Canada Day on the North Shore

Break out the barbecues, grab the family and head to the beach. At least that’s how we roll over here on the North Shore on Canada Day. Those of us lucky enough to live here had more than a few celebrations to choose from including West Vancouver’s John Lawson Park, North Vancouver’s Waterfront and more. …

West Vancouver Italian Restaurant Holds Cancer Fundraiser and Gala Dinner

Since 2008, Mangia e Bevi Ristorante in West Vancouver has started the year off on the right foot with a charity month of dinners designed to raise funds for cancer research. Last week, it was time for the B.A.C.I.O. (Because A Cure is Obtainable) final night gala. “Bacio” – which means “kiss” – featured a …

BACIO Cancer Fundraiser at Mangia e Bevi

All month long, West Vancouver’s Mangia e Bevi restaurant has been raising money for oncology research through their third annual “Festa Invernale”. Called B.A.C.I.O (Because a Cure is Obtainable), it is a cause close to the hearts of owners Doug Grisdale, Rob Parrott and Antonio Sauro, all of whom have had family members affected by …