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With condos popping up on every block and a snowy winter behind us, it sometimes feels like Vancouver is becoming more and more like Toronto. Half of our residents are from Toronto anyway and we're growing everyday. So what would our beautiful downtown peninsula look like with...

Like any city in the world, Vancouver can be a lonely place. If you’re new to the city or looking to meet new people, it’s not always so easy. There are pubs around the city that welcome you with open arms. The staff is warm and the patrons are looking to chat up new people. With so...

Vancouver Sun broke the news that although Canada may seem sprawling its level of traffic compares to that of the United States! According to the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) and their report entitled Grinding to a Halt: Canada’s Worst Highways, Vancouver occupies...

The New York Times has chosen Canada as their #1 destination for travellers in 2017. Despite only being a quick border hop away, Canada is still a huge draw for American tourists. And 2017 is definitely the year to visit as we'll be celebrating our 150th birthday! All across Canada,...

Vancouver’s always been one of the most energy conscious cities in North America, and this week that reputation only grows stronger. The city will host a series of workshops for local homeowners so they can learn how to use a new kind of thermal imaging that identifies which...

Whether you’re a long-time resident or just visiting the city for a few days, dealing with Vancouver’s wet, slushy winters can be a bone-shivering ordeal. Winter hit Vancouver with a bang this December, as snow blanketed the region. Combined with temperatures regularly...

It turns out Vancouver isn't the only beautiful city in Canada. Our eastern neighbours in North Bay, Ontario were treated to a stunning rare sight: a weather phenomenon called light pillars. Light pillars occur when light bounces off of ice crystals that are floating close to...

If there’s one thing we know to be true about Vancouver drivers, it’s that we are not prepared for the winter. We’ve experienced the most snow in decades over the last month, and boy have the roads been a doozy. When we’re getting down about the cold temperatures, terrible...

Who spends 2 million dollars on an 8 day vacation through British Columbia and the Yukon? The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their two little babies, that’s who. Turns out the BC and Yukon governments have royally screwed themselves and tax payers on account of Will and Kate’s...

While the consternation over the state of the Vancouver real estate market remains, things are worsening in Canada's largest city, as the price of homes in the Toronto housing market has skyrocketed past Vancouver. BMO senior economist Robert Kavcic noted that year-over-year...

With the passing of the new year, Canada has officially begun celebrating 150 years since confederation. In Vancouver, the event has taken on a deeper meaning, as the city has dubbed the year-long celebrations "Canada 150+." The plus sign has been added in recognition that...

Nothing says the holidays like eating your way through December while routinely watching Elf, Four Christmases, and Home Alone (only the ones with Macaulay Culkin because of your loyalty to Kevin McCallister). But the season is coming to an end and we know that makes you sad....

CityMash.com--Vancouver comes in first for population health and healthy lifestyle on the Conference Board of Canada’s City Health Monitor. While ranking 6th overall on the list of 10 top Canadian cities, Vancouver earned top marks in population health thanks to low rates...