Podcasts about Gastown

Rivka and Frank are joined by attorney and legal organizer Don to talk about the 1981 cult classic Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior. The three compare the political formations and ideologies inherent to both the communists of proto-Gastown and the violent raiders of Lord Humungus' gang. They also unpack the nature of the film's unreliable narrator, whether Max is even a good guy (a former cop?!), and if aesthetic expression is a fundamental component of post-apocalyptic survival.  MVC will be taking a break for May but will return with new episodes in June!

In this episode of the addy Podcast, Steve Jagger sits down with Jon Stovell, President of Reliance Properties, to discuss Vancouver's real estate landscape, heritage restoration, and the challenges of housing affordability. Jon shares insights on how Reliance has grown into one of Gastown's largest property owners, the complexities of heritage renovations, and the current state of housing development in British Columbia. They also explore the impact of government policies, rising construction costs, and what the future holds for real estate in 2025 and beyond. Topics Covered: - Jon's unique journey from racing pigeons to real estate - The business of heritage restoration and adaptive reuse - How government policies shape Vancouver's housing market - The challenges of developing new projects in today's economy - Predictions for the future of real estate in BC Connect with Jon Stovell: https://relianceproperties.ca/about/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonstovell/ ------ To learn more about addy and sign up - https://addyinvest.ca/ Download the app iOS - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/addy-real-estate-investing/id1595926089 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.addyinvest.app&hl=en_CA Follow the addy social channels to keep up with everything that's happening in the addy community: Discord: https://discord.gg/addy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@addyinvest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/addyinvest/ Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/addyinvest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/addyinvest/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/addyinvest Disclaimer Purchasing investments made accessible through addy will unless otherwise indicated be conducted by by registered dealers (including, in the case of exempt market products, exempt market dealers), registered or exempt funding portals or directly by issuers of securities. The information provided on addy's website, webinars, blog, emails and accompanying material is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute or form any part of any offer or invitation or other solicitation or recommendation to purchase any securities. It should not be considered financial or professional advice. You should consult with a professional to determine what may be best for your individual needs. Forward-Looking Statements Some information contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation (collectively "forward-looking statements"). The use of the words "intention", "will", "may", "can", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although addy believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and/or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements since addy can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the date of this news release and addy does not undertake any obligations to publicly update and/or revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of additional information, future events and/or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

Things accomplished by Vancouver City Council: The Vibrant Vancouver: City Council Strategic Priorities Mid-Term Progress Report highlights progress on nine strategic objectives aimed at making Vancouver a sustainable, inclusive, and thriving city. Key achievements include: Vibrant and Diverse City: Investment in cultural and sporting events, revitalization of Chinatown and Gastown, and enhancements to public spaces like parks and plazas. Housing: Doubling rental housing starts, introducing multiplex zoning, and expediting permits for affordable housing. Major projects include the Broadway Plan and leveraging City-owned land for middle-income housing. AND MORE! Guest: Mike Klassen - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are we experiencing a surge of violence in Metro Vancouver?! The Trudeau government is promising to arm our borders with more drones and helicopters. This is being done in light of President-elect Donald Trump's threatened tariffs. For the first time ever, the chimes in the Gastown Steam clock are being changed to highlight the arrival of Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour". From now until December 13th, the clock will play Swift's hit song "Shake It Off". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seit etlichen Folgen waren wir nicht mehr im schönen Kanada. Das wollten wir ändern und haben zwei interessante Geschichten rausgesucht. Bei Katharina geht es um einen Geisterzug, der auch lange nach Stilllegung noch für Aufsehen sorgt. In Diandras Geschichte geht es in ein Restaurant einer bekannten Kette, in denen vier Geister beheimatet sind.

“If the Ghostbusters and the Scooby-Doo gang got stoned together in Stanley Park and Frankensteined a high-larious single-camera sitcom, it would probably look something like Paranormal Solutions Inc.” That's how our valiant host Sabrina Rani Furminger opened an article she wrote in 2016 for the Westender newspaper about the first season of Paranormal Solutions Inc., a fabulous series from the funniest people in Vancouver. Eight years later – and nearly 10 years after visiting their set in Gastown where they filmed much of season one – the Paranormal Solutions Inc. gang is back, with season two. This time around, the PSI gang is even funnier, more of a collective hot mess, and getting themselves into even zanier and grosser paranormal situations than in season one, even serving up a delightful smorgasbord of homages to some of our favourite horror properties, from The Blair Witch Project to Halloween to The Shining to Cujo – and, for some reason, there's also a lot of kale. Paranormal Solutions Inc. stars David Milchard, Julia Benson, Nicholas Carella, Daniel Bacon, Diana Bang, Christina Sicoli, and Matt Clarke, with cameos from local favourites like Sara Canning and Jordan Connor. It's produced by Tilt 9 Entertainment and executive produced by another long list of our favourites: Milchard, Carella, Clarke, Michelle Ouellet, and Dylan Collingwood. In this rambunctious episode, Sabrina is joined by Nicholas Carella and Matthew Clarke to talk about the how's and why's and WTF's (including the joys and challenges of acting opposite a taxidermied rodent) of this side-splitting horror comedy series. Episode sponsor: UBCP/ACTRA

