Shopping

October 11, 2012

Ayoub’s Dried Fruits and Nuts to open on West 4th

Ayoub Hosseini is a chef, but not in the traditional sense. His specialty is dried fruit and nuts. His approach,...

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October 7, 2012

Best vegan Thanksgiving dessert: Pumpkin pie from Edible Flours

  In my world, Thanksgiving simply isn’t complete without pumpkin pie. I make the same Libby’s Famous Pumpkin...

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September 11, 2012

Winterize Your Wardrobe at Kate French Wear: Thursday, Sept. 13

Style savvy shoppers in Kits took note when Lushuz Boutique vacated 2352 West 4th Ave. and Kate French Wear moved in....

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September 7, 2012

New BC Liquor Store now open in Kits

Kitsilano has a new provincial liquor store on West Broadway between Yew and Maple. The new store is a great...

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September 7, 2012

Don’t miss the Kitsilano Community Garden plant sale Saturday, Sept. 8

Kitsilano Community Garden consists of 55 plots on a large city owned lot on 6th Ave between Maple and Arbutus. I love...

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September 3, 2012

Another mobile phone store moves to West 4th

West 4th has recently become a hub of telecommunication. Telus just opened a new store at 2163 West 4th, and a new...

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August 31, 2012

What to do this (long) weekend in Kits: Aug. 31-Sept. 3

Fall fashion in stores now at Plen+y (2803 West Broadway) What to do this (long) weekend in Kits: August 31-Sept. 3...

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August 27, 2012

Obasan Organic Mattresses closes West 4th Avenue store

Obasan was a nice looking store offering organic mattresses and bedding. I have to admit that I always thought the...

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August 20, 2012

Pulpfiction Books moves to larger location on West Broadway

Hey bookworms: Pulpfiction Books, formerly located at 3133 West Broadway has moved to more spacious digs at 2754 West...

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July 30, 2012

Homecraft Importers Wool Shop on West 4th Ave. prepares to close

All of the women in my family including my in-laws can knit or crochet – except me! As the lone wolf, I have...

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