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Since 2011, when your choices were pretty much limited to hot dogs, popcorn or a quick sweet treat from an ice-cream truck, Vancouver has grown to be one of the premier street food cities in the world. Thanks to the City of Vancouver's street food vendor program, there are now over...

Winter blues got you down? Holiday calories made your jeans too snug? Too much crunching and munching and not enough crunches? Fear not. There are plenty of ways to be active in the harsh Vancouver winter when the weather turns cold and uninviting. It is essential to make a point...

While dogs may be known as man's best friend does that qualify them for an official spot in the family? Canadians seem to be split on the issue: should pets be considered children or property? A recent ruling in Saskatchewan decided that according to the law, animals kept as pets...

After waiting all year, the holidays are finally here! It's the amazing time of year when we get to sit by the fireplace, feast on delicious meals and hang out with all of our loved ones. Unfortunately, it's also the time of year when we are running from store to store to try and find...

The countdown is on - there's only a few more days to get your holiday shopping done and cross everyone off your list. Still have a couple people left to buy for? Don't worry, CityMash has you covered with our Vancouver Gift Guides. Find the best local product for everyone left...

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...

Do you still have some presents you need to buy? Don't worry, so do we. Christmas is coming quick so it's time to cross those last few people off of your shopping list. Luckily, CityMash has put together the Vancouver Gift Guide series. Check out our gift guides for awesome local...

Some of the best holiday memories involve cozying up by the fireplace with our loved ones, feasting on delicious Christmas meals and unwrapping brand new presents. Unfortunately, not everyone in Vancouver gets to have that experience. So if you’re looking for a way to put...

With all of the bright lights, snow-capped mountains and chilly weather perfect for cuddling, winter is one of the best seasons for romantic dates. Bundle up in your scarves and mitts, grab a cup of cocoa, and spend some time with your loved one in Vancouver’s top winter date...

Every year on New Year's Day, countless people around the world wake up and vow to make a change that year. They write down their resolution and commit to getting healthy, saving money or another lofty goal. The only problem? The majority of those people lose sight of their...

The first week of December brought with it the opening of advent calendars, a flurry of new shoppers at the mall and Vancouver’s first proper snow dumping in years. And the weather report says there is more snow to come! As the rest of Canada laughs at us for freaking out...