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VANCOUVER EASTSIDE NEIGHBOURHOODS MAGAZINE WINTER 2024

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Welcome to the Neighbourhoods of Metro Vancouver. We now have ten guides. See our website to read them all. This is where the locals shop. It is for both locals and visitors alike and always well received by new Vancouverites.

East Vancouver is larger than most realize. Its official boundaries are from Boundary Road in the east to Ontario Street in the west and from Marine Drive in the south to Hastings Street in the north. There are several skytrain stations on the eastside: Joyce-Collingwood, Rupert Street, Renfrew Street, Commercial Drive and Main Street. There are several new community centres located on the eastside: Creekside, Mt. Pleasant, Hillcrest, Trout Lake, Kensington, Killarney, Champlain Heights and Sunset.

Not many people know that the youth band movement in Canada started in Vancouver in 1933. In the early sixties band became an accredited course in Vancouver high schools and ever since wonderful mussic programs have thrived all over Metro Vancouver. We want to tell you about some of them in a segment we call Musical Moments.

Our guides are meant to be taken with you as you visit each neighbourhood.

So get out and explore the neighbourhoods of Vancouver’s eastside.

Christopher Best

MUSIC LESSONS - FOR ALL AGES

Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Ukelele, Violin, Drums, Wind/Brass, RCM Theory

Preschool Music Programs - Ages 2-5

Learn music basics through piano, violin, ukelele and percussion

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Math and Coding Programs powered by Artificial Intelligence

Summer Camp

Develop musical knowledge and practical playing skills on the piano, violin, guitar, drums, ukelele and vocal

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North Van #130 - 2770 Valley Center Ave.

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Powell Street Craft Brewery

TROUT LAKE FARMER’S MARKET

Trout Lake Farmers Market is now open for the summer season 2023, starting April 1, 2023. Meet our vendors at Trout Lake Farmers Market each Saturday, 9am-2pm from April 1 – October 28 at the north parking lot of John Hendry Park, Lakewood Dr. & East 13th Ave.

EAST VILLAGE

Once The Popular Resort Town Of New Brighton

Vancouver East Village, come on over and rediscover the marriage of old with new. Good eats, cute shops and of course, all the personality of East Van. This is the VEV! Donald’s Market is one of the best independent markets on the Eastside of town. Groceries, produce, baked goods, condiments, meats, seafoods, frozen foods and plenty of gluten free options. Donald’s Market is a beacon in the

village for locals, having more than 25 years experience in this location and offering the best deals on a variety of goods including organic produce. We’re a diverse & authentic destination of generations old businesses and fresh new faces too, so come on over & shop, eat & wander. Try the new AER Cafe as seen below. Thanks for stopping by and remember come back soon!

SY FARM MARKET-

Cheap Asian supermarkets are a beautiful thing.

Parking is available along the side streets, as well as Hastings after 1800.

The place is authentic. Nice and dirty, with sassy staff. Just like Chinatown, but without the hobos.

The best time to hit these places is just before closing, as you can bargain for the food. The staff want to go home, and you want a discount. Everyone wins.

East Village Bakery

We are an Artisan Bakery located at 2166 East Hastings street in Vancouver (a little west of Nanaimo). We are specialized in wholesome artisan bread and Gluten Free pastries . Open Wed - Sun 9:30 am - 7 pm.

Thank you for voting us to be your most favorite Patisserie in WE Best of the City 2012 Readers’ Choice award.

Sena Travel Specializing in CROATIA, Europe’s most popular vacation spot

& all your travel needs including Dubrovnik Croatia

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Mr. Red Cafe - We are a proud local restaurant who will bring you a delicious refreshing taste of Northern Vietnam’s food. The Soul of Hanoi’s culture and cuisine right at the heart of Vancouver

The cuisine of any region holds its own sophistication, and it is the pride of the people there. Hanoi cuisine, in particular, seems to be the unison of all regions’ cuisine, each dish has its unique charm with the taste that is so familiar yet cannot be mistaken with any other province’s specialty. However, one special thing about Hanoian delicious dishes is that they are all very rustic - which tourists often call street food.

Tamam: Fine Palestinian Cuisine

Traditional Middle Eastern meals made with halal meat are the draw at this simple, laid-back eatery.

Long Live Cats and Dogs is located in the Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood of East Vancouver. We began this business to truly help pets, educate consumers and allow people to make informed decisions when it comes to their pet’s health and longevity. We also strive to promote individual artisans and crafters by bringing in unique, handmade items for your pet, and we focus on items created with recycled or environmentallyfriendly materials. We will not sell any products, no matter how popular, if we feel it is detrimental to your pet’s health.

About the Society

The Powell Street Festival first took place in 1977 and has since expanded to be one of the largest and longest-running community arts festivals in Canada.

The Powell Street Festival Society now functions as a non-profit registered charity arts organization based in Vancouver and the Paueru Gai Area—today known as the Downtown Eastside—located on the unceded territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. In addition to its signature event, The Powell Street Festival, the Society offers yearround programs and collaborates with local, national, and international organizations, artists, and communities to advance equity and well-being for all.

Mission & Values

To celebrate Japanese Canadian art and culture to connect communities.

Community: We foster engagement, collaboration and accessibility.

Artistic Excellence: We cultivate and support artists and cultural producers.

Inclusivity and Diversity: We program events and activities that welcome a wide range of participants, striving towards barrier free experiences.

Heritage: We honour the location of Paueru Gai and Japanese Canadian history. Through this, we acknowledge a larger narrative of displacement and colonization.

Resilience: We protect and maintain the financial and operational viability of the organization. Through this, we strive to sustain our capacity to fulfill our mandate and strengthen community.

Signature Event

The Powell Street Festival is a free 2-day public event, which attracts nearly 17,500 local, national and international attendees. It is held in both outdoor locations and indoor venues around the Powell Street area within Vancouver’s historic Japanese Canadian neighbourhood, on the traditional unceded territories of the Squamish, Musqueam, and Tsleil- Waututh First Nations. Influenced by typical Japanese summer festivals or matsuri, PSF features something for everyone, including dance, music, film and video, visual arts, martial arts demonstrations, amateur sumo tournament, children’s activities, participatory activities, walking tours of the historic neighbourhood, craft vendors, traditional displays, delicious Japanese food, and much more. The Festival provides a platform for Japanese Canadians to perform, display their work and gain recognition.

www.powellstreetfestival.com

Renfrew Station 35

Rupert Station 39

Joyce - Collingwood Station 43

Vancouver Technical School Music Program

The Music Program at Van Tech is home to more than 600 students engaged in concert band, orchestra, choir, and chamber music ensembles. While meaningful and lasting education is at the core of the program, more than a dozen in-school and community performances are given each year.

The Van Tech Music Program builds on the belief that all students possess both the capacity and desire to express themselves creatively as individuals and as a community. The fundamental principle of music at Van Tech does not seek to produce a collection of virtuoso musicians, but to help prepare students to be educated consumers of music in their youth and adult lives. The following excerpt from the Ministry of Education details the commitment expected from each student:

To honour the commitment to yourself, and your fellow musicians, by being prepared for for each rehearsals by making every effort to contribute the pursuit of musical excellence.

