January 2020: Foam ban begins January 1, 2020
Foam ban begins January 1, 2020
On January 1, 2020, Vancouver will join the ranks of
January 2020: First steps towards the Broadway Subway
First steps towards the Broadway Subway
Beginning in the week
A PERFECT PLACE FOR A FIRST DATE
In South Granville, there are a lot of spots to have great dates – even if it is for the first time. According to DailyHive, Cheesecake Etc. on Granville and 6th is a perfect place to go if you’d enjoy a quiet and candlelit atmosphere while having a delicious slice of cheesecake.
JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 18, 2019 , KURBATOFF GALLERY PRESENTS VALERIE RAYNARD
In this series of paintings, Valerie Raynard portrays a quieter moment in the life of the coastal industry of B.C., when the work of resource extraction and transportation has ended for the day, and the sun is setting.
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DINE OUT ON SOUTH GRANVILLE
Another year of spoiling your taste buds – Dine Out is back! You can try some of the greatest Metro Vancouver restaurants from January 17 to February 2.
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WILLIAMS SONOMA WILL STAY IN SOUTH GRANVILLE
Let’s celebrate! Due to a last-minute change in the rental agreement, Californian Williams Sonoma will stay on South Granville.
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GRANVILLE BRIDGE IS UNDER SEISMIC CONSTRUCTION
A public service announcement for you: To keep the Granville Bridge safe and functioning there are some seismic upgrades happening at the moment.
VANCOUVER DOG SWIM HAS OPENED ITS DOORS
The tradition continued and Vancouver Coffee Snob conducted the annual survey of best coffee shops for brunch in Vancouver… and we have a winner in South Granville!
WE MADE THE COFFEE SNOB LIST!
The tradition continued and Vancouver Coffee Snob conducted the annual survey of best coffee shops for brunch in Vancouver… and we have a winner in South Granville!
DECEMBER 14 – JANUARY 30, IAN TAN GALLERY PRESENTS GLENN PAYAN
Through drawing on memory of place rather than photographic reference, Glenn Payan is able to craft wholly original visions of familiar landscapes, re-imagining them for their essential qualities.
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JANUARY 18 – FEBRUARY 1, BAU-XI GALLERY PRESENTS CORI CREED
Cori Creed is an established West Coast Canadian painter who captures the coastal landscape with joy and vitality. The wealth of texture and colour in the Canadian landscape provide Creed with the perfect reference for an exploration in painterly process and expression.
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RBC MOVES IN
The Royal Bank (RBC) has finally made their move from their location at 1489 West Broadway, where it has been since 1957 and moved to 2735 Granville Street, their home base for the next few years while the 1489 West Broadway site is being redeveloped.
VITA DAILY GIFT GUIDE FOR SOUTH GRANVILLE 2019
'Tis the season to be jolly... and to give! VITA Daily has been busy in our neighbourhood to find real gems to make your loved ones (or yourself!) happy this Christmas. Go check out the VITA Daily gift guide to South Granville for 2019.
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December 2019: New Breakfast Spot is opening on South Granville
New Breakfast Spot is opening on South Granville
December 2019: Let’s Deck the Halls!
Let’s Deck the Halls!
The South Granville BIA is excited to announce a retail
DECEMBER 5 – JANUARY 25, ELISSA CRISTALL GALLERY PRESENTS WINTER SALON
Elissa Cristall Gallery is pleased to present our winter SALON exhibition. winter SALON will include new work by Jessica Korderas (above), Camrose Ducote, Christopher Friesen, Todd Lambeth and recent work by gallery artists.
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CHEERS TO HALF A DECADE, GOODGE PLACE!
Cheers to half a decade, Goodge Place!
This month marks a
BREAKFAST GEM COMING TO SOUTH GRANVILLE
We all were eagerly awaiting what would fill the gap that Ouisi Bistro left when it closed its doors- now we know! Hidden gem "Breakfast Table" is taking over the Bistro's former location.
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November 2019: Deck your Door!
Deck your Door!
To put the Ho! Ho! Ho! in Holidays, the South Granville BIA will
LAST CALL FOR WINTER SEEDS
The community garden space at Granville & 7th has developed beautifully through fall! You might think, gardening season is over but there are some herbs and veggies like onions, garlic or asparagus and even carrots that are good to be planted even now!
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SOUTH GRANVILLE IS AN IG HEAVEN
South Granville has made yet another addition to its colourful collection of public artwork by Drew Young, a curator and Artistic Director for the Vancouver Mural Festival.
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THE STANLEY THEATRE PRESENTS NOISES OFF
Noises Off, hailed as the funniest farce ever written, treats audiences to a hilarious peek at a second-tier acting troupe performing a show.
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November 2019: Have your Say, Sign Bylaw
Share your thoughts on signs in the city
FROM THE CITY
We’re looking for your
WELCOME PELOTON TO THE STREET!
Welcome Peloton to the street!
