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Hilary Mandel is a writer, a photographer, a musician, and a believer in the power of legacy. A Los Angeles native, she's lived in Vancouver on and off since 2003 (but totally on since 2008). Currently, Hilary is producing, writing, and project managing for mission-based businesses and non-profits.
Real Estate Foundation of BC’s 2013 Land Awards Gala honours Carol Newel, laneway housing, an effort to cut energy use and a multi-unit housing project made of recycled shipping containers
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So you’re new in town and want to find out what’s hip and cool in the queer scene in Vancouver? Start by checking out Zoho Salon & Lock Shop (1708 East 4th Avenue, just off Commercial Drive...
The Folk Fest is where I see just about everyone I know in Vancouver. Since 2004, when I was a Folk Fest “virgin,” I’ve attended every Folk Fest weekend with my “chosen family” in Vancouver, my two