Van Tech has a long history of fine musicianship in its music ensembles. Rod Van Dorn was the first band director at Van Tech when band was on the timetable. After him came Glenn David. In 1959 there was a small band (extracurricular) directed by Mr. R.S. Thompson. There seems to have been only about 19 students involved. Then, Mark Reid moved the program into the stratosphere with his enthusiasm, committment and talent.

To read more about the history of the Van Tech music program go to https://vancouverschoolbands.wordpress.com/category/vancouver-s-s/vancouver-technicalvancouver-s-s/

To find out when their next concerts are for the upcoming year visit Van Tech Music Council on Facebook.

Lots of Furniture Stores Along Grandview Highway

The first stop on the Millenium Line east out of Broadway Station is Renfrew. Here you will find the Italian Cultural Centre and La Plaza Darco Restaurant, as well as Bentei Sushi, a Sleep Country, a Subway, Prince Chinese Seafood Restaurant, Tom’s Video, Pizza Hut and a CIBC bank. Heading east along Grandview Hwy (paralleling the skytrain route) are several furniture stores including The Brick. Other stores are J&R Furniture, Outdoor Depot, Tisol Pet Supplies, United Furniture Whse, XS Cargo, John Valk BMW and a Floor Depot. It is a short walk along Grandview over to the next skytrain station, which is Rupert Station. Take some time and drop into the many stores located between these two stations.

WHO WILL CREATE TOMORROW’S DESIGNS? MEDIA? FASHIONS? CUISINES?

The Art Institute of Vancouver provides a unique and creative environment. We succeed by giving our students the skills, confidence and credentials to start their careers.

“The instructors are all currently in the industry; their feedback is a great aid with regards to the current market.” alumni www.artinstitutes.edu/vancouver

The Story of Frog Hollow Neigbourhood House

The year was 1968, B.C.’s population had just topped 2 million. Even then, East Vancouver was considered the more affordable area to live and was traditionally home to lower-income, working class families characterized by a diverse mix of cultures and lifestyles. In 1968, the most notable building being developed on the “East Side” was the Pacific Coliseum where, that same year, musician Jimi Hendrix rocked the stage with his innovative rock/jazz sound in front of thousands of passionate Vancouver fans.

A few blocks away, another less musical sound was keeping people awake through the night. From a small bog near Skeena Terrace Housing Complex, large families of singing frogs were serenading one another. Their croaks were clear, strong, and undeniably irritating to the local residents, but paralleled the underlying struggles of the community.

A group of concerned citizens came together at Skeena Terrace to brainstorm an action plan that would raise funds for community programs, foocusing on the support oof local families and alleviating the challenges of day-to-day life. Driven by their grassroots spirit and a shared dream, this team successfully raised their voices and garnered support to get the Thunderbird Community Centre built. With inspiration from their local amphibian neighbours, they appropriately named themselves the “Frog Hollow Neighbourhood Group.”

In 1977, Frog Hollow joined the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of Greater Vancouver (now “of BC”). The new entity established: public recreation programs, preschools for working families, English as a second language and adult literacy classes. It also introduced social workers to strengthen support for the community and participation flourished!

Today, Frog Hollow has grown dramatically and offers many programs for children, families, youth, adults, seniors and the community at-large. Check us out at 2131 Renfrew Street (at 5th Ave) or online at www.froghollow.bc.ca .

The Reggis Approach

Our dedicated staff continues their journey of discovering, absorbing and embracing the world-renowned Reggio Emilia approach to childcare. This critically acclaimed method, founded in the Romagna regino of Italy, in the city of Reggio Emilia, offers a holistic, child-centered program for children between 18 months and 12 years.

Following the interests of both the child and the adult, learning and teaching happen simultaneously in an inspiring and dynamic environment. A less strructured approach and a focus on building positive relationships, art, children’s curiosity in developing the curriculum and documenting through photographs and videos allows for a rich and ever-changing, spontaneous process to develop.

Families are encouraged to participate fully and are kept up to date of the many activities and projects the children engage in.

Volunteer Opportunities

Community Events

Support for Newcomers and Immigrants

Reggio Emilia Childcare Philosophy

Copmplimentary Computer Access

Ethical Bean Coffee

Young Childrens programs

School Aged Kids programs

Pre-Teens & Youth programs

Family programs

Seniors programs

2131 Renfrew Street (at 5th avenue)

Vancouver BC, V5M 4M5

Tel: +1 604.251.1225

www.froghollow.bc.ca

The Biggest Canadian Tire Store In Town

Once you reach Rupert Street on your walk along Grandview Highway, there is a Superstore located on the northwest corner. Across Rupert Street at Grandview, a little past Rupert is a new Canadian Tire store that has to be the biggest in the lower mainland area. There is also a Price Smart Foods, a pharmacy and a Mens Work Wearhouse, all in the same complex. On the second level there is a new

Boston Pizza as well. Just south of the Rupert Station is a small strip mall where you will find Trail Appliances and Eltek Electronics; Sprott-Shaw Trade School is also nearby. On the north side of the station is a large public storage company. Explore the area and pop into Boston Pizza for lunch or a snack. The skytrain is always visible in this neighborhood, so if you need to get somewhere in a hurry?

The Canadian Tire complex at Grandview and Rupert is home to a number of businesses including Price Smart Foods, Boston Pizza, Mark’s Work Wearhouse, Pet Smart and a Starbucks Coffee. The development includes four storeys above grade and two below.

PriceSmart Foods brings simply smart meal ideas and time and money saving conveniences to east Vancouver. A brand new PriceSmart Foods store for the community of east Vancouver is also located here. The 45,700 sq ft store, which is located in the high-traffic corridor of Grandview Highway and Bentall Street, has a smart offering of low prices, timesaving meal ideas and instore conveniences like self-checkouts, all designed to save customers time and money.

This store also offers Vancouverites some smart new shopping options such as the full service pharmacy, where customers can get personalized services like

604-431-3570 www.canadiantire.ca Nutrition Tours for kids or adults and one-on-one nutrition or pharmacy advice either in-store or online. PriceSmart Foods is also proud to be adding more than 80 jobs to the local community.

