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SHOP TALK: Park Royal announces new retailers

Fashion fundraisers, in-store events and other fashion news from around Vancouver

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Put a twinkle in Dad's eye with these Father's Day gift ideas

Children are spending more on Father's Day then years previous, but just in case, here are some gift suggestions starting from 'free'

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Vancouver no one-horse town for the Mounted Police

The VPD's Mounted Unit is often seen at the front lines of large crowds and conflicts, but it has a gentle side as well

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Blvd Skateshop finds wider wheel base on The Drive

Owner Kevin Kelly made the move from Kerrisdale to East Vancouver's Commercial Drive in 2009

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VIDEO: Free the Children, Spencer West at Vancouver's Grouse Mountain

BC Local News - Monday June 10, 2013

West will return to Grouse on June 22 to host Free the Children's Whistler Water One Climb, which raises money for Kenya.

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Shop Talk: Textile exhibit at Circle Craft Vancouver

Kirsten Chursinoff and Vanessa T. Cunningham modernize embroidery techniques; their exhibit is at Granville Island until June 18

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Health profile: Back2Health Chiropractic

"If you want your body to run like a Formula One race car, you need to be tuned up more often to stay in that kind of shape"

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OUT AFTER DARK: Craft Beer Week, Dish n Dazzle, Top Chef Canada and more

A weekly photo column of events from around Vancouver

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Shop Talk: Retail happenings in Vancouver

Our Social Fabric's warehouse sale, Just Potters marathon, Not Your Neighbourhood Garage Sale, Mom's Kisses at the daytime Emmys

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OUT AFTER DARK: Jazz Festival launch, A Better Life Foundation and more

Weekly photos feature of events from around Vancouver

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Chef Vikram Vij prepares for 'Cook Live' webcast

BC Local News - Wednesday June 5, 2013

Vij owns and operates two Indian restaurants in Vancouver, Vij's in South Granville and the more casual Rangoli.

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Spencer West coming to Grouse Mountain for Free the Children

BC Local News - Tuesday June 4, 2013

The Whistler Water One Climb is a part of Free the Children's initiative which aims to bring clean water to 100,000 people in Kenya

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In search of the perfect bra

Kelsey Klassen goes to Diane's Lingerie in Vancouver to learn more about finding the best fit

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Why cat comedy reigns on the world wide web

Vancouver based cat caregiver, whose own cat Toad is a big hit, explains why cat memes are the #1 (legal) internet activity

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Vancouver's Holt Renfrew launches H Project

New space at flagship store features artisan pieces from around the world

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How does your garden grow? Just ask Wim

Wim Vander Zalm answers fellow gardeners' questions in this easy-to-read, comprehensive new book

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Light Activewear for heavy duty yoga

Two sisters from Vancouver are raising funds for a line of active wear made from recycled plastic bottles

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SHOP TALK: Park Royal's kid-friendly LEGO Garden

Bring your family down to help Park Royal put the finishing touches on their month-long LEGO project

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SHOP TALK: West Elm Vancouver curates Etsy pop-up

Curated by Poppytalk's Jan Halvarson, West Elm Vancouver & West Elm Market will be turning their Granville Street stores into Etsy pop-ups

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The best little corsetière in Vancouver goes to Paris

Melanie Talkington sends her corset collection to the Louvre

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