GUEST: Kim Briscoe, Owner of Kimprints, an art and frame store in Gastown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have recently returned from a fair bit of solo travel that included time with friends, family, and some study. There is something special about travelling alone that is uniquely thought provoking. I am reminded of a quote that I’m not able to determine the provenance of but that has long rattled around my head – ‘there is no loneliness quite like the loneliness of a long drive home late at night, having visited worlds that no one else will ever know.’ I’m confident the same can be said of a long overnight flight returning home, too. This mix was recorded live in Vancouver on the first weekend of the trip at my good friend Dan’s groovy inner city pad. It carries throughout a couple of relevant thematic elements, and served as my soundtrack for the rest of the journey. With a DJ booth facing the outdoor terrace, and the terrace offering an elevated view of Gastown, Chinatown and surrounds with all of its urban grit and energy, Dan’s place was a really fun space to catch up with friends and reconnect.

Join host Claire Brown (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatcsees⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) as she sits down with award winning Middle Grade author Jessica Renwick! Jessica talks about her process, her latest release Ghosts of Gastown, and much more. Connect with the host on (X)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page, or website (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rdpl.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) for more information.

David Eby has announced the expansion of 60/40 mortgage housing program Angela Calla - Mortgage Expert and Author also host of The Mortgage Show on CKNW Vancouver to boost Gastown policing, in bid ‘to bring back a sense of safety' Walley Wargolet - Executive Director, Gastown Business Improvement Society NDP Housing announcement is a huge one Richard Zussman - Global BC Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver to boost Gastown policing, in bid ‘to bring back a sense of safety' Walley Wargolet - Executive Director, Gastown Business Improvement Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the completion of this summer's Water Street Pedestrian Zone Pilot on September 2 approaches, the City invites residents, visitors, and businesses to share their feedback through the online survey and to stop by Gastown to “Walk on Water.”   Guest: Wally Wargolet - Executive Director of the Gastown Business Improvement Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Gastown business owner is speaking out about pedestrianization!  Guest: Subha Nair - Business and Property owner of Michelle's in Gastown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Gastown businessowner is speaking out on the pedestrianization of the iconic neighbourhood. Why we need more guide dog raisers! Finally, Jody has a conversation with the one and only Dawn Chubai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pedestrian-only Water Street gets the thumbs down from Gastown businesses. Guest: Kim Briscoe - Owner of Kimprints, an art and frame store in Gastown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

West Vancouver is reconsidering rezoning requirements. A local Vancouver business is being repeatedly targeted by thieves. Gastown business owners are speaking out against turning Water Street into a pedestrian-only zone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, I feature Mish Mish Bakery that opened recently in Fraserhood. I feature Okuizakaya in Gastown. I feature The Art of Giving Afternoon Tea at 137 Pillars Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. I talk about some Upcoming Food and Music Events that include Carnival del Sol and the Vancouver Folk Music Festival I feature the Summer Water Lilies Afternoon Tea at the Siam Kempinski Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. I talk about Fly Over Canada and their new film Awaken Canada. I talk about our Corporate Food Tours. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok and X @Vanfoodster as well to visit VancouverFoodster.com for everything food in Vancouver and beyond.

