truck

Vij’s Railway Express food truck seems to be parked in the neighborhood more often lately. Find out when...

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June 21, 2013

New Dollar Store Open on West 4th Avenue at Macdonald

I was disappointed to see the dollar store on West Broadway and Trafalgar close earlier this year. It was great for the...

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June 14, 2013

Eastern European Restaurant Closes and Thai Restaurant Opens at Arbutus and Broadway

I had a soft spot for Transylvanian: a quaint eastern European restaurant formerly at Arbutus and West Broadway. We...

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Family • Food & Drink • News

May 17, 2013

New Granola Bars at Terra Breads + Recipe to Make Your Own

I have found myself at Terra Breads three times this week to pick up one of their new granola bars. At $2 and 200...

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May 6, 2013

Top 5 Edible Mother’s Day Gifts from Kitsilano

Help mom indulge on Mother’s Day May 12 with edible gifts from Kitsilano. Some are healthy, some are decadent....

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May 4, 2013

Eat a Carrot Cake Scone for Charity at Cobs May 4-5

The new carrot cake scone with cream cheese icing from Cobs Bread makes me weak at the knees. I can’t walk by without...

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April 21, 2013

Meet The New Bootlegger Denim Den At 2127 West 4th Ave.

Bootlegger is a national retailer that has endured the test of time. They opened doors on West 4th in March. Not...

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April 16, 2013

Raise Awareness About Children’s Health at TOMS’ Annual One Day Without Shoes Walk, April 16

Tuesday, April 16 TOMS invites you to help bring global awareness to children’s health and education by taking your...

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April 9, 2013

Get Involved–Kitsilano Community Centre Annual General Meeting, April 18

Attend the Kitsilano Community Center’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday, April 18 at 7pm to learn what is going on...

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