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Broadway subway construction ironically kills Subway restaurant

Broadway subway construction ironically kills Subway restaurant

Fencing related to the project has impeded foot traffic at the 13-year-old restaurant
Hopes high in B.C. as China lifts border rules, but tourism recovery may take months

Hopes high in B.C. as China lifts border rules, but tourism recovery may take months

VANCOUVER — Zhengwen Hao says the phone for his Richmond, B.C., restaurant hasn't stopped buzzing in recent days as relatives and friends in China make reservations as part of their plans to visit the province.
Violence in Mexico hasn't deterred Canadian travellers, say travel agents

Violence in Mexico hasn't deterred Canadian travellers, say travel agents

Canadians looking for a break from winter are still booking travel to Mexico, despite violence last week and a federal warning to be cautious.
Mazatlán mayor reassures Canadians and other visitors following cartel violence

Mazatlán mayor reassures Canadians and other visitors following cartel violence

MAZATLÁN, Mexico — The mayor of a Mexican city caught up in a wave of drug cartel violence last week wasted little time reassuring Canadians and other foreign visitors that his city is safe for travellers.
Vancouver hoteliers pursue growth despite recession fears

Vancouver hoteliers pursue growth despite recession fears

Strong leisure demand drives expansion plans across North America
Vancouver-based Coast Hotels expands to U.S.

Vancouver-based Coast Hotels expands to U.S.

Coast Hotels Ltd. buys master franchise agreement that includes nine U.S. hotels
B.C.’s new tourism minister wants to be ‘wind at the back’ of the sector

B.C.’s new tourism minister wants to be ‘wind at the back’ of the sector

Lana Popham takes over tourism file after serving as agriculture minister for five years
B.C. serves cap on what food delivery services can charge restaurants

B.C. serves cap on what food delivery services can charge restaurants

The change will start on Jan.1
New Whistler pop-up restaurant channels the vibrant flavours of Goa

New Whistler pop-up restaurant channels the vibrant flavours of Goa

Four Seasons’ Executive Chef Sajish Kumar Das took inspiration from the dynamic and diverse cuisine of his homeland
Pre-paying for meals and fewer days open among changes in restaurant rebirth scene

Pre-paying for meals and fewer days open among changes in restaurant rebirth scene

TORONTO — Since netting a Michelin star earlier this year, Vancouver's Québécois-themed bistro St. Lawrence has been especially busy, with its chef crediting robust bookings to the confluence of extra buzz and the annual crush of holiday revellers.