A new pilot project is making the iconic Gastown car-free all summer! Guest: Elise Yurkowski - Director of Marketing, Gastown Business Improvement Society  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is about as full range spirituality as I've ever gotten! I talk about… Eyebrow lamination and bikini waxing Learning how to be a more "Benevolent Queen Leader" in EVERY area of my life (not just work) The ALCHEMY OF VOWS: Intention + sound + community = VERY POWERFUL did you know that my wedding dress was actually a bathing suit cover up that I accidentally purchased online from Australia? Oopsie. But...it worked! And I'm sharing some of the rituals that we created that could be used for all kinds of important passages in life. Other keywords: "gluten free wedding," "no pre-nup" and "people gonna be people." This episode of WITH LOVE, DANIELLE (Ep 117) is the BTS of our wedding, but also the profound learnings that came from the planning and the actual crossing of a threshold. If you want the WEDDING ALBUM that accompanies this, mucho beautiful photos are all in my last SACRED WEEKENDS issue. MENTIONED IN EPISODE 117

We discuss the latest film by George Miller, #furiosa #madmax #chrishemsworth #anyataylorjoy Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@moronsmincemoviesInstagram:https://www.Instagram.com/moronsmincemovieshttps://www.Instagram.com/samtheinkblothttps://www.Instagram.com/arkham_arturoAudio Versions:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IgR9Sh6B95Ms9fyx28jOl?si=7d622da186ba4215Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/morons-mince-movies/id1581117590Twitter:https://www.twitter.com/samtheinkblotFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/samtheinkblotIntro 00:00General Thoughts 02:25Dementus 17:50Post-Credit scene 20:25Uble's ignorance 22:23Furiosa's tragedy 26:00Dementus invades Citadel and Gastown 32:10Furiosa's ascension 37:10Furiosa's revenge 48:55Grades 54:28 Become a Patreon supporter Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/MoronsMakeSense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we travel to Vancouver, British Columbia, on the west coast of Canada. I chatted with Robert Conrad, president of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada in Vancouver, to learn about some great ways to enjoy the night sky. I also share some super fun nighttime activities for those cloudy nights. Visit NightSkyTourist.com/96 for more information about this episode. CHECK OUT THESE LINKS FROM EPISODE 96: Royal Astronomical Society of Canada- Vancouver: https://rasc-vancouver.com/  Vancouver Astronomy Meetup Group: https://www.meetup.com/astronomy-131/  RASC-Vancouver Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rascvancouver/  RASC- Vancouver Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RASCVancouver  Whistler Astronomy Club Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/326912794079774  Light Pollution Map: https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/  Native Skywatchers Ojibwe Star Map: https://www.nativeskywatchers.com/resources.html  Stellarium: https://stellarium-web.org/  Clear Outside (cloud forecast & map): https://clearoutside.com/forecast/50.7/-3.52  Lost Souls of Gastown tours: https://forbiddenvancouver.ca/lost-souls-of-gastown-vancouver-tour/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9IayBhBJEiwAVuc3fiEmwiWlrLBVCULeer9k4mARR5hBivOF49k9vwFiC_FbJwMDha0MlhoCMlEQAvD_BwE  Richmond Night Market: https://richmondnightmarket.com/  Stanley Park: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park.aspx  Grouse Mountain: https://www.grousemountain.com/  Capilano Suspension Bridge Park: https://www.capbridge.com/  Rate Night Sky Tourist with 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. THANK YOU! FOLLOW NIGHT SKY TOURIST ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightSkyTourist  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightskytourist/  SPREAD THE WORD Help us reach more people by subscribing to the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with others. GET TO KNOW US MORE Visit NightSkyTourist.com to read our great blog articles, check out our resource page, and sign up for our newsletters. Our monthly newsletter has content that is exclusive for subscribers. SHARE YOUR QUESTION We want to hear your questions. They could even become part of a future Q&A. Record your question in a voice memo on your smartphone and email it to us at Hello@NightSkyTourist.com. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS Email us at Hello@NightSkyTourist.com.

What's gladding your sad these days? Or, what's the glad to your sad? We want to hear from YOU, the listener, about your local remedies for melancholy, your cures for life's manures. Shoot us a message on Instagram, and let us know what's uplifting you these days! If you need a laugh, you're in luck: We have a recording of our SAD Comedy: Sports Edition show that we held at Bells & Whistles back in February! The lineup includes local comedians Paul Hickey (@pawfatwood), Megan Milton (@megan.mish.mash), Steev Letts (@steevletts), Niki Mohrdar (@niki.mohrdar), Jackie Hoffart (@ostensiblyclear) and An Te Chu (@antechu). Next up on the calendar: SAD's "Texture" launch party. Come celebrate the release of our 36th issue on May 11 at F as in Frank's Gastown location. Go to https://www.sadmag.ca/ for more details and to buy tickets.

