Small businesses across British Columbia are navigating rising costs, ongoing crime impacts, and continued trade uncertainty. The Business Improvement Areas of British Columbia (BIABC) is actively advocating on their behalf — calling for practical solutions that protect safety, stabilize costs, and strengthen local economies. Two recent issues […]
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We’re head over heels excited to share the Love Your City contest, in partnership with Vancouver business areas! Look out for some colourful, love-themed installations popping up throughout February around West Broadway and the rest of the city. Plus, save the date for our inaugural Love Your […]
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As part of our Love Your City initiative, we’re reel-y excited to host a matinee on February 22nd at the Hollywood Theatre, featuring the classic rom-com “You’ve Got Mail!” 💌 Love Your City is a month-long campaign to reconnect with or discover local businesses, people, and places […]
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Starting on a hot note ☕️ Happy 2026! What better way to kick off the new year than with a festival of epic hot chocolate creations! Step into sweetness with the 16th annual Hot Chocolate Festival, featuring fantastic chocolatiers, pastry shops, bakeries, cafes, gelato and ice cream makers — […]
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Dine Out Vancouver is back, and West Broadway understood the assignment. This is your sign to skip the dishes, loosen the waistband, and book the table. Whether you’re here for bold flavours, comfort classics, or a full-on “treat yourself” moment, our neighbourhood restaurants are serving. 🍽️ Where […]
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Family Literacy Day is all about slowing down, coming together, and making learning part of everyday family life — and this year, Kitsilano Neighbourhood House is doing it with pasta 🍝 and stories 📚. Celebrate Family Literacy Day with Pastapalooza Join us for Pastapalooza: A Family Literacy […]
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When you buy local, you keep the neighbourhood thriving and this December and January, Kits on Broadway is turning that support into something extra fun. Explore Broadway and enter to win local prizes, event tickets and gift cards. 🎁 Enter to Win Local Prizes As you shop […]
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THIS SILENT AUCTION WILL HAVE YOU SHOUTING FOR JOY!! Vancouver BIAs in partnership with the City of Vancouver are excited to present the STOCK JOY Silent Auction, November 29th to December 15th, in support of Food Stash. Stock joy: Bid on festive packages from Vancouver retail neighbourhoods in support of local food charities! […]
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If you care about what happens in your neighbourhood and want a better handle on how local decisions get made, this upcoming Our City Hall: Shape Your Community workshop at Kits House is for you. This free, interactive session helps you understand how local government works, how […]
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The holiday season is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to kick it off than with the Brock House Society Winter Fair – a much-loved annual event that brings together creativity, community, and festive spirit. On Saturday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 […]
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