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Renfrew-Collingwood is a diverse, lively, historic neighbourhood. With just over 50,000 residents the neighbourhood is home to many immigrants: 74 percent of its residents speak English as a second language. The neighbourhood is also home to the longest continuously operating school building in the city, a former two-room school house at Carleton Elementary School at Joyce and Kingsway. It

also includes the historic Firehall 15 on E. 22nd Avenue near Nootka Street. RenfrewCollingwood also offers a huge variety of ethnic restaurants catering to many different tastes. The neighbourhood has a history of working and playing together giving residents in this intercultural neighbourhood many opportunities to become engaged and involved. (continued on page 126)

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The British Columbia Beefeater Band

1969 Edinburgh Tattoo

by Christopher Best

If you were a young boy or girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen living in Vancouver in the 1960s, the Kitsie Boys were not the only band you could join. I call that period, the Golden Age of Community Bands. There were no less than five top rated community bands that you could join. Another one of those bands was the British Columbia Beefeater Band, also known as the Lion’s Band. They were the official band for the B.C. Lion’s Football Club and were a show band. They started touring in 1950, but they were not

called the Beefeaters back then. That came later in the mid 1960s when they were hired by Dal Richards to perform the halftime show between Lion’s football games. This episode looks at their first overseas trip that they made in the summer of 1969, to play in the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

The year 1969, marked the first trip off the continent to Europe for the British Columbia Beefeater Band. They arrived in London on July 21 via a PWA charter flight from Vancouver. They were quickly whisked off to Astor College in London where they spent the next three days sightseeing around London and as far away as Oxford, Warwick Castle, Stratford-on-Avon and Banbury as well as Windsor Castle and Eton. Their place of residence in London was in a residential area affiliated with Middlesex Hospital, a medical college.

On July 24th, the Beefeater Band departed England at Dover for Ostende by steamer and then coach to Brussells where they stayed overnight at the Hotel Van Belle..The next day after some sightseeing they were off to Antwerp for more sightseeing, then over the border into Holland for a two night stay in Arnheim at the Hotel Carnegie and Hotel Bakker. They toured nearby Amsterdam in the daytime.(Continued on page 93)

Shops Near The Main Street Skytrain Station

Since the rise of all the sky train stations around Greater Vancouver, shops have sprung up around their base. At Main Street, stores have relocated north on Main and along Terminal Avenue on both sides. This is where the Long & McQuade Music store is located and you really need to check it out. A pop into the train station will lend itself to a few more shops and fast food stops including a

MacDonalds. Up on 2nd Avenue going east you will find Frame of Mind and a few other interesting shops and down below on 1st Avenue are several more including the Paul Kyle Gallery and the gallery Jones. A Tim Horton is also located on Terminal before Long & McQuade Music.

RIGHT: Train Station.

Long & McQuade is the largest chain of musical instrument retailers in Canada, with 56 locations from British Columbia to Newfoundland. This means that if you’re a touring musician, you’ll have the benefit of dealing with a familiar store with consistent sales, supply, service and support no matter where your home base is.

Long & McQuade is famous for our variety and range of musical instruments and professional audio products. Whether you’re looking for a flugelhorn or the latest Special Edition Gibson guitar, you’ll find it with us. You can enjoy the convenience of seeing and comparing various options all under one roof and can often walk away on the spot with your product of choice.

Long & McQuade is the place to rent, whether it’s for a day, a week, a month or more. Think of us for parties, weddings, weekend gigs or sporting events. Renting is a great option if you only need the product for a short time or you’d like to try an instrument out before buying it. We also have special rental and rent-toown programs for schools - ask our staff for details!

Ekki Sushi. This sushi eatery is a step above the rest. It is located inside the Pacific Central Station on Station Street across from the Main Street Skytrain Station. It is located in the corner just past Hertz Car Rental. Do not let size persuade you, it is small but gaining rave reviews. Have a tast for yourself!

Casa della Pasta -

A Vancouver icon known for simple authentic Mediterranean food without the pretense.

A fulltime kitchen offering a diverse menu of delicious Mediterranean dishes. Come try our Freshly made Pasta with authentic homemade sauces. For a lighter fare, try our Pastillas or French Bread Pizzas.

Our Secret

Freshly Made Pasta Every Day. Fresh Ingredients.

Homemade Sauces With Love. Authentic Mediterranean Chefs. No Pork & No wine Cooking. Only Halal Ingredients.

Vancouver Institute of Media Arts VanArts

Within 6 months of graduation, over 90% of our students begin working in their chosen field. Those who work in the animation, visual effects, video game and film industries have their names in the credits of popular movies, TV shows and games. VanArts grads are everywhere, walking the halls of the top studios in Vancouver and beyond. We love seeing our graduates appear on the screen, and the entertainment industry is always looking for fresh talent. You could be the next one to join them.

We are constantly hearing stories from our graduates and their successful careers. Whether they are working in a studio, winning awards, traveling the world as photographers, or building the next generation of apps and online businesses, every VanArts grad has their own unique story to tell. Whatever you want to accomplish creatively and professionally, VanArts can give you the tools for a successful career.

Raincity Athletics - Raincity Athletics, home of CrossFit Pacific Central: building Vancouver’s most inclusive community of athletes. A strength, conditioning and fitness facility where anyone can find their fit.

Our Strength & Conditioning program includes the basic principals of our CrossFit program (constantly varied & functional) but without the ‘kipping’ or ‘olympic lifting’ aka the high skill gymnastics and Olympic Lifting.

Public Transit

1 block east of Main Street Skytrain station and Pacific Central Railway Station

To Dine For Eatery

We are a burger specialty shop plus much more! We also offer a wonderful Korean dish called the Original Korean Rice Bowl and our burgers are amazing too! Try one of the following: PB+Bacon burger, Holy Smokes, Flaming Burger, Korean Kimchi Burger, Crying Chicken and T.D.F Burger. The owners put alot of effort into creating each meal, as the menu should indicate. Their patties are home-made as well as their house sauce. All of their burgers are also served on brioche buns with hand cut fries that are double fried. The food is good, the service is great but if you are coming for lunch, drop by early as it does get filled up fast. Open for both dinner & lunch.

FALSE CREEK FLATS

Former

Home Of The 2010 Olympic Village

The area bordering Main Street to Cambie Street and from False Creek up to Broadway, has been transformed. This part of Vancouver, known as the False Creek Flats, has long been an industrial area, with light manufacturing being carried on primarily. Over the years there has been a slow transformation taking place, with restaurants and eateries becoming ever more plentiful. Companies such as

Toko Foods and Milano Coffee still carry on their manufacturing plants but they also run higher profile eateries, at street level. The area is bustling with other interesting businesses as well. Eclectic in nature, one never knows what one will find around the next corner, which is all part of the fun.

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The development taking place was home to the Olympic Village in February 2010. The Village is now a valuable legacy, both for the community and for sport. The Vancouver Village has been developed into a model sustainable community with market and affordable housing, parkland, and office and shopping complexes as seen in the artists conception below.

This area is called the False Creek Flats and borders Broadway, Cambie, 2nd Avenue and Main Street. Here you will find a mixture of craft breweries, eateries and coffee shops and other businesses which include the following by street: 8th Avenue, 33 Acres Brewery, Sound House, Milano Coffee, Cafe Fica, Sofa SoGood, 7th Avenue, Toko, Chairlines, emelle’s westside kitchen, Leah Alexander, Elysian Coffee, La Fabrique St. George Winery, 6th Avenue, Mt. Pleasant Vinyage & Provisions, Lonsdale Leather, 5th Avenue, Terra Breads, Martha Sturdy, Pure bread, Tacofino, Field & Social, Blaze Gourmet Burgers, 4th Avenue, R&B Brewery, Electric Bicycle Brewing, 3rd Avenue, Fife Bakery, nuba, Swiss Bakery, Faculty Brewery, Big Rock Brewery, 2nd Avenue, Mr. Sushi, Brewhall and Hon’s Wonton.

