Looking for something entertaining and maybe even a little educational to do this summer? A number of events are happening in the communities of historic Fairhaven and downtown Bellingham, just a short drive over the border from the Lower Mainland. Here is a short list of things to check out: There are a few days left …
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Earls Test Kitchen opens in downtown Vancouver
On Tuesday, Earls Kitchen + Bar officially opened their new Test Kitchen location on the second floor of their restaurant at 905 Hornby St. The existing establishment recently underwent a $1.2 million renovation, and now allows the public to sample some exciting experimental dishes created by a group of consultant chefs dubbed the "Chef Collective." …
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2015 Volkswagen GTI VIP night at Clarkdale Volkswagen
To welcome the arrival of the new seventh-gen Volkswagen GTI, Clarkdale Volkswagen had a special VIP night at their dealership on Main Street in Vancouver last Wednesday. About 150 customers, enthusiasts and curious individuals registered for the event that featured a short tour, presentations, and a chance to sit inside the cars that just arrived a …
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BMW i3 Canadian launch
BMW Canada officially unveiled the i3 electric vehicle to the media today at their headquarters in Richmond Hill, ON. The futuristic-looking hatchback has an approximate range of 160 kilometres, boosted to 300 km if you opt for the $4,000 gasoline-powered "range extender" that runs a generator to recharge the battery. The car features an interior …
BMW i8 preview at Gesamtkunstwerk
Westbank and BMW teamed up to treat Vancouverites to a preview of the German manufacturer's latest hybrid sports car, the i8, at the Gesamtkunstwerk exhibition in downtown Vancouver on May 28. There was even an all-electric i3 hatchback parked outside.
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