On todays podcast I am very happy to chat with Brandon Grossutti of Pidgin Restaurant in Vancouver. A Vancouver native, Brandon's unique story of a real BC man, has taken him from fishing boats in the Haida Gwaii to owning an incredible popular upscale ding restaurant in Gastown. His lived perspective as small restaurant owner in the heart of the chaos of the DTES give Brandon a hard knox perspective of the restaurant business. His love of hospitality, his team and his family fuel his passion for making every guest who walks through Pidgin's feel like they are coming home themselves. I hope you enjoy the stories and insights. 

Over-the-top ghost stories infect, what's considered, Vancouver's most haunted building, the 1915 CPR Train Station.  With a violent end of the Brakeman who is said to haunt the station and Gastown.  And then, the must more robust Halifax Citadel.  Surrounding the active Grey Lady… star of the Haunted Canada Stamp, and... nightmares of Security Guards! --- Comment and read articles at www.ghostwalks.com CONTACT FORM

Today's IMPACT guest is Ken Sim, Vancouver's 41st Mayor and the first Chinese Canadian in the role. We'll discuss: Tackling homelessness. Affordable high-density housing strategies. Support for homeless youth. Revitalizing community spirit. Renewing Chinatown and Gastown. Maintaining Vancouver as "North America's most livable city 2023." Ways to help Vancouver's homeless youth. Bio: Ken Sim, a Vancouver native and UBC Sauder School of Business alum, is a successful entrepreneur who founded Nurse Next Door Home Healthcare Services and Rosemary Rocksalt Bagels. Alongside his wife Teena and their four sons, Ken is dedicated to transforming Vancouver into a thriving, safe, and inclusive city. His achievements include two Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. Elected in 2022 as Vancouver's mayor, he's focused on growth and opportunity for all. Social: X/Twitter: @kensimcity | Instagram: @kensimcity | Facebook: /kensimcity @cityofvancouver #cityofvancouver #homelessness #rents #vancouvercityoffun #vancouverentertainment #twinflamesentertainment @twinflamesentertainment @realimpactpod #impact #makingadifference @gatheringoftitans #gatheringoftitans #kensimmayor #kensim #affordablehousing #tacklinghomelessness #supportforhomelessyouth #revitalizingcommunityspirit #vancouverchinatown #mostliveablecity  

In this instalment we welcome of first guest on the show, Ben Durham, to discuss his bike life in Fake London. We also talk about car-free Gastown in Vancouver, Kansas City's new stadium controversy, speed governors in cars, and the fact that you CAN cycle in the winter.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comFind Ben here > bendurham.cahttps://www.youtube.com/@BenDurhamPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@niclaporteLinks from our conversation:Car-free Gastown: http://tinyurl.com/28ktjwn9Kansas City Stadium: http://tinyurl.com/twuhr7bnSpeed Gov. Bill: http://tinyurl.com/3b8u6wa6

Seg 1: How language influences political outcomes Researchers recently investigated the impact of generic language on political polarization in the United States. Guest: Gustavo Novoa, Doctoral Candidate in Political Science at Columbia University Seg 2: Scott's Thoughts: Would you be proud of taking advantage of Costco? A woman on TikTok is being dragged over the coals because of her return of a couch to Costco, 2 years after she purchased it. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria:  We continue to follow the exit of Selena Robinson and the ongoing fallout from her comments. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Should parents be held accountable for their child's crimes? The legal system often struggles to establish a clear link between parental actions and the ensuing violence by their children, prompting infrequent instances of parents being charged. Guest: Joe Barrett, Senior Midwest Correspondent for the Wall Street Journal Seg 5: The new trend of Flip Phone February It's essentially a follow up to dry January where you give up your smartphone for a month. Guest: Sarah Thibault, LA Based artist, blogger, and podcaster. Seg 6: Inside the sexual assault case against the Calgary Stampede The Calgary Stampede and a class-action lawsuit involve allegations of sexual abuse by a staff member at the Young Canadians School of Performing Arts, which is associated with the Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show. Guest: Carrie Tait, Reporter for the Globe and Mail Seg 7: Could Gastown go car-free? A new proposal focuses on transforming Water Street, spanning from Richards to Cambie streets, into a car-free area, while the two interior blocks of Water Street, from Cambie through Abbott and Carrall streets, would be designated as "car-light." Guest: Peter Meisner, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new proposal focuses on transforming Water Street, spanning from Richards to Cambie streets, into a car-free area, while the two interior blocks of Water Street, from Cambie through Abbott and Carrall streets, would be designated as "car-light." Guest: Peter Meisner, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have an amazing duo joining us on the podcast. Pastry Chef Celeste Mah and Chef Ross Larkin of Portage, of a fairly new restaurant in St. Johns Newfoundland. Celeste an East Van native and Ross a traveler from St. Johns met here in Vancouver cooking at Chambar. Their love of food and for each other took them both back to Newfoundland to work with an old friend Jeremy Charles at the now closed Raymonds restaurant. They opened Portage in the summer of 2022 and are now the boss or bosses. Celeste and Ross were  in Vancouver hosting a dinner with the folks at L' Abattoir Restaurant in Gastown and between that and visiting family they took some time to come down for a chat. 

