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Joyeux Noël, Kits: Holiday Gifting with French Flair at L’Appartement

Joyeux Noël, Kits: Holiday Gifting with French Flair at L’Appartement

Who says you need a plane ticket to shop in Paris this holiday season? Tucked into 2581 West Broadway, L’Appartement is Kitsilano’s own slice of Parisian charm. Opened in summer 2026 by Paris-born, Vancouver-based founder Rafaella Petrolacci, this Canadian, female-founded boutique feels less like a shop and more like stepping into a friend’s stylish Paris […]

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Vine Coffee Brings Small Batch Coffee to West Broadway

There’s a new cafe in Kits, and it’s tucked somewhere you’d never expect. Vine Coffee has opened its doors inside Artesano Nails on West Broadway, creating one of the most unique coffee stops in the neighbourhood. It’s a pairing that just makes sense: settle in for a manicure, grab a latte on your way in […]

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Warm Your Soul and Your Savings

Sweater weather is officially here, and so is the season of cozy everything. If the shorter days and busy fall calendar have left your shoulders somewhere up around your ears, consider this your sign to slow down. Le Petit Spa is welcoming autumn with a limited-time promotion that makes hitting pause feel even better. The […]

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Cast Your Ballot for Vancouver’s Future Now!

YOUR VOTE COUNTS   Local businesses shape our community. Local votes shape our future. Business owners and the people who work in Vancouver’s commercial districts have a unique perspective on what’s working across the city and what needs to change. Whether it’s public safety, transit, permitting, or how the city supports small business, the priorities […]

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All In for Kids’ Mental Health: High Stakes Returns for 2026

Dust off the tux and grab your best gown, Kits. High Stakes: Double Down for Mental Health is back, and this is one night where everyone walks away a winner. A night out with a lot riding on it High Stakes is The Kelty Foundation’s signature casino night, and it has a sweet spot in […]

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All That Jazz: Cory Weeds’ Cellar Jazz Club Becomes a Place That Matters

Kits, it is time to take note. On Sunday, November 15, Vancouver Heritage Foundation is recognizing Cory Weeds’ Cellar Jazz Club as Places That Matter #102, and the whole neighbourhood is invited. From 2000 to 2014, the basement at 3611 West Broadway was home to the Cellar, a club with a brief but lasting legacy […]

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Calling All Kits Makers: QE Home Artisans’ Weekend Is Looking for You

Local artisans, this one is tailor-made for you. QE Home is hosting its Artisans’ Weekend on November 7 and 8, and our very own West Broadway store is one of the participating locations. They are looking for local makers to set up in-store and sell directly to shoppers, with no participation fee and no commission […]

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Reading Between the Lines: Free Early Literacy Screening in Kits

Is your little one having a hard time learning to read? You are not alone, and there is free help close to home. Fraser Academy’s Outreach Centre (FAX) has teamed up with Kitsilano Neighbourhood House to offer free Early Literacy Screening for children ages 4 to 7. The screening spots early signs of reading difficulty, […]

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Food for Thought: Food Stash Turns 10 at The Park Theatre

Here is a stat that is hard to swallow: about 47% of the food in Canada goes to waste. On Tuesday, November 10, Food Stash Foundation is marking its 10 year anniversary with a night at The Park Theatre that gives you a chance to do something about it. The Vancouver charity is screening Just […]

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