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Local vendors join together to celebrate Christmas on Dunbar

admin Dec 14, 2025

By MILENA BAAK With the holiday season is right around the corner, Margot Steward wants babies to feel bonded to their mothers through her knitted blankets and hats. Steward was one of approximately 15 vendors at the St. Philips…

Features

Businesses focus on different sensations to attract customers

admin Dec 7, 2023

By LOUIS BERGERON Retail businesses have traditionally drawn in customers mainly through visual design. Today, as stores compete for the attention of potential customers, businesses are trying to offer other sensory experiences.…

At Large

Photos: On the hunt for the perfect tree

admin Nov 30, 2022

By Andrea Dante Holiday spirit has gotten customers looking for Christmas trees. The average cost for a Christmas tree in Vancouver is around $40-45. A lucky exception is the Vancouver South Lions Club Christmas trees lot, on the…

Arts & Life

It’s a wrap for wasteful holiday habits

admin Nov 30, 2021

In an era of fancy wrapping paper and excess online delivery packaging, some Vancouver shoppers are turning to wrapping alternatives this holiday season in an effort to reduce waste.

Arts & Life

The gift of experience can’t fit in a box

admin Nov 30, 2021

Some Vancouverites are giving experiences to their loved ones rather than physical objects.

Community

Porch pirates thrive as holiday season arrives

admin Nov 29, 2021

North Vancouver RCMP have issued a warning regarding reports of an increase in package theft from front door steps this winter holiday season.

Community

Video: Aunt Leah’s helps at risk youth through Christmas tree sales

admin Dec 2, 2020

By Norman Galimski and Veronika Khvorostukhina Aunt Leah’s Christmas Tree Lots takes a different approach to holiday tree sales. Every year, they open tree lots across the Lower Mainland to raise money for their charity. Aunt Leah’s is a…

Arts & Life

Early Christmas celebrations spark up conversation

admin Nov 28, 2017

The Vancouver Christmas Market at Jack Poole Plaza opened its gates on Nov. 22, and many are already getting a taste of the German-inspired market. The aromas of fresh chocolate and the sounds of classic Christmas carols are flowing through…

Campus

Langara Holiday Hamper program helps students in need

admin Nov 9, 2017

The Student Services department is trying to make the holiday season less difficult for some students in need.

Arts & Life

Don’t give pets as gifts, animal rights groups say

admin Nov 28, 2016

Reported by Emelie Peacock Putting a pet under the Christmas tree is a bad idea, according to Vancouver animal rights groups. Jodi Dunlop, BC SPCA Vancouver branch manager, said the amount of animals returned to SPCA shelters after the…