Vancouver City Council meets next week to talk about those 100 mental health nurses promised in the last election campaign. It's also going to look at a people-focused Gastown and revisit the living wage debate. Ian Mass joins us with these stories and more in his regular City Beat report.

Craig Patterson and Martin Moriarty, Senior Vice President at Marcus & Millichap, discuss the dynamic nature of Vancouver's retail market and growth. Moriarty sheds light on the transformation of key areas like the luxury zone along Alberni Street, the vibrancy of Robson Street, and the promising developments around Granville Street. He notes the arrival of high-profile brands like Balenciaga, signalling a robust and diverse retail environment. In their conversation, they touch upon the significant transformations in areas like Oakridge Park and West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano. Moriarty speaks about the comprehensive redevelopment of Oakridge Centre into a mixed-use space, highlighting the expected influx of luxury retailers and the positive impact on the city's retail landscape. The discussion also covers the evolution of West 4th into a hub for direct-to-consumer and outdoor brands, reflecting the street's unique identity and its appeal to a millennial demographic. Patterson and Moriarty then discuss the challenges and successes in revitalizing areas like Gastown, noting the recent upturn in retail activity and the potential pedestrianization of Water Street. Martin expresses optimism about the future of Vancouver's retail sectors, underlining the city's growing appeal on a global scale and its ability to attract diverse international retailers. The conversation concludes with a positive outlook on Vancouver's continued growth and its evolving role in the global retail marketplace.Interviewed this episode:Martin Moriarty, Senior Vice President at Marcus & MillichapMarcus & Millichap This podcast is the audio version of the The Interview Series video podcasts by Retail Insider Canada are available through our Retail Insider YouTube Channel where you can subscribe and be notified when new video episodes are available. Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Retail Insider Podcast! Follow Craig:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/CraigPattersonTorontoInstagram: @craig_patterson_torontoTwitter: @RI_EICFollow Retail Insider:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/Retail-InsiderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetailInsider/Twitter: @RetailInsider_Instagram: @Retail_Insider_CanadaListen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastStitcherShare your thoughts!Drop us a line at Craig@Retail-Insider.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!Background Music Credit: Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Craig and Lee delve into a detailed comparison of the retail landscapes in Vancouver and San Francisco. The discussion starts with the alarming number of store closures in San Francisco, where Market Street and Union Square. Vancouver seems to be more resilient in this regard, especially in popular areas like Robson Street and Granville Street. The conversation takes a somber turn as they address the issue of poverty and homelessness which is more concentrated in Vancouver, notably in the Downtown East Side, leading to challenges for retailers in the area. The dialogue transitions to the topic of retail crime, with both cities grappling with theft and shoplifting problems. San Francisco's retail crime appears to be more brazen, while Vancouver is not immune to these issues. The situation has led to a coalition in British Columbia to address these challenges, impacting retailers of all sizes. Despite these hurdles, high-end retailers in San Francisco's Union Square area are reported to be thriving, highlighting the persistence of luxury brands given the wealth in the city. Both cities offer a unique shopping experience, with San Francisco featuring a wide range of luxury boutiques and Vancouver ranking as the second-best city for luxury shopping in Canada, with continued growth potential. The discussion concludes with a visit to Gastown and the Woodward's atrium, highlighting the architectural and historical significance of the area. While they appreciate the unique elements, the hosts acknowledge the challenges posed by addiction and homelessness. Despite these difficulties, they hope for positive change in the future and emphasize the importance of discussing and addressing these issues in the retail context. Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Retail Insider Podcast!Follow Craig:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/CraigPattersonTorontoInstagram: @craig_patterson_torontoTwitter: @RI_EICFollow Retail Insider:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/Retail-InsiderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetailInsider/Twitter: @RetailInsider_Instagram: @Retail_Insider_CanadaListen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastStitcherShare your thoughts!Drop us a line at Craig@Retail-Insider.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!Background Music Credit: Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Bonnie Northgraves joins us fresh off of finishing the 2023 Vancouver Triathlon. Bonnie is a trumpet player, singer, and piano player known for leading her own groups in the trad, vintage jazz, and New Orleans styles. She has three projects available on her Bandcamp: Welcome to Trashland, Bonnie Northgraves and the Brown Sugar Bears, and Between Then and Now. She also books jazz for 2nd Floor Gastown, a venue on Water Street.--Happy 150th episode to James Olson at Pacific Sound Radio!Pacific Sound Radio has joined the Chernoff Music podcast family. It's the longest-running music interview podcast in Vancouver; add Pacific Sound Radio to your listening app or visit pacificsoundradio.com to learn more about the show.Become a member for free today at rhythmchanges.ca.

