Inside Vancouver

This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Clayton Pettifer

by Ehren Seeland in Vancouverites on December 3, 2013

Hometown: North Vancouver, British Columbia

How long have you been a Vancouverite? Born and Raised (35 Years)

Occupation:
I am the Senior Chef for the Cactus Restaurant Group, currently overseeing our newest and largest location at the Jack Poole Plaza in Coal Harbour.

Best place to shop for foodie related items in Vancouver:
We’re really luck in Vancouver to have a dynamic food scene with great vendors. Some of my favourites include Granville Island for fresh vegetables and fruit, seafood and bread; Save on Meats for steaks, ribs and in-house-made sausages; and Bosa Foods for any cheese, pasta and unique Italian ingredients.

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This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Clayton Pettifer

This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Robert Lynds

by Ehren Seeland in Vancouverites on November 5, 2013

Hometown: St. Catharine’s, Ontario

How long have you been a Vancouverite? Since 1989, so 24 years total.

Occupation:
I am a Renaissance man, a Founder of Dojang Martial Arts Clubs, Director of Leo Koo Gallery, Creator of the Think Certus program and visual artist.

Best way to break into the local creative scene:
I attend art openings in the city — we have a lot of talented individuals both locally and nationally, as well as internationally. Every month, the Leo Koo Gallery also has art openings with either a solo exhibition or a group exhibition.

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This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Robert Lynds

My Vancouver – Then & Now: TERRY DAVID MULLIGAN

by Laura Goldstein in Vancouverites on October 31, 2013

Terry David Mulligan, veteran radio and TV broadcaster, actor and wine connoisseur.
Photo: Terry David Mulligan

My Vancouver – Then & Now Series

As one of the most desirable cities in the world in which to live, Vancouver has played a pivotal role in the destinies of many athletes, performers and creative minds. Whether as a stepping stone at the beginning of their long careers (Academy Award –winner Jim Erickson); a safe harbour for immigrants to start again (Prima Ballerina, Chan Hon Goh ) or reaching the pinnacle of their life’s work here ( NHL’s ‘Captain Canuck’, Trevor Linden, ) the celebrated personalities of this new Inside Vancouver Series by Laura Goldstein, all have one thing in common: MY VANCOUVER THEN & NOW is immeasurably in their hearts.

It seems Vancouver’s Terry David Mulligan has lived multiple lifetimes with hundreds of yarns to prove it. From Royal Canadian Mountie to eclectic radio host; film and television actor; 14-year Western correspondent and VJ for Citytv’s MuchMusic then host of MuchWest; author and wine connoisseur.

“I’ve interviewed almost everyone,” quips Mulligan matter-of-factly and immediately jumps into a barrage of great anecdotes and juicy trivia. “I had a great working relationship with Janis Joplin. She’d break out the bourbon in a taped interview – drink me under the table- but I’d get so drunk I could only use the first half of the interview!” he admits.

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My Vancouver – Then & Now: TERRY DAVID MULLIGAN

My Vancouver – Then & Now: TREVOR & CRISTINA LINDEN

by Laura Goldstein in Vancouverites on October 22, 2013

Trevor Linden, retired, former Captain of the Vancouver Canucks, is an avid hiker, skier and cyclist.
Photo Credit: Damian Cromwell

My Vancouver – Then & Now Series

As one of the most desirable cities in the world in which to live, Vancouver has played a pivotal role in the destinies of many athletes, performers and creative minds. Whether as a stepping stone at the beginning of their long careers (Academy Award –winner Jim Erickson); a safe harbour for immigrants to start again (Prima Ballerina, Chan Hon Goh ) or reaching the pinnacle of their life’s work here ( NHL’s ‘Captain Canuck’, Trevor Linden, ) the celebrated personalities of this new Inside Vancouver Series by Laura Goldstein, all have one thing in common: MY VANCOUVER THEN & NOW is immeasurably in their hearts.

“I remember that last game very clearly,” reminisces Captain Canuck,
Trevor Linden of his final NHL game, April 5th 2008 against the Calgary Flames when #16 stepped on the ice for the last time in GM Place (now Roger’s Arena) Vancouver .

“ It was really special because nothing had been previously announced officially that I was retiring that day, but the fans started to chant as soon as I came out and gave me a standing ovation. Then I did a victory lap after the game- it was so exciting.”

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This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Mélanie Kimmett

by Ehren Seeland in Vancouverites on October 1, 2013

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario

How long have you been a Vancouverite?
Vancouver has been home for over seven years now. My husband Kevin, our cat Charlie (who has recently passed) and I moved here from Toronto in 2006 when I was offered a lead designer role with the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Occupation:
Since wrapping up my three and a half year contract with the Games in February 2010, I’ve been working as a freelance/contract designer and illustrator here in the city, while also running and designing my own successful stationery line, Pretty Paper Please.

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This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Mélanie Kimmett