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Featured Vancouverite: Todd Lajeunesse

by Ehren Seeland in Vancouverites on January 6, 2015

Hometown: Surrey, British Columbia

How long have been a Vancouverite?
I moved to Vancouver my first year at UBC. After that, for 4 years, I lived in both in Seattle and Kaohsiung, Taiwan. I’ve been back in Vancouver since December last year and am so grateful to call this city home.

Occupation:
I’m the Co-Founder and CEO of DinnrTime, a social venture that connects home cooks who are preparing dinner with neighbours who’d love to buy an extra portion. DinnrTime is an online platform that provides access to convenient and affordable home-cooked meals for all food lovers here in the city. This venture also creates a means for interaction between neighbours, a way for home chefs to gain income from their cooking efforts, while offering food lovers healthy, affordable alternatives to fast food and other processed meal options.

To learn more information about DinnrTime, please visit our website at DinnrTime.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

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Featured Vancouverite: Todd Lajeunesse

Featured Vancouverite: Jamie Smith

by Ehren Seeland in Vancouverites on December 2, 2014

Photo by Shannyn Higgins

Hometown: 
I grew up in White Rock – just a hop, skip and a jump away from Vancouver, British Columbia.

How long have been a Vancouverite? 
I moved back to Vancouver roughly 3 years ago after traveling extensively and living in the Middle East. What a contrast to be back in this rainy, mountainous and beautiful city, I love it!

Occupation: 
I am an artist and I work at a little studio between Main and Cambie Street. I was a high school art teacher before taking a leap of faith to pursue a career in the arts. During my travels, finding myself as the keener tourist in local art galleries, wondering how to do it myself. It has been a learning experience and I have met so many great people in Vancouver doing amazing things. With this adventure I’m on, no day is the same but this beautiful city stays steady and comforting. My paintings can be seen at jamiesmithstudio.com.

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Featured Vancouverite: Jamie Smith

Featured Vancouverites: Victor Kolstee and Rosario Ancer

by Ehren Seeland in Vancouverites on October 7, 2014

Hometowns:
Victor Kolstee is originally from The Hague in The Netherlands and Rosario Ancer from Monterrey, Mexico.

How long have been Vancouverites?
25 years – after living and performing in Spain and Mexico, we settled in Vancouver.

Occupations:
Rosario Ancer is a Dancer, Choreographer and Artistic Director and Victor Kolstee is a Guitarist and Musical Director, both with Flamenco Rosario and the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival. They also teach dance and guitar and are the owners of Centro Flamenco. Continue reading:
Featured Vancouverites: Victor Kolstee and Rosario Ancer

Featured Vancouverite: Lynn Santiago

by Ehren Seeland in Vancouverites on September 2, 2014

Hometown: Victoria, British Columbia

How long have you been a Vancouverite? 26 years (since 1988)

Occupation:
Self-employed as the Director of Rubicon Food Services, which operates Boca in South Granville. This is a modest lunch spot serving Latin-inspired food to those on the go who are looking for healthy, bold flavours.

Our food is made on-site from scratch using locally sourced, sustainable and ethically raised meat. We also provide catering services and workspace food delivery options. With 15 years of food and beverage experience, as well as six years of retail management experience, Rubicon Food Services also offers consulting assistance for business owners.

What are some of the best places in the city to source Latin American ingredients and products?
I primarily use local business Horizonte Imports for our dry ingredients. There is a great selection of Latin products at Killarney Market and 88 Supermarket in East Vancouver. Fresh is Best is a great venue for those on the west side of Vancouver.

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Featured Vancouverite: Lynn Santiago