The Banchiere inspection point proves to be exciting in at least one way for Bly, who continues making friends wherever he goes; Liblet gets to see shiny things and lick them and marvels at personal space before most of the whole crew goes for something everyone must eat in Filly... cheesesteaks!Episode 2/15Content Warnings: Adult Content, Adult Language, ProfanityBly Moons is RuLiblet Thumblejump is HarmAfter the Bomb® RPG, The Rifter®, and Megaverse® are © Copyright and Registered Trademarks owned by Palladium Books Inc and Kevin Siembieda. Used with permission. You can find it and other RPG products at www.palladiumbooks.com or wherever great role-playing games are sold!  You can also find all issues of The Rifter® and most of Palladium Books' other products in digital form on www.drivethrurpg.com, and you can support the show at no cost to yourself when you buy them by using our affiliate link included in the show notes! https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=177655 Our theme song is "Uplifting Ballad" by the talented Alexander Nakarada, used under extended license which includes synch licensing.  You can find this and his other works at www.serpentsoundstudios.comIf you want to reach out to the Real Play Games Podcast, feel free to email us at realplaygamespodcast@gmail.com or reach us on Twitter @realplaypod or via Tumblr under RealPlayGamesPodcast  If you'd like to help support the show, as well as get early access to episodes, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes looks at how we make our adventures, head on over to www.patreon.com/realplaygamespod and become a Patron today! Support the show

The day of the big match! Man United v City in the FA Cup Final at 7am. Which posed a problem for me, logistically speaking, as The Saturday Edge On Folk runs from 8am to noon. What to do? Where to go? I decided to pre-record the show and go to The Lamplighter in Gastown with a couple of hundred Reds. Disappointing outcome, though. The show featured some old faves and some brand new faves, with lots of African, Scandinavian, Celtic, and especially Canadian folk and roots music - including features on the two BC bands playing The Rogue next Thursday June 8th: Golden Shoals and Elise Boeur & Adam Iredale-Gray.

 B.C's Court of Appeal upholds New Westminster's rental-only zoning Patrick Johnstone, Mayor of New Westminster discusses New Westminster's rental-only zoning BC Hydro's time-of-use rates proposal Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses BC Hydro's time-of-use rates proposal Revamping Gastown Sarah Kirby Yung, Vancouver City Councillor discusses the methods the city is using to revamp Gastown The effect of the Delta Port Expansion on Southern Gulf Islands Mary Desprez, Ladysmith resident, for South Coast Ship Watch Alliance discusses the effect the Delta Port Expansion will have on the Southern Gulf Islands How will the Writers Strike in Hollywood affect B.C's film industry? Amy Lang, President of North Shore Studios & Mammoth Studios discusses how the Writers Strike in Hollywood affect B.C's film industry Big Fight in Little Chinatown - the documentary on battling gentrification across North America Karen Cho, Director of Big Fight in Little Chinatown discusses her film on battling gentrification across North America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Kirby Yung, Vancouver City Councillor discusses the methods the city is using to revamp Gastown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the newest "Casual Conversations with The Classic '' episode, Justin chats WWE Hall of Famer and all-time legend Trish Stratus live at Greta Bar in Gastown, Vancouver! They discuss 30 years of Raw, who should be in the Hall of Fame, her ideal Team Trish, Canada's Got Talent and much more! Enjoy! Social Handles Trish Stratus - @trishstratuscom Justin Dhillon - @thewrestlingclassic (IG) & @twcworldwide (Twitter)www.justindhillon.comJoin the Discord Communityhttps://linktr.ee/thewrestlingclassicAll Episodes are on "The Wrestling Classic" Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQOYraeFlX-xd8f3adQtTw