The best time to visit the Flats, is during the week as not everyone is open on the weekends. I have only mentioned a few of the many interesting businesses, so come down and have a look for yourself. (Photo by Evan Leeson)

False Creek Flats

TERRA BREADS

Back in 1993, we made our first artisan loaves at a small bakery in Vancouver — Kitsilano to be exact. And details are important to us. Always have been. From day one, we’ve made bread using the best, freshest, carefully-selected ingredients with a healthy obsession for perfection. Each and every day, we arose at baker’s hours and filled that small 4th Avenue storefront with the delicious smell of fresh baked goods. And slowly, and then not so slowly, it filled with customers — some of whom still drop by to see us every day.

Today we’re still hands-on bakers with the benefit of a few extra helping hands. We bake in stone hearth ovens, and use French linen proofing cloth. Each and every loaf is scored by hand with its signature mark. In fact, we can tell which baker scored each loaf as it’s a little like signing their work.

Perhaps most importantly, our sourdough starter actually links many of the loaves we make today with the ones from decades ago. We can get new ovens, but the essence of our foods — their very flavour — is carried through that link. In a lot of ways, we’re still the same hands-on, neighbourhood bakery we were in 1993. Just in a few more neighbourhoods.

Gusto A taste of Italy - We’ve taken classic recipes and simple ingredients to bring you a true taste of Italy. Enjoy our primo Italian food with a hearty smooch on both cheeks.

- Buono appetito!

Crispy, light Roman style pizza. A Gusto specialty, made from the finest ingredients.

Our chefs come to you direct from Italy, and are ready to prepare you something unforgettable. Try one of our incredible flavors of churned in-house Gelato.

SUBWAY @ OLYMPIC VILLAGE

Founded in 1965, SUBWAY® restaurants is the world’s largest restaurant chain, with over 41,000 locations in more than100 countries, offering a wide array of betterfor-you sandwiches and salads.

No more lineups, place your order in advance through the subway app! #Subway #vancouver #vancity #olympicvillage #lunch.

We are located at 1696 Salt Street. The owner is always on the front line with his employees providing exceptional customer service at the same time! Great spot and fantastic set up if you want a quick lunch with a client or even a colleague while enjoying a great view!

TAP & BARREL

With unobstructed views of False Creek, Science World, BC Place and Rogers Arena – our large covered and heated patio is the place to be! Bask in the sun all day or cozy up to one of our outdoor fireplaces at night.

Serving globally inspired comfort food, locally sourced & crafted in house.

Being a Taphouse, of course, is not all about the food…

All three of our locations combined have 146 taps, including several that are always on rotation to bring our guests something new and exciting every time they visit. We are proud to offer Vancouver’s largest selection of exclusively BC produced beer and wine, all on tap!

YANDOUX PATISSERIE

Owner and chef Ivy Yan specializes in French pastries and afternoon tea with a modern twist of imaginative designs and unique flavours – focusing beyond desserts and all about art.

Time, dedication, and darn good eats.

We prepare a selection of our petit cakes for our showcase each day. Every cake is made with the finest ingredient and decorated to wow the eye.

Swiss Bakery has provided Vancouver with a variety of delectable goods for close to 20 years. Swiss Bakery cultivates baking in a European style that accentuates original and hand crafted goods, like our Artisan breads, pastries, and cakes. Our soft, traditional German pretzel is one of Swiss Bakery’s specialties and is one of Vancouver Magazine’s Top 100 Best Things to Eat and Drink in Vancouver (2009).

This amazing bakery...3rd avenue off Main is going to become my weekend hangout if it’s not careful! I stepped inside and was immediately reminded of bakeries back home growing up. All different breads, just that home made look and feel to everything...

Picked up many breads which were devoured at home (there was a pecan one which they cut up for us and we managed to make it last a week!). There is some seating inside and out, and the usual choice of hot drinks. Must try the coffee next time!

Broadway (Main Street to Cambie)

Between Cambie Street and Main on Broadway (9th Avenue) you will find an amazing number of shops specializing in goods for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, fishing, soccer and much more. A lot of brand name stores like Valhalla Pure mixed in with stores such as Sports Junkies, the largest sport consignment store in BC. There is a Spot Chek located here as well as an Alpine Start Outfitters and a Soccer West. An interesting shop is called la bicicletta and it will

outfit you with anything you need when cycling. There is a Bike Doctor to fix your bikes and Dunbar Cycles for even more bikes. Pacific Angler is a great place for tackle and at Canada West Mountain School you can sign up to climb Squamish Rock. It has moved to North Van. Denman Cycle is on Main!

Pacific Angler is Vancouver’s fishing tackle shop. A full service fishing shop that has everything for the discerning angler. From Vancouver saltwater salmon to Fraser River sturgeon, from Chilliwack River Steelhead to the rainbow trout of BC lakes and from bass to bonefish we’ve got you covered. If you’re looking for a specific fishing item for your angling arsenal or thinking of planning your next BC saltwater fishing charter, Vancouver fishing trip or need some BC fishing

Information, the knowledgeable staff will provide you with the information and facts when making that decision.

78 East Broadway, (604) 872-2204

www.pacificangler.ca

for the BEST deal in NEW and USED sporting goods!!

102 W.Broadway, 604 879 6000 www.sportsjunkies.com

At Sports Junkies not only can you get a great deal on sports equipment, but you can also get your stuff fixed for very reasonable prices. All work is fully guaranteed and done by certified technicians! For a complete description of our bikes sales and services.

Sport Junkies offers ski and snowboard rentals as well as snowshoes! We offer season long leases, high performance rentals and junior equipment as well. For a full list of our rentals and prices visit our rental website.

There are two ways to get rid of your used gear. We can either buy it outright from you or you can choose to put it on consignment.

We accept any and all types of quality used sporting goods/clothing and outdoor equipment that has resale value.

vancouver animal wellness hospital

We are a full service, integrative pet hospital located in Mount Pleasant. We offer alternative / complementary diagnosis and treatment as well as conventional western medicine, dentistry and surgery. Wellness exams are booked with Dr. Goldberg, Dr. Kramer, or Dr. Redgrave for 30-45 minutes. This comprehensive exam is from nose to tail. Once you and your pet arrive at the hospital the receptionist will greet you, then take your pet’s weight and show you to one of our four spacious consultation rooms where she will then take your pet’s temperature. The veterinarian will engage you in a discussion of your pet’s history as well as any presenting symptoms or complaints. He or she will begin the exam with distant observations of your pet in the room.

eautomobilia.com is the full-service online division of Wilkinson’s Automobilia. Our retail store has been in continuous operation since October 1988, and eAutomobilia was launched in October 2000. The shop is nestled in a quiet, tree-lined street, minutes from the Vancouver downtown core. It is packed with great stuff, so much so, in fact, that it has just about reached critical mass!

