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Vancouver restaurant Don at Kitsilano has announced that it has officially closed its doors. “After an incredible journey, Don has officially closed its doors, successfully bringing this chapter to a close. We are proud of everything we built and grateful to every guest who dined with us, supported our team, and made this journey unforgettable,” wrote the restaurant on Instagram.

A beloved Vancouver restaurant has just closed

Five Sails has just announced that it has officially become Five Sails by Alex Kim, marking an exciting new era for the beloved waterfront restaurant.

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Matcha has taken Vancouver by storm, with many cafes now offering the beloved green tea beverage. But not all matcha is created equal, and with so many places to choose from, it can be hard to figure out where to spend your hard-earned money.

We asked our readers where to get the best matcha in Vancouver

Another month has gone by, and it has us feeling nostalgic. While we’ve been fortunate enough to eat some great meals at many Vancouver restaurants, some dishes stood out more than others. So, we decided to compile a list of some of our favourites so you know what you have to order next time you’re eating in and around Vancouver.

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After five years of operating in Surrey, Ruex Cafe and Bar has made the unfortunate announcement that it will be closing its doors.

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To celebrate National Root Beer Float Day on Aug. 6, A&W is giving away free floats at stores across Canada. But there are a few steps you’ll have to take to enjoy this deal.

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We don’t know anyone who doesn’t like a good samosa, and a New West resident is on a little journey featuring the tasty Indian savoury pastry, while telling meaningful and fun stories and rediscovering his own culture.

How the mighty samosa is helping a local man discover culture and tell meaningful stories in B.C.

One of Vancouver’s favourite street festivals just got a whole lot sweeter! On Aug. 8, Chapman’s is bringing its Chill Zone pop-up to Pleasant Day Festival, giving visitors a chance to cool down with some seriously good ice cream.

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Megabite Pizza, one of Vancouver’s go-to pizzerias, has officially closed the doors to its Granville location. “Dear Vancouver, thank you for every slice, every laugh, and every late night. Whether you found us at lunch or at 2 a.m., you kept showing up — and we can’t tell you how much that means to us. It has been an honour to be your go-to spot on the strip for over 15 years,” wrote Megabite on its website.

Iconic Vancouver pizzeria closes Granville location after 15 years

After its sold-out debut, Vancouver’s Hoagie Half is returning in September, inviting teams of four to participate in a truly unique half marathon relay.

Vancouver's sandwich-fuelled half marathon returns this year

Picklefest is returning to Vancouver, and it’s bringing with it over 40 vendors offering all things pickled and fermented.

Vancouver's ultimate pickle celebration is returning this September

We know it can be hard to switch things up from your usual order. It’s difficult to justify taking a risk on a dish that has the potential to not be good, especially when your hard-earned dollars are on the line, making it easy to fall into a common routine (when it comes to Indian food, we tend to fall into the routine of shahi paneer, garlic naan, and a syrupy gulab jamon for dessert). But this narrow view of a country’s cuisine can result in you missing out on what your next favourite dish could be.

An Indian restaurant in Vancouver just launched a $48, seven-course tasting menu

If you have a hankering for a sweet treat, you may want to check your cupboard, as Hershey has issued a recall of one of its popular items in Canada.

Some popular Hershey chocolate has been recalled across Canada

Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility.

Yellow Air Quality Warning in Effect (High Health Risk)

Limit outdoor activity. Reduce activity duration and intensity.

Where:

Metro Vancouver

Northwest – Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, North Shore
Southwest – Richmond, Delta, Tsawwassen
Northeast – Tri-Cities, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge
Southeast – Surrey, Langley, White Rock

Fraser Valley

Central – Abbotsford, Mission

What you can do:

-Check in on others who may be more affected. People at higher risk include those with lung, heart or other chronic conditions, pregnant people, infants, children, older adults, and outdoor workers.

-Improve indoor air quality. Use portable HEPA air cleaners or do-it-yourself box fan air cleaners. If your home has a built-in ventilation system, install filters rated MERV 13 or higher to remove smoke. If possible, adjust the ventilation system to reduce smoke coming indoors.

-Keep windows and doors closed while running air filtration. If it’s hot, focus on staying cool.

-Spend time in places with air conditioning if your home is smoky or too hot. Try community centres, libraries, or malls.

-Seek medical help if you experience severe symptoms such as wheezing, chest pain, trouble breathing or severe cough. Call 911 in emergencies.

-Manage chronic conditions and carry rescue medications with you (e.g. inhalers).

-If you must be outside, a well-fitted N95, KN95, or KF94 mask offers the most protection. Medical masks offer some protection and single layer coverings (e.g. bandanas, scarfs, shirts) offer none.

-Check the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) often throughout the day because conditions can change quickly. See airmap.ca or gov.bc.ca/airqualitymap.

-Sign up for air quality alerts at metrovancouver.org/aqalerts

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Visit https://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

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