This time, Laura is one brave mama as she takes her 8 and 10 year olds on a road trip to British Columbia, Canada! Join us as we wander the charming streets of Victoria, try raw octopus, jump into freezing water at the most beautiful swimming hole ever ever, navigate ferries, explore Vancouver's museums, restaurants and historic Gastown.  Zabyme by Sam Castandet et son Orchestre Antillais and The City Wakes Up by Jonas Hipper are licesnsed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.   Victoria by The Pleasure Kills is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.   Driving by Jan-Michael Hökenschnieder x Fachhochschule Dortmund is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.   Star Caesar by Possimiste is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.  Support the show

00:00 - Is the government passing the blame instead of dealing with the travel chaos that was seen at airports across the country this holiday season? Guest: Duncan Dee, Former Air Canada COO, Expert of public transportation and policy 10:25 - Vancouver Fire Rescue Services is preparing to take legal action against one single room occupancy hotel that was allegedly involved in 504 emergency calls in 2022. Guest: Janice Abbott, CEO, Atira Women's Resource Society 17:41 - It's a staggering number but British Columbia experienced close to 2500 earthquakes in 2022. Guest: John Cassidy, Senior Research Scientist with Natural Resources Canada 24:14 - Will the new 3 day contract waiting period in BC help to get potential homebuyers into the market easier? Guest: Tsur Somerville, Professor of Real Estate Finance at UBC's Sauder School of Business 32:11 - Do safety protocols in the NFL need to be reviewed after a Buffalo Bills player collapsed on the field on Monday. Guest: Giulio Caravatta, BC Lions play-by-play analyst and former BC Lions quarterback 40:55 - Starbucks has suddenly closed a prime location across from the steam clock in Vancouver's Gastown. Guest: David Ian Gray , Marketing Expert, Dig360

Vancouver, located on the southern Pacific coast of British Columbia, is one of Canada's most diverse cities. From Granville Island, through the neighborhoods of Yaletown, Gastown, and Chinatown, and on up to Stanley Park, there is truly something for everyone. And because Vancouver is the 4th largest cruise ship terminal in the world, chances are, … Continue reading Episode 423: Vancouver →

On Today's Show:  We chat with Andrew Han, Judge on the new CTV Cross-Country Bake Off, premiering tonight, as well as Owner/Executive Chef/Creator of Kouign Café in Gastown! What the best and worst answers to the interview question "What is your greatest weakness" are according to the experts! What corny Christmas decorations do you absolutely LOVE?!  What's your ELF NAME!?  That and more on today's Nat & Drew Show! 

In 1971 The Gastown riots, also known as "The Battle of Maple Tree Square" saw a ton of police mess up a herd of hippies with maximum property damage in Vancouver. But it wasn't a random event, this clash of generations had been brewing for months.Become a Patron!https://www.patreon.com/canadianpoliticsisboringLeave us a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/canadianpoliticsisboringSocials: twitch.tv/canadianpoliticsisboring/aboutInstagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7Z Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Batten down the hatches, mateys! Vida Jurcic (Founder of Hangar 18 and instructor at the IDEA School of Design at Capilano University) joins Sean to talk about her brushes with Arnold Schwarzenegger, the dangers of Dinosaur Park, and what models do in their spare time.You can find Vida's studio, Hangar 18 Design Continuum, at h18.com, and Vida herself on LinkedIn at LinkedIn! Vida also teaches at Capilano University's IDEA School of Design—their student work is tremendous, and you can see it (and more of Vida's writing) at ideaschoolofdesign.com.This episode was recorded adjacent to the offices of Hangar 18 in Gastown, Vancouver, BC on August 15, 2022. Special thanks to the guy who came in to make and eat his lunch without saying anything while we were recording: may we all bring that level of confident indifference to the stuff that stands in the way of our happiness into the future. You do you, friend!Check out our brand new website: dididothat.design! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tourists leaving negative reviews of Gastown and Chinatown on TripAdvisor, Downtown BIA responds  Nolan Marshall, President & CEO, Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association responds to a wide array of negatives reviews left on TripAdvisor by tourists who have visited Vancouver's Gastown and Chinatown neighbourhoods. Tourists leave poor reviews on TripAdvisor warning others to avoid Vancouver's Chinatown neighbourhood We continue our coverage of Chinatown and the many poor reviews left on TripAdvisor by visiting tourists. Our show contributor Jawn Jang checked in with Lorraine Lowe, the Executive Director at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen's Classical Chinese Garden.. Lorraine says those poor TripAdvisor reviews are just a glimpse at the bigger issue plaguing Vancouver. Park Board commissioner John Coupar steps down as NPA mayoral candidate  Here to answer what's next for the NPA and Vancouver's upcoming 2022 municipal election is Frances Bula, Urban Issues and Politics writer for The Globe + Mail History repeats itself when it comes to the DTES  Mike Howell, Glacier Media Investigates Team and Writer at Vancouver Is Awesome has covered the neighbourhoods of Vancouver's Chinatown, Gastown and downtown eastside for two decades. He discusses the history of the neighbourhoods, how they've come to be and the past attempts of revitalization. The Wrap: Why doesn't anybody want to work?! Is appointment viewing a thing of the past? This week on The Wrap: Leah Holiove - TV Reporter and Radio Host Sarah Daniels - Real Estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Topics Why doesn't anybody want to work? Is appointment viewing a thing of the past?