Shelves and display cases run from wall to wall and from floor to (12 foot) ceiling. Everything is very well organized for the simple fact that if it weren’t, the staff would never find anything!! You can find both new and used items in the store, and there is fresh (and sometimes musty) stock arriving daily. It is the only store of its kind in British Columbia, and carries one of the largest diversity of automotive collectibles in North America. Wilkinson’s Automobilia/eAutomobilia has it all: Scale model cars, books, shop manuals, posters, art work, current and vintage magazines, as well as pins, clothing and caps. In addition to this, you can also find some more unusual items that would round off even the most avid enthusiasts collection.

An exciting community facility is located in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood! 1 Kingsway features a new community centre, library, child care centre, rental housing, and underground parking.

This project reflects Vancouver’s City Plan vision for developing neighbourhood “centres” that bring together multiple civic services. Principles of sustainability will guide the planning and design of this project to provide a safe and healthy building which makes efficient use of our natural resources and leaves the best legacy for the citizens of Vancouver.

A new 30,750 square foot Mount Pleasant Community Centre will meet the service demands of a growing community and will be more centrally located at 1 Kingsway, within the area it serves. The old community centre at 16th Avenue and Ontario Street has served the Mount Pleasant community for over 35 years. Over the past decade the centre’s cramped quarters, service limitations and need for seismic upgrading have made it clear that a new facility was needed.

The new Mount Pleasant Branch library will double in size from 5,900 square feet to 12,000 square feet enabling Vancouver Public Library to better serve Mount Pleasant’s fast growing community. A larger branch will mean more books and more services including a computer training area, a larger children’s area, a reading lounge, and improvements in reference and information services.

3 Corners Child Care Centre is a brand new facility located in the Mount Pleasant Centre at 1 Kingsway.

A Pleasant Crossroads

The Uptown Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood extends from below Broadway along Main Street up to 16th Avenue. It is a very eclectic neighbourhood going through a resurgence of sorts. Interesting eateries. coffee shops and urban fashion shops make this neighbourhood always interesting to explore. Around Broadway you will find some of the newest additions. Between 10th Avenue and

12th avenue you will find Parliament, Maizal, SingSing and Novello Coffee Shop. Back at Broadway is Fable Diner, Tatta Chulha and gather. As you move up Main Street past 12th Avenue you will encounter Fore Cast, Hyde, Turnabout, a Cobs and a Good Co.. Back at Broadway and Kingsway you will find the Kingsgate Mall with over 30 stores!

BELOW:

The Paper Crane Coffee

531 East Broadway Hours: Monday to Friday 7am to 5 pm Saturday & Sunday 8:30am to 4pm www.facebook.com/Papercranecoffee

REVIEWS: Best flat white I’ve had outside of Australia. Delicious pastries, friendly service, great vibe with gorgeous custom tables build by the owner’s brothers. I love everything about this place, right down to the two different wooden stools painted the same shade of red. Try it now before it gets super busy!

Great coffee and pastry, nice bright space with big tables, strong wifi. Muchneeded addition to the cafe-free deadzone between Main and Commercial!

Kul Cup Organic Soft Ice Cream

Our ice cream is made from Avalon organic milk, Avalon organic whipped cream, organic milk powder, organic sugar, and organic stabilizer. This results in a very smooth, creamy and milky taste.

To add other dimensions to the taste, we offer various toppings such as fresh fruits, organic granola, Swiss chocolate, natural honeycomb and many more!

Or try one of our special pre-curated flavour combinations such as organic premium matcha powder with condensed milk or caramel popcorn with caramel sauce.

We look forward to serving you a healthier ice cream experience!

Forecast Coffee came to life in the mountains of Whistler, BC through the love of the outdoors and the adventurous spirits that inhabit it. Our journey started with cafes in Whistler where we wanted to create an authentic place that brings people together to share our collective passion for the mountains, the sea, and our community.

Through this passion and years in the coffee world, we’ve grown to include a line of roasted beans including unique seasonal flavors. Our beans are all certified organic, fair-trade, and ethically sourced. We roast fresh weekly to deliver you the freshest beans at their prime. We hope to spread our Forecast flavors and mountain culture to you across the incredible communities we are so fortunate to be apart of in beautiful B.C.

The General Public is a sushi joint with a nightclub vibe! The walls are decorated with pop culture paper mache sculptures (all sporting antlers). The theme of the restaurant is (if you look on the business card) MISO HORNY, hence the antlers or horns. It is all very tongue in cheek and aimed at the 20 something crowd. It is a place to experience and get lost in and not to take too seriously. Being a sushi joint there are all sorts of sushi dishes to try and some other items as well, such as a variety of Japanese Curry bowls. They have just opened on the corner of 17th and Main. This corner (at the very end of Mt. Pleasant) is really developing fast with a new Shoppers Drugs across 17th avenue and the venerable Granville Island Toy Company opposite on the eastside of Main Street.

The Granville Island Toy Company This store has quickly become a staple of young families on Vancouver’s East side. With its friendly neighborhood feel and helpful staff, shopping for toys has never been more convenient. Mention the name “The Granville Island Toy Company” and seldom will you find a Vancouverite who doesn’t know what you are talking about. Their flagship store (located in Kids Market on Granville Island) has been serving generations of families for almost 30 years. People who used to come in as children are now coming to the store with their own kids! The Granville Island Toy Company is a family run business so they care just as much as you do about the toys your children play. Unlike the “big box stores”, the owners and staff hand select what comes into the store. Product is based on quality, not on volume. “We focus on finding suppliers who care for kids as much as we do. If it’s not goodenough for our own children to play with, then it’s not good enough for our customers.” Their motto: “We don’t cease to play because we grow old, we grow old because we cease to play.” G.B Shaw

The General Public

Clothes That Work - is Timeless.

“Over 30 years of service - now that works”

From 1977, Mark’s has evolved from one small store in Calgary, Alberta to over 350 stores across Canada. Today, we’re proud to be part of the Canadian Tire Company.

In every store, Mark’s goal is to provide our customers with “Clothes That Work” for their lifestyle 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With one stop convenience, we offer our customers exclusive private labels and Canada’s best sellers in quality casual and business wear, outdoorapparel for men and women, workwear, and safety footwear.

370 Broadway E (in Kingsgate Mall) Vancouver, BC V5T 4G5 (604) 872-8271

www.marks.com

Kingsgate Mall is located on the corner of Kingsway and Broadway in Uptown Mt. Pleasant. It has alot to offer the shopper spread over two floors. There are lots of fashion shops, Ardene, Golden Leaf Jewellers, Lolli Pretty, Mark’s, Reitmans. The upper floor is taken up primarily by a big Buy-Low Food store. Other stores located in the mall include a BC Liquor Store, Home Highlights, Easyhome, Golden Leaf Jewellers, Kingsgate Smoke Shop, Bunao Optical, Huggar’s 76 Tailor, Jay’s Barber. Shoppers Home Health Care and Wynn’s Plants & Flowers. Each shop is different and has lots to offer. Kingsgate Mall is centrally located not far from the Canada Line at Cambie and Broadway. Bus lines run alongside on Broadway as well as the Fraser bus stops right outside their door.