With the company’s recent Canadian launch,
THE RISE x JAMJAR COLLABOR- ATION
Rise X Jamjar Collaboration
The Rise known for the
November 2019: 1489 West Broadway to go to Permit Board
1489 West Broadway to go to Permit Board
PCI Developments has applied to the
November 2019: South Granville is open for business!!
South Granville is open for business!!
The South Granville BIA has just launched a
Small Independent Businesses Need Help from the Province
Small Independent Businesses Need Help from the Province
An article was written in the Vancouver Courier citing
PUMPKIN SPICE ROUNDUP
Pumpkin Spice Roundup
It’s that time of year! With pumpkin spice
SWIM SPA FOR DOGGOS
Swim Spa for Doggos
We have a new canine spa opening up in South Granville at 2213
CAN BROADWAY BE A GREAT STREET?
Can Broadway be a Great Street?
McNaney’s report lays out this
SOUTH GRANVILLE STATION PROPOSAL RELEASED
South Granville Station development proposal released
The northeast corner
WIN THE ULTIMATE VANCOUVER PRIZE PACK
Win the ultimate Vancouver prize pack
Do you have
October 2019: Commercial subclass proposal likely not this year
BROADWAY SUBWAY OFFICE OPENS IN FAIRVIEW
Broadway Subway Office opens in Fairview
As the project nears the start line of
September 2019: South Granville Station Announcement
South Granville Station Announcement
The six new underground stations for the Broadway line were
September 2019: South Granville AGM Wrap-up
South Granville AGM Wrap-up
On Wednesday September 18, the South Granville BIA
September 2019: Reimagine South Granville
Reimagine South Granville
The
September 2019: Granville Bridge Options Released
Granville Bridge Options Released
JOIN OUR TEAM
MARKETING + EVENTS COORDINATOR
Thank you! Applications are no longer being accepted as applicants
September 2019: Feedback on the Granville Bridge Connector Options
Feedback on the Granville Bridge Connector Options
The City is developing conceptual plans for
VIN VAN LONG TABLE
Vin Van Long Table
We’re back with another long-table feast focusing on the wines
SOUTH GRANVILLE GALLERY HOP
South Granville Gallery Hop
Missing South Granville’s Artwalk? The
September 2019: RBC moving to new location
RBC moving to new location
It appears that the South Granville RBC bank will be moving
August 2019: Carshare to park in metered parking spaces
Vancouver car-share drivers can soon drop their vehicles in metered parking spaces for free
Expect to
August 2019: Broadway Subway Consultation
Broadway Subway Consultation
The Broadway Subway Project team wants to
April 2019: Architect unveils plans for world’s largest wood tower
Architect unveils plans for world’s largest wood tower
2019 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
2019 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Date: Wednesday, September 18th, 2019
Time: 5:30pm Registration, 6:00pm
July 2019: Broadway Could Change for Planned Subway
Broadway Could Change for Planned Subway
Vancouverites told the city they have little love for Broadway
July 2019: Take the Retail Study Survey
Take the Retail Study Survey
Thank you to the 30 SGBIA members who attend our Retail
July 2019: Take the Single Use Waste Survey
Take the Single Use Waste Survey
In April 2019, Council asked staff to explore whether the
July 2019: New Proposal best chance for small business
OPINION: New Proposal best chance for small business
As beloved neighbourhood eateries, mom-and-pop shops and cultural
JAK’S SUPPORTING LOCAL FOOD BANKS
JAK’S SUPPORTING LOCAL FOOD BANKS
BC based liquor store
KIMBERLITE DIAMOND 1ST ANNIVERSARY
KIMBERLITE DIAMOND 1ST ANNIVERSARY
WEST RESTAURANT’S BOBBY MILHERON WINS SEAFOOD CHEF CHALLENGE
Seafood lovers in the know were recently treated to the BC Seafood Festival Chef Challenge. West Restaurant + Bar’s very own Executive Chef Bobby Milheron took home the coveted title.
June 2019: Register for the Broadway Plan Workshop
Register for the Broadway Plan Workshop
The South Granville BIA membership has been identified as a
RANGOLI HAPPY HOUR IS OUR BEST KEPT SECRET
Rangoli Happy Hour is our best kept secret.
According
JAMJAR SET TO INTRODUCE LEBANESE-STYLE BRUNCH
Jamjar’ Set to Introduce Lebanese-Style Brunch
Vancouver, BC | We’re very
JAZZFEST IN SOUTH GRANVILLE
Join us for eleven nights of music at Ouisi Bistro.
