The remaining residents at Vancouver's Little Mountain site have been granted a reprieve. The Province, City, and site developer have signed an agreement that will allow up to 50 social housing units to built immediately prior to any rezoning. Councillor Kerry Jang says remaining tenants will be able to stay on-site, "How we're actually … [Read more...]
7 Sweet West Coast Fruit Festivals
July 11, 2012 by
We wait impatiently for summer to roll around for the delicious fruits (and vegetables) it brings. So why not celebrate the bounty at these choice festivals along the West Coast? Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Cool off in Rome with this sweet treat
March 14, 2012 by
Looking for a sweet treat to beat the heat? Locals line up in droves at the kiosk of "La Gratachecca del 1915" (near Isola Tiberina's bridge, the Ponte Cestio) for the most scrumptious frozen ices—more refreshing than gelato—in Rome. Thinking... Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Sweet taste of victory for Gregor Robertson
November 21, 2011 by
“Gregor. Gregor. Gregor.” That’s what hundreds of Vision Vancouver supporters chanted Saturday night as Gregor Robertson earned the right to be the city’s mayor for another three years. “Thank you people of Vancouver for electing every single candidate on the Vision Vancouver team,” a beaming Robertson told a raucous crowd at the party’s election … [Read more...]