Lots of services to offer as well at Kingsgate Mall, BC Lottery Corp, FIDO, GVC Credit Union, Kingsgate Dental, Rogers/Cellmart Communications, Royal Bank of Canada–ATM Machines, Nextgen Bell, Sussex Insurance (Auto Plan), Freedom Mobile, Fast Cell Repairs, Mobilityf Cell care.

Come see our new stores! We are re-inventing ourselves! Over 30 stores to serve your shopping needs! Located on the corner of Kingsway and East Broadway. The mall is easily accessed by public transit.

VanPrint (formerly Outlook Office Products) got its start in 1997 selling and remanufacturing ink and toner cartridges. Beginning in 2006, we made the transition to include printing and graphic design services. Our main concern is great customer service and high quality on demand printing. At VanPrint we specialize in delivering fast, on-demand, short-run digital printing products, as well as largeformat poster and banner prints. We offer both full-service printing – from initial graphic design through to finished product – and self-service printing, with all the convenience of a home office. Our commitment to having the latest technology, most versatile equipment and highly skilled, knowledgeable staff makes your print jobs easy. By combining experience, wisdom and a knowledgeable approach, we’re confident that VanPrint has the right tools and know-how to be your print provider. We will print and ship your order within 3 business days of your proof approval (unless otherwise specified). Once we receive your order, we’ll post a proof for your review and email you a link within a day -- often the same day.

At VanPrint we specialize in delivering fast, ondemand, short-run digital printing products, as well as large-format poster and banner prints.

We offer both full-service printing - from initial graphic design through to finished product - and self-service printing, with all the convenience of a home office. www.vanprint.com 438

604.678.8666

Wedged in between Broadway, Kingsway and Main Street where they all meet is Level V Bakery and Whisk Premium Matcha. The bakery is said to be the best vegan bakery in town and Whisk, a cafe but so much more always has people inside. They both share the same premises an idea that might become even more popular as rents continue to skyrocket. These gals seem to have found a way to make it work and combat high rents as well. You can check them out st www.levelvbakery.com and at www.whiskmatcha.ca. It’s a small place but they say good things come in small packages so have a look for yourself.

39 Kingsway

778 997 2729

www.whiskmatcha.ca

Our comprehensive examination includes a detailed case history looking not only at your past eye or vision problems and concerns, but also your current and future visual needs. A full eye health examination includes a dilated exam of the internal eye, a glaucoma test, and a full refraction for both distance and near. Our equipment is state-of-the-art and is a key component to providing you with the best oculo-visual care available. A Canon auto refractor, a Reichert non-contact tonometer (to screen eye pressures), and a stereo scopic visualacuity, depth perception, and colour vision screener are all used as part of your pre-test. There’s more to healthy vision than 20/20! Our comprehensive vision exam goes beyond 20/20 to evaluate many important visual skills.

For over 15 years Murata has offered customers distinct Japanese tableware and gifts at a good value.

Over this time we have seen more people in North America became interested in, and familiar with, Japanese culture - particularly with the Japanese food culture. We have also witnessed more people seeking Japanese decorative items to to personalize their homes. This seems to be a natural movement to be found in a multi-culture city like Vancouver.

We do not want to be just an ordinary store selling Japanese tableware and gifts. We are hoping to better communicate with our customers by promoting the concept of “WA LIFESTYLE,” which brings you a feeling of warmth and peace in your life.

The Japanese character “WA” originally meant harmony, peace, and balance. It was a guiding concept in Japanese culture with various subtle yet different associated meanings.

We are excited to announce our Summer Paella Event! This is a collaboration with the Paella Guys (https://www.paellaguys.ca).

Windsor Quality Meats specialize in free range, organic and hormone free meats of the finest quality. Much of our beef and pork comes from local sources and our poultry comes from well respected free range and organic farms like Springcreek, Gelderman, Poldersides and Maple Hill farms.

We also carry potato fed beef from PEI. The potato fed cattle lends a robust beefy flavour and is considered one of the best tasting beef in North America. The superior quality of this beef is served in the finest steakhouses in Vancouver.

Another specialty popular among meat lovers at Windsor is our dry aged beef. We dry age our steaks, ribs and sirloin from 28 days and up. We can even extend the aging process to your desire for custome orders.

www.windsorqualitymeats.com

Maizal is Vancouver’s number one destination for the best Mexican

Our food and preparation is always top quality, and is never sacrificed. We are proud to offer authentic quality Main Street Mexican food created by a team of value-aligned people. Our team creates Mexican food, that we consider “works of heart”, because our main focus is to bring you a unique dining experience above all else. With choices such as burritos, nachos, and more, we invite you to enjoy top quality meals in Vancouver!

Start your day off right with a delicious meal at Maizal! A popular go-to meal is our Rice Bowl, with rice, beans, pico de gallo, your choice of meat or vegetable options, and two gluten-friendly corn tortillas.

Urban Source has been Vancouver’s number one choice for alternative art materials for over 15 years. We collect from over 100 different local industries, diverting safe, useable off-cuts, discards, misprints and over-stock from the land fill. Materials are then sorted, organized and prepared for the store. Most importantly, we come up with a variety of innovative uses for everything we collect.

Artists, designers, teachers, students, daycare workers and families rely on us for providing one of a kind art materials. Local industries are happy to have us haul away their unwanted goodies thereby reducing their disposal costs.

Come by and check out our current stock; you’ve never seen a store like this

We source out diverse and unusual manufacturing discards that are ideal for all kinds of creative projects. To eliminate overpackaging and handling, most materials are stocked in large barrels and sold in bulk.

Over 100 bins are set up at a child-friendly height encouraging kids to explore, create, and shop for themselves. Choose from three bag sizes.

10 Most Interesting Things To Do

The Granville Island Toy Company located on the corner of Main and 17th is a great place for ecofriendly toys. Its colorful frontage is delightful.

See what’s on at the Heritage Hall at 16th Avenue and Main Street.

This old building is of course a heritage building.

Try some comfort food at Burgoo and then go across the street and check out Ayoub’s. Burgoo is decked out in earth tones, with an old-world, countryside ambience. Play a game of Bingo at Planet Bingo. The stakes can be high at Planet Bingo. Come in and enjoy a game or two. A long time fixture in Mount Pleasant, it is very popular!

Smell the tempting aromas as you stroll by Adra on Main (Mediterranean). This interesting store offers a wide array of bulk items and specialty foods and is certainly inviting.

Located just south of Broadway on the west side of Main Street is Denman Bikes. Stop by and see the latest in bike designs.

Rockin Cowboys located down Broadway past Main is among the world’s leading retailers of luxury western wear and apparel. Athletes to movie stars have attested to the ultimate western experience.

Take a stroll west on 10th Avenue and see the beautiful heritage houses all listed with plaques out front explaining their origins. This unique street is lit up at Xmas time.

Would you like your eye photographed and emailed to you? Mt. Pleasant Optometry Clinic will do just that as part of their service! Call Dr. Kevin Mowbray for an appointment today!

Open since fall 2009 is the new Mount Pleasant Civic Centre located on Kingsway right where Kingsway meets Main Street. It looks pretty impressive and offers lots to see and do!