Nolan Marshall, President & CEO, Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association responds to a wide array of negatives reviews left on TripAdvisor by tourists who have visited Vancouver's Gastown and Chinatown neighbourhoods.

More than 40 ER closures already for the District of Clearwater with more expected before the end of 2022 says Mayor Merlin Blackwell  Merlin Blackwell, Mayor of Clearwater discusses the high number of emergency room closures within the District of Clearwater. Since the beginning of 2022, Clearwater has already experienced more than 40 ER closures. The mayor expects many more before the end of 2022. What impact is tent city having on Gastown businesses and our tourism industry?   Walley Wargolet, Executive Director of Gastown BIA discusses how Vancouver's tent city is having a negative impact on Gastown businesses, especially during what is normally a busy summer tourism season. Investment groups buying up single family homes in the United States - Will this catch on in Canada? Michael Gellar, Planner, Retired Architect and Adjunct Professor at SFU discusses whether or not the lower mainland is seeing the same trend as the United States of large investment groups buying up single family homes Was the BC Housing CEO threatened by the Kitsilano coalition? Cheryl Grant, Spokesperson, Kitsilano Coalition discusses the abrupt retirement of BC Housing CEO Shayne Ramsay ‘She's my James Bond' Ukrainian woman in BC remembers late mother's remarkable Mariupol escape CKNW Show Contributor Jawn Jang speaks with Iryna Kuznetsova, a Ukrainian woman in Vancouver, about the story of her mother, Kateryna Kuznetsova. Kateryna fled war-torn Mariupol while fighting terminal cancer. Climate change and working conditions: Could your employer be responsible for providing you an air conditioner? Geoff Mason, Lawyer, Miller-Thomson, where he focuses on Employment and Human Rights Law discusses whether or not employers are legally contracted to be responsible to react to climate change and provide their employees with suitable working conditions.

 Mike Howell, Glacier Media Investigates Team and Writer at Vancouver Is Awesome has covered the neighbourhoods of Vancouver's Chinatown, Gastown and downtown eastside for two decades. He discusses the history of the neighbourhoods, how they've come to be and the past attempts of revitalization.

Walley Wargolet, Executive Director of Gastown BIA discusses how Vancouver's tent city is having a negative impact on Gastown businesses, especially during what is normally a busy summer tourism season.

As Canada and the world search for solutions on how to bring down global emissions, many are looking with hope to the technology sector. And in the world of technology, the Greater Vancouver Area—home to 25 percent of Canada's clean-tech companies—represents a beacon of hope.   In this second episode of a special three-part “Climate Conversations” series on Disruptors, an RBC podcast, host John Stackhouse travels through the heart of B.C.'s Clean Tech Valley and meets several innovators working to decarbonize Canada's economy. The first stop on the road trip takes John to carbon capture innovator Svante Inc., where we meet the Burnaby company's CFO Matt Stevenson. Next up is Loop Energy, also in Burnaby, where John gets a tour of the fuel-cell manufacturer from Loop's Director of Operations, Rob Stevenson, and CEO Ben Nyland. And the final stop takes John to Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood, where we meet Jay Giraud, the CEO and co-founder of electric motorcycle pioneer Damon Motors Inc. SHOW NOTES: To read more about Svante's carbon capture technologies, and where it's being applied in the industrial sector, follow this link.Loop Energy's hydrogen fuel cell technology is being used in both the transportation sector as well as for stationary power generation. To learn more, click here. Damon Motors is building a new 110,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Surrey, B.C., capable of producing 40,000 electric motorbikes a year. To read more about that, click here. For more on Damon's EV technology, follow this link. Finally, keep your eye out here for a new RBC Economics and Thought Leadership report on how Canada can play a role in calming nervous oil markets while developing a framework for a competitive—and decarbonized—oil-and-gas sector.