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Lindsay William-Ross
Verified
Managing Editor and Podcast Co-Host, Vancouver is Awesome
Vancouver
Beats
Biography
Lindsay is Daily Hive's National Food Editor. A fourth generation Vancouverite, she has also lived in Toronto, NYC, and L.A. Previously the EIC of LAist.com, she earned a Master's in English, attended culinary school, and taught English at Cal State L.A. Lindsay's first published piece was in 1980 in The Province; it was her letter to Santa.
Rap, grime.
Content
By Lindsay William-Ross Verified| Vancouver is Awesome Verified Proving again that growth is possible in the restaurant sector is Vancouver's own Glowbal Group, which announced Thursday (April 17) its plan for a massive new concept for the city's Financial District. Named for Glowbal's President & CEO, Emad Yacoub, Gigi’s will occupy an 8,000-square-foot space in downtown Vancouver, though an exact location was not indicated.
By Lindsay William-Ross Verified| Vancouver is Awesome Verified Vancouver's popular upscale Japanese grocery store and grab-and-go eats spot will soon have a third location on its roster, as Aburi Restaurants Canada has revealed it will be opening a new Aburi Market in the city's downtown core. Aburi Market is taking over the space at 609 Granville St that had until recently been a second outpost of local gourmet grocery Meinhardt Fine Foods; the store closed its downtown location in March but continues to operate in South Granville.
By Jeremy Hainsworth Verified, Elana Shepert Verified, Lindsay William-Ross Verified, Alanna Kelly Verified| Vancouver is Awesome Verified TORONTO — Measles has spread to 109 more people in Ontario over the last week, bringing the province’s total cases to 925 since an outbreak began in October. Sixty-nine people have required hospitalization – that’s eight more than last week – including four in intensive care. Measles is still predominantly infecting unvaccinated infants, children and adolescents in southwestern Ontario. Cases in Alberta have also been climbing since March, with 83 confirmed as of Wednesday.
Company Info
Vancouver is Awesome
Vancouver Is Awesome is an online media company based in Vancouver, founded in 2008 and operating under Castanet Media Ltd. The company specializes in hyperlocal news and community engagement, delivering multimedia content that covers local, regional, and global topics. With a focus on Vancouver, the platform provides news on politics, transportation, real estate, and events, along with articles, photos, videos, and podcasts. Their mobile app enhances user experience with features like topic filters, weather forecasts, and news alerts. Vancouver Is Awesome also engages local residents and businesses through sponsored content and contests, attracting around 1 million monthly visits. The company employs 18 people and generates revenue of $17.1 million, emphasizing the unique aspects of Vancouver through its diverse content offerings.
Vancouver, Canada
+1 604-943-2440
Founded: 2008