ABOVE: c1920s Heritage Hall at 14th and Main Street, VPL mountpleasanthis1

We offer compounding services:

Injectables - Intravenous, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Preservative-free-forms

Oral - Capsules, liquids, Sugar-free-forms, lactose-free-forms, Dye-free-forms

Topical - Creams, Gels, Inhalations, Nasal Inhalations, Transdermal Gels

Sublingual - Suspensions, Solutions, Troches

Suppositories - Rectal and vaginal suppositories, Rectal and vaginal enimas

Quick Facts:

- Sterile hypertonic solutions for cystic fibrosis patients available

- Vetrinary products available

- Back-ordered products such as Phenazopyridine can easily be supplied

- Some of our products come with alternate means of dispensing for our patient. We have HRT Topi-Click bottles available (Compounding is done 10 am to 6pm, seven days a week, off-site)

Why choose compounds over comercially available products? Imagine if your child needs to take medication, but is disgusted with the taste of the large pill. She spits it onto the floor. You toss the dirty pill into the garbage and try again with another pill. The same instance occurs. Was part of the pill absorbed? What do you do now? What if the pill was flavoured and smaller? Imagine how easy it would be for your kid to swallow kid-sized pills. The medicine stays in, they enjoy the taste and you won’t have wasted any of the pills!

Medications are often difficult for a variety of patients to take. Think outside of children: people afraid of needles, the elderly, those with allergies, and even our furry friends at home! Medications on the market can be filled with ingredients causing the patient to reject the medication. Our compounding is accessible for your needs, and can modify medications by extracting certain products like gluten sugar, soy, casein and even dyes. Plus we are able to customize dosages, forms, as well as strengths, so that medications can be taken as both prescribing doctor and patient see fit!

Extra Services for our Customers:

* Free usage of in-house blood pressure monitor

* Free blood pressure and glucose monitoring booklets

* Free lessons on how to use blood glucose meters

3303 Main Street (at 17th avenue) Mon - Sat: 8am - Midnight 778 328 9580 Sun: 9am - Midnight

(continued from page 50) The following day it was off to Germany to visit the famous city of Cologne. Next was a drive along the Rhine River to Bonn, the capital of West Germany and then on to the Hotel Eden in Bad Godesberg for the night.

On July 28th the band continued along the banks of the Rhine to Koblenz and then on into Luxembourg where they stayed the night at the Hotel du Parc in Echternach. In Luxembourg they saw the illuminations.

On the 29th the band drove through Luxembourg to the cathedral city of Rheims for lunch and then on to Paris for a two night stay at the hotels Splendid Lafayette and Citroen. Concerts took place in Brussels, Bonn and Paris.

They left Paris on July 31st and drove through the Picardy countryside and Flanders to Ostend.

Full Color Tattoo Opens Tonight

The 1969 Edinburgh Military Tattoo opened Friday August 15th with a special flourish of trumpets by the Royal Marines to herald what is undoubtedly a colour spectacular. It is sure to delight Princess Alexandra when she takes the salute next Friday, and catch the eye of Prince Georg of Denmark when he takes the salute tomorrow.(Continued on page 94)

Continued from page 93

The Royal Caadian Mounties unfortunately had their exciting musical ride reduced to walking pace due to the lack of space on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. The performance lacked the life of movement and the impact of the bloodcurdling charge, which has had to be missed out.

The RCMP were overshadowed somewhat by their enthusiastic young non-service colleagues in the British Columbia Beefeater Band. It is the first visit to this country by the seventy member group who all wear the Tudor style dress of the Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London. The average age is eighteen and they are led by an enthusiastic drum-major and five female jesters. Both organizations will perform in all twenty-eight performances of the tattoo.

Canadians steal the show with all that jazz

Crowds estimated at between 80,000 and 100,000 lined the route and basked in the sunshine. massed pipes and drums led the march, but the favourites with the crowd were the Canadian contingent, ed by the British Columbia Beefeater Band. Led by five baton-twirling majorettes who pranced their way along the street, the band gave an atmosphere of relaxed joviality, in contrast to the rather dour pomp of some of the military participants. They were followed by a squad of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who also received a tremendous cheer.(Cont. page 102)

You’re going to want to get out of bed for this! If you haven’t already discovered it yet, PÜR & SIMPLE is your new breakfast and lunch spot that somehow already feels like home.

We proudly deliver a menu where PÜR meets SIMPLE. PÜR and authentic yet craveable breakfast items, side by side with the SIMPLE – fresh, nutritious, and gluten friendly delights! Time to discover a bright new space where you can get lost in a casual and warm atmosphere with great conversation!

We Love Food, We Love Life!

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. YES! We know that delicious food can fulfill your life so that’s what we do. We serve up great meals and we do it affordably, it’s what we call an affordable luxury. You will find lots of familiar stuff on our menu but if you want to try something different we have that too! Each of our dishes take unexpected twists on classic recipes, so you can discover bold new flavors within your comfort zone. From bright smoothie bowls to savoury benedicts, all our artisanal meals are handcrafted with love. Once you leave, we know you’re already planning your next visit! We’re here for you so get ready for fast reliable and attentive service with a smile – tell us what you need and leave the rest in our hands!

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Seniors Hub & Neighbourly Together

Introducing at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House

What is a Seniors HUB? A Seniors HUB is a collaborative, community-based model that enables and supports seniors independence and active participation in our community. The HUB is a network of individuals, groups and organizations with the common goal to engage and serve seniors. The essential part of a Seniors HUB is that seniors lead, govern, identify needs, and organize to meet those needs.

What is Neighbourly Together? Neighbourly together trains volunteers to reach out to vulnerable seniors in our community. It is an outreach initiative which connects seniors to needed supports and creates a sense of connection and belonging.

How can you get involved?

We are looking for Neighbourly Together volunteers to help reach out to isolated and vulnerable seniors.

If you are:

 Patient, friendly and understanding

 Care about Seniors and their connection to supports and services

 Interested and able to conduct outreach

Then we would like to hear from you! Please contact the program coordinator. Anya McDonald, Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 604.879.8208

If you know of a senior who would benefit from more connection to community ser-

The ArtWay is a learning center that offers classes and workshops for adults, youth and children. Our goal is student centered learning, we teach you the basics and then you guide us. We will teach you what you want to learn, follow the path you choose to creating your own masterpieces.

The ArtWay was founded, January 2010, by prominent local artist Denna Erickson. For many years Denna has wanted to provide the community with a center that teaches art as a journey, as a process rather than as an end result. Denna teaches students how to tap into their creative side, how to put onto paper the beauty that they see around them. The ArtWay is the result of a dream – a learning center for people of all ages and ability levels. We are a business that offers classes for children youth and adults. Our aim is to enable people to explore their creative side through expression in various mediums. We believe that the making or art and expression of creativity are guided processes in which the student plays a very major role.

Harlow

Effortless, dependable + comfortable, like your favourite white cotton T. Born out of a personal need for thoughtfully + aesthetically designed, whole ingredient self care goods for skin ceremonies far + wide.

