Allie Turner

Downtown Vancouver to lose massive Nordstrom department store very soon

Seattle-based department store Nordstrom announced Thursday (March 2) that it had made the decision to "discontinue support for Nordstrom Canada's business operations." Consequently, all of the...

'This is potentially career defining': Vancouver to host national bartending championship

Cocktail competitions can be intense affairs for both participants and spectators. We're about to get a taste of the action thanks to the upcoming Vancouver Cocktail Week (VCW)...

Where to go for dinner in Vancouver this Valentine's Day

Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Vancouver restaurants have made it clear that February 14 isn't all about couples. While some of these feature menus are designed to be...

Price check: Is Whole Foods now the most affordable grocery store in Vancouver?

Whole Foods has always had a reputation for having the most expensive groceries—its nickname "Whole Paycheque" speaks for itself. But the rising cost of food might be levelling the playing field when...

The Vancouver Christmas Market is coming back. Here's what we know so far

In a few short months, halls will be decked and lights will be strung in preparation for the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas in Vancouver means the homecoming of one of the city's...