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Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge with gratitude that this work takes place on the traditional lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

People of Downtown: Nickolas Collinet of Vancouver Mural Festival

People of Downtown: Nickolas Collinet of Vancouver Mural Festival

In honour of Vancouver Mural Festival (VMF) Winter Arts Fest, which took place from February 11th – 27th this year, we thought we would interview a key-member of their team, Nickolas Collinet, Senior Project Manager at VMF and Director of Public Disco.

People of Downtown: Adam Laker of Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

People of Downtown: Adam Laker of Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

To kick off 2022, we spoke with Adam Laker, General Manager of Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

People of Downtown: Raymond Staniscia of the Pawn Shop YVR

People of Downtown: Raymond Staniscia of the Pawn Shop YVR

We had the pleasure of speaking with Raymond Staniscia, Owner and Operator of the Pawn Shop YVR and GRNHSE at the Refinery.

PEOPLE OF DOWNTOWN: ALEX RAGOUSSIS OF CAFECLUB

PEOPLE OF DOWNTOWN: ALEX RAGOUSSIS OF CAFECLUB

We had the privilege of speaking with Alex Ragoussis, Co-Owner of Downtown Van’s first-ever fully digital coffee shop, CafeClub.

People of Downtown: Eduardo Ottoni of EVENTLAB

People of Downtown: Eduardo Ottoni of EVENTLAB

We had the honour of speaking to Eduardo Ottoni, Event Producer and Technical Director in Downtown Vancouver.

People of Downtown: Lystra Sam of QMooniTi

People of Downtown: Lystra Sam of QMooniTi

We had the honour of interviewing Lystra Sam, CEO and Chief Curator of QmooniTi.

People of Downtown: Krista Thompson of Covenant House Vancouver

People of Downtown: Krista Thompson of Covenant House Vancouver

This month we had the honour of interviewing Krista Thompson, ICD.D, CEO of Covenant House Vancouver.

People of Downtown: Veloris Tait of Ammerose Hair Salon

People of Downtown: Veloris Tait of Ammerose Hair Salon

We had the incredible opportunity to speak to Veloris Tait of Ammerose Hair Salon.

People of Downtown: Daniela Dib of DibFit Cycle

People of Downtown: Daniela Dib of DibFit Cycle

We had the pleasure of speaking with Daniela Dib, Instructor and Founder of DibFit Cycle.

People of Downtown: Ashley Chandler of Hudson Pacific Properties

People of Downtown: Ashley Chandler of Hudson Pacific Properties

We spoke with Ashley Chandler, Program Manager at Hudson Pacific Properties for People of Downtown.

PEOPLE OF DOWNTOWN: KATHINE LEUNG OF COACH BURRARD

PEOPLE OF DOWNTOWN: KATHINE LEUNG OF COACH BURRARD

We spoke with Kathine Leung, Store Manager of Coach Burrard Street for People of Downtown.

PEOPLE OF DOWNTOWN: CHEF ROGER MA

PEOPLE OF DOWNTOWN: CHEF ROGER MA

This month we spoke with Chef Roger Ma of Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar for People of Downtown.

PEOPLE OF DOWNTOWN: DEANNE AND DELANEY SCHWEITZER OF TURF

PEOPLE OF DOWNTOWN: DEANNE AND DELANEY SCHWEITZER OF TURF

We had the opportunity to interview sisters Deanne and Delaney Schweitzer of TurF for International Women’s Month.

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