8:00PM No
June 2019: Study suggests financial case for bike lanes
Study suggests financial case for bike lanes
Bike lanes come with their share of claims and
MATILDA NOW PLAYING AT THE STANLEY MAY 16–JULY 14, 2019
Matilda playing now at the Stanley! May 16–July 14, 2019
The premise is irresistible. A feisty
28 STORY RENTAL PROPOSED FOR DENNY’S SITE
28-storey Vancouver rental building proposed for Denny’s site
IBI Group Architects has filed a rezoning application
June 2019 Canadian Retail Forecast for 2019: Slower Growth and Challenges with Opportunity
Canadian Retail Forecast for 2019: Slower Growth and Challenges with Opportunity
Industry experts are predicting that
June 2019 Op Ed: Leaning into cannabis retail with lessons from liquor
Op Ed: Leaning into cannabis retail with
lessons from liquor
The Muse Cannabis store had it’s opening
MUSE CANNABIS OPEN FOR BUSINESS
The SGBIA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Ivy Haisell has accepted to serve as its new Executive Director, effective this month.
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June 2019: Discussing the Future of Broadway
Discussing the Future of Broadway
We are at the start of a comprehensive planning and engagement
LIVE Pedestrian Data now online!
South Granville Pedestrian Data
The South Granville BIA has installed robust, waterproof and discrete pedestrian counters
June 2019: Tax Shift too little too late
IN THE NEWS: City of Vancouver’s property tax shift too late to embrace a sustainable
June 2019: 28-storey Vancouver rental building proposed for Denny’s site
28-storey Vancouver rental building proposed for Denny’s site
IBI Group Architects has filed a rezoning application
June 2019: CoV Study on Retail Change in Neighbourhoods.
Study on Retail Change in Neighbourhoods.
The South Granville BIA has been selected as a pilot
MINE AND YOURS ARRIVES TO SOUTH GRANVILLE
On Friday, May 10, Mine and Yours will be launching a pop-up store at the old Boboli menswear location in South Granville.
May 2019: Transport 2050
Transport 2050
TransLink is leading the development of a new long-term transportation strategy called “Transport 2050”.
May 2019: Vancouver tax shift helps create walkable communities
Vancouver tax shift helps create walkable communities: Councillor Lisa Dominato
More taxes are headed the way
May 2019: Vancouver councillors, mayor show true colours in tackling taxing dilemma
Vancouver councillors, mayor show true colours in tackling taxing dilemma
There are so many stories that
May 2019: Tax Shift
Vancouver council approves 2% tax shift from businesses to homeowners
Vancouver businesses being squeezed by the
May 2019: Tips to Identify Counterfeit Currency
Tips to Identify Counterfeit Currency
Provided by the Bank of Canada
Feel
Feel the smooth unique texture of
May 2019: The Granville bridge needs all the help it can get
Op-ed: The Granville bridge needs all the help it can get
A greenway along the middle
VIDEO: 5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW SUBWAY
The SGBIA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Ivy Haisell has accepted to serve as its new Executive Director, effective this month.
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May 2019: Partner with BC Blueberry Council
Partner with BC Blueberry Council
The BC Blueberry Council is organizing a blueberry themed festival on
VANCOUVER IS AWESOME ON ELEGANT MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS
The SGBIA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Ivy Haisell has accepted to serve as its new Executive Director, effective this month.
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April 2019: Architect unveils plans for world’s largest wood tower
Architect unveils plans for world’s largest wood tower
May 2019: DSW Shutters ‘GRAIL’ Concept Store in Vancouver
DSW Shutters ‘GRAIL’ Concept Store in Vancouver
In June of 2018, DSW, which recently rebranded as
VITA ON ALL ABOUT MOM ON SOUTH GRANVILLE
The SGBIA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Ivy Haisell has accepted to serve as its new Executive Director, effective this month.
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APRIL 2019: Taxing local Vancouver businesses to death
Taxing local Vancouver businesses to death bad for environment, Leonard Schein tells city council
Want to
WHAT DO YOU DO FOR WORK?
The SGBIA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Ivy Haisell has accepted to serve as its new Executive Director, effective this month.
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KING LIVING OPENING IN MAY
The SGBIA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Ivy Haisell has accepted to serve as its new Executive Director, effective this month.
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APRIL 2019: Neighbourhood Cleanup Party
Neighbourhood Cleanup Party: May 4th, 2019
We want to invite the community to join
April 2019: Granville Bridge Makeover
Public Consultation begins for Granville Bridge Makeover
In addition to the seismic upgrades, the city
April 2019: Retail Crime Prevention
Retail Crime Prevention
Several robberies at retail stores in Vancouver highlight the need for retailers in
April 2019: Granville Bridge Upgrades
Granville Bridge Upgrades
The City of Vancouver will be performing critical and structural seismic upgrades as
April 2019: BIA Week
VANCOUVER BIAS CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF COMMUNITY BUILDING
Mayor Kennedy Stewart has proclaimed April 1-7 2019
April 2019: Subway Early Works Construction Begins
Subway Early Works Construction Begins
To maintain access to transit along the Broadway corridor during the
April 2019: Broadway Plan
Help shape the area of Broadway between Clark Drive and Vine Street!
The City of Vancouver