Prawns on the False Creek wharf thrill Vancouver fans
Vancouver actress Krista Jang shows off fresh spot prawns at False Creek Fishermen's Wharf as BC spot prawn season ends. Tariffs on Chinese buyers squeeze exports while local demand stays strong, with Priors and chefs including Tojo adapting menus and prices. The season fuels social scenes, seafood markets, and a celebrated local ritual of buying and preparing prawns.
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Vancouver
Toronto
Krista Jang
False Creek
Jang
British Columbia
China
B.C
Christina Burridge
BC Seafood Alliance
Burridge
Mike Atkins
Pacific Prawn Fishermen’s Association
Japan
Atkins
Lynette Kershaw
Richmond
French Creek
Parksville
Asia
Kershaw
Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf
Stewart McDonald
Frank
Sparky
McDonald
Dragon Watanabe
Watanabe
Hidekazu Tojo
California
Canada
Tojo
Rob MacDonald
False Creek Harbour Authority
Plant based eating boosts health and saves money
Rebecca Lemieux of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit highlights a plant based plate containing lentils, grains, and vegetables as a nutritious, budget friendly option. The piece covers health benefits, heart health, fibre, antioxidants, and tips for incorporating plant foods in meals and at home. It notes cooking with plant based foods saves time and money and directs readers to UnlockFood.ca and TBDHU resources.
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UnlockFood.ca
Rebecca Lemieux
Thunder Bay
Karaoke Night at Branch 5 Legion in Clubroom
The Branch 5 Legion hosts Karaoke Night with S&C Karaoke at 229 Van Norman St. upstairs Clubroom from 7 to 10 pm. Free admission. Last event before the September break, according to the What To Do section of the classifieds.
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Classifieds
Chroniclejournal.com
Legion
S&c
van Norman St
Thursday Slovak Legion Catch the Ace Draw
A catch the ace progressive draw at the Slovak Legion promises a $1,000 minimum if the ace is caught. Tickets on sale 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with the draw at 8:30 p.m. Licence M880681. A 50 50 draw will also be held at that time under Licence M880685.
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Slovak Legion
Slovak Legion Lunch Buffet and Bar Hours
The Slovak Legion invites members to a lunch buffet from 11 30 a m to 1 30 p m with dessert coffee tea and pop. The bar opens at 11 30 a m and the restaurant opens at 5 00 p m, offering services through the day.
Thursday Karaoke With Jesse Horricks at Barcolonia
Barcolonia hosts a Thursday karaoke night featuring Jesse Horricks from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am on June 26, 2025. Admission is free donations accepted. Sing your heart out with a welcoming crowd at 209 N Cumberland St. in Barcolonia.
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Jesse Horricks
Barcolonia
N. Cumberland Str
Friday Branch 5 Legion CD Release Party
New to Branch 5 invites to a CD release party for Vickers Creek with special guests at 229 Van Norman Street upstairs club room at 8 pm. Frankie T and Wildfire perform at Bar Polonia 209 N Cumberland Street Friday June 27 2025 from 8 to 11 pm with admission ten dollars and snacks included.
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Legion
Let's
Vickers Creek
van Norman St
Frankie T
Wildfire
Bar Polonia
N. Cumberland Street
Italian Bar Cultural Centre hosts Vic Arnone Band event
Slovak lunch buffet runs 11 30 to 1 30 with dessert and coffee tea and pop. Bar opens 11 30 and restaurant at 5 00. The Italian Bar Cultural Centre presents the Vic Arnone Band Sunday June 29 from 2 30 to 5 pm for a good time.
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Vic Arnone
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