The Lion’s Den Cafe opened on the 9th day, of the 9th month of 1999. Junior, our all Canadian born lion is displayed & perserved in our restaurant for all to see. To hear the whole story...you must come to LION’S DEN CAFE @ 651 EAST 15TH... Vancouver’

Mon: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

Tue: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wed - Fri: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

Sat: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm10:00 pm

Sun: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

JAPARIBBEAN MEETS

SOUL FOOD! A combination of Caribbean and Japanese foods.

Heartbreaker Salon

We are now officially a GREEN CIRCLE SALON!

This means 100% of our salon waste is recycled, treated and/or repurposed! All hair, color tubes, foils, papers, plastics and excess chemicals are no longer going off to wreak havoc in our beautiful world.

What this means for you as a client is that you are the driving force making this possible. A $1.50 eco fee is now going to be added to each client visit to support this sustainable shift.

This is something we all at Heartbreaker really believe in and are behind, so THANK-YOU so much in advance for your support!

-Deandra, and the Heartbreakers ♥

Bloom Room Botanic Gallery

We are a full service flower and plant boutique, offering a wide range of services and indoor plants. Open 11am - 8pm info@bloomroombotanicalgallery.com

Savio Volpe is a restaurant styled after the classic osteria; rustic fare in the Italian tradition of freshness and regionality, using groceries gathered in the nearby lakes, oceans, farms and fields. Everything is prepared in the simplest, most flavourful way; pasta is handmade fresh every day – fatta a mano in casa – and meat, poultry and fish are kissed by smoke over the wood-fired grill and rotisserie. And of course, a long list of friendly Italian wines and old world coffee to inspire conversation and good cheer. Above all else, Savio celebrates liveliness, warmth and hospitality. Viva la convivialità!

Fraserhood is a unique one street, one block collection of eateries, art classes and more that is lots of fun!

ABOVE: Mrs. McKinnon pictured with members of the Canadian Beefeaters who visited her last week

Mrs. Gene McKinnon, and her restless urge for meeting young people, has seen the Canadian Mounties and Beefeaters visit her Linlithgow home. Mrs. McKinnon (85) is “queen” of the world’s liqueur industry and has Williamcraigs farm as a busy sideline to the profitable Drambuie firm of which she is chairman.

Children’s eyes sparkled for an hour as they were transported from their world of nurses and doctors. The occasion was a special show by Edinburgh Tattoo performers at the Princess Margaret Rose Hospital at Fairmilehead. Children sat in beds and looked on enthralled as kilted pipers marched up and down and redcoated soldiers playing flutes and drums wheeled and turned on the lawn.

B.C. Beefeater Band Back; British Show a ‘Smash Hit’

“We were a complete smash hit at the tattoo,” said Gordon Olson. The festival producer and many others said we were the number one item there and the producer hopes to have us back in the tattoo in 1971 or 1972. “We definitely put Canada and B.C. on the map.”

Olson said the band played before about 250,000 people at the festival and about 85 million television viewers when one night of the tatoo was broadcast by the British Broadcasting Corp. (Continued on page 105)

Continued from page 102

The band, whose members range in age from 14 to 19 was the only Canadian youth group participating in the festival, which also included the R.C.M.P. Musical Ride. The seven week tour, the first overseas tour for the band, began with performances in Belgium, Holland, West Germany, Luxembourg and France. It then performed for a month in the 90-minute tattoo, giving 28 performances consisting of a 12-minute individual act and a part in the finale of massed bands.

“We were the first of what are called show bands to appear in the tattoo,” said Olson. Band members also included the Jesters majorette group.

“The young people in the band did a great job representing Canada, both musically and personally in the way they conducted themselves,” said Olson.

The youths paid for much of the $29,000 cost of the trip themselves by raising money through bazaars and fund drives.

Festival organizers paid $5,000 of the cost and the B.C. government contributed $4,200. Each band member paid $550. A homecoming concert is scheduled for September 17 at the B.C. Lions football game in Empire Stadium.

It Ain’t Over Until Faye Leung the Hat Lady Sings

The Faye and Dean Leung Story!

How they changed the faces of Canada

Dean and Faye Leung were pioneers in blending the Chinese society with the Caucasian society in Vancouver during the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. They both fought the decades old discrimination in Canada against the Chinese and other nminorities.

Together, they accomplished many things in the fields of banking, housing, education and probably most importantly in the field of immigtration category reform. If you are from an immigrant family who came to Canada after 1967, chances are you are here because of Faye Leung. It can probably be said that Canada is multicultural today because of the efforts of Faye Leung.

Faye was also a pioneer in establishing economic ties between Canada and China starting back in 1980, through to today, when China began to open its doors after

the Cutlural Revolution. She was the first Canadian businesswoman to be invited to China by Deng Xiaoping’s government.

The last chapter in her biography is an overview of the Fantasy Gardens boondoggle which saw the first premier in Commonwealth history forced to resign due to his own corruption. Faye is beaten up and smeared by the premier’s lawyers, then the media and made the scapegoat to keep the premier out of jail. A more in-depth look at this entire affair can be read in the book below.

BOOK * BIOGRAPHY

To order a book, go to www.warfleetpress.com; click on the cover, scroll down and leave a message after the synopsis.

MOVIE: The Ghosts of Chinatown

INVESTMENT: $1 Million

INVESTORS NEEDED: 400

ABOUT: This is an opportunity for small investors to get involved for the first time in a Johnny Depp movie. Ten of Johnny Depp’s movies have either grossed over $1 Billion worldwide or grossed above $500 Million.

CONDITIONS: No money will exchange hands until a producer is on board (Ron Howard) the lead actors all signed (Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep and Sandra Oh) and a studio on board that has a distributor and can guarantee theatrical release (Disney).

RETURN: This budget covers Production $100 Million, Distribution $100 Million, Marketing $100 Million and Actor’s Residuals (cash amount the leads receive after production) $100 Million. Because we are raising the entire cost, this group will be first in line to receive compensation.

THE TRANSACTION: Once we have the investment needed, a Literary Agent in London, England will be engaged to handle all aspects of the transaction; getting a producer on board, the producer getting the actors on board and the studio. The producer will assemble his team, set a schedule and a budget and work will begin on a script.

SYNOPSIS: Faye Leung finds herself on Pender Street in front of the newly opened Chinatown Storytelling Centre. She sees visions of people she used to know going into the various businesses and they see her but say nothing. Unknowingly, she has stumbled into a parallel dimension called Ghost World. It is only for ghosts. The Office has sent down a good wizard (Meryl Streep) to rally the ghosts of Chinatown for an attack on City Hall to get the City to give Chinatown protected heritage status so it won’t disappear. The Mayor wants to sell off the buildings to developers. To read more go to our website: www.warfleetpress.com.

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In South Vancouver

• Thoughtful community evolution

• A micro-community peek into Vancouver’s future

• Six energy-efficient homes crafted in an existing neighborhood

• Built to highest standards

• Carefully designed homes, each with generous indoor and outdoor living space

8th & main