It's all caught on surveillance camera and talked about in different languages around the world. A guy from my neighbourhood - Larry Skopnik - stopped a would-be robber from assaulting a store clerk on Commercial Drive. The fact that he did this from his wheelchair has made the story extra big news, and I've...
What’s a good cafe in Nanaimo? I put this question out on Twitter yesterday and was grateful for the suggestions I received. Following a tip from @boutiquemac and @HiredGuns – we visited Mon Petit Choux Bakery & Cafe at 120 Commercial Street (at Wharf) in Nanaimo. And it was great. Tasty drinks, good food,...
This little bird kept walking into the cafe at Granville Island today. I sat down, sipped my coffee, and noticed it pecking muffin crumbs from the floor. A toddler saw it too, and her surprise increased my enjoyment of this little wild creature that was brave enough to come right into a busy cafe....
Today my friend Michael showed me the latest edition to his Fire-King Mug collection: this green smiley-face D-handle mug. Michael received it as a gift from a friend who recently brought it back from Edmonton. She was visiting family who gave her a pair of mugs she and her brother used as kids –...
Technically, these two people are “competitors” but they are actually partners in working for fair trade and sustainable agriculture. Blake Hanacek is the founder of Agro Cafe and Emily Sproule is a sales and service manager for the Ethical Bean Coffee Company. Both local companies sell certified organic fair trade coffee, and support many...