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U.S. fondue chain Melting Pot seeks B.C. franchisees

U.S. fondue chain Melting Pot seeks B.C. franchisees

Chain has nearly 100 locations, including one Canadian store in Edmonton
Gastown pedestrian zone to return on weekends in summer 2025

Gastown pedestrian zone to return on weekends in summer 2025

Cordova will run in both directions during the pedestrian zone periods.
Asian-visitor growth fuels bounce-back in B.C. tourism

Asian-visitor growth fuels bounce-back in B.C. tourism

Year-over-year growth in visitors to Canada through B.C. entry points from Asia towers over increases from other regions
B.C.’s restaurant, accommodation sector lost 10,800 jobs in one year

B.C.’s restaurant, accommodation sector lost 10,800 jobs in one year

Food and labour costs make for largest year-over-year drop in restaurant jobs in Canada.
Maritime Museum, First Nations pitch $40M attraction for Victoria's Inner Harbour

Maritime Museum, First Nations pitch $40M attraction for Victoria's Inner Harbour

The floating structure would house a Lekwungen People’s welcome and exhibit centre illustrating how the Indigenous people used waterways for thousands of years before contact
Vail Resorts cutting workforce in newly revealed plan

Vail Resorts cutting workforce in newly revealed plan

It’s not clear whether the cuts will impact Whistler Blackcomb
Michelin awards star to five-seat sushi counter inside another Vancouver restaurant

Michelin awards star to five-seat sushi counter inside another Vancouver restaurant

VANCOUVER — A five-seat sushi counter located inside another restaurant is the latest Vancouver eatery to receive a Michelin star.
The reign of the restaurant critic is over. Food influencers now wield the power

The reign of the restaurant critic is over. Food influencers now wield the power

Social-savvy foodies, looking beyond restaurant reviewers’ usual haunts, are highlighting immigrant-run businesses and fast food — and fielding questions about who profits from the publicity.
Vancouver hospitality icon to stage comeback after restructuring

Vancouver hospitality icon to stage comeback after restructuring

Donnelly Group owns 11 Vancouver pubs, including Ballyhoo, Lamplighter and Three Brits, as well as five in Toronto
Opinion: Misleading B.C. wildfire narratives hurting tourism

Opinion: Misleading B.C. wildfire narratives hurting tourism

Alarmist wildfire coverage leads to lost visitors and missed economic opportunities, tourism leaders warn