A gem! What a find, this gem of a shop on Hastings, just east of London Drugs. Getting kids quality…read moregifts, books and toys can be a challenge with all the shiny bling out there. This place has art kits, embroidery kits, quality books that have obviously carefully chosen, inclusive and good selection of non-fiction. There are games, paint supplies, trinkets. Something for everybody, good place to pop into if you are looking for gifts. It is a very narrow space with every nook and cranny utilized, so be ready to feel a bit squished and masks are mandatory.

A really special place that adds so much to the neighbourhood and the greater Vancouver. One of my…read morefavourite features is the puzzle exchange! Truly a cozy nook to make and do together and unlock self discovery for learners of all ages. Another thing that makes this place special is an area that's perfect for makers to share their craft and inspirations. I always look forward to finding new and fascinating gems inside.

Been coming here for years and prices are still often too high for what it is. Hidden gems at a…read moregood price is still occasionally to be had here but they're far in between, it's a very common problem they won't admit to or has an excuse for. And as usual, they still play favourites with customers for no real reason and won't admit to it.... ‍ Also, lost count on how often the employees (usually the assistant manager), clearly don't have as much experience with customer service. I've seen worse but some is still really lacking. PS. Make sure you keep your eyes on your items. Had someone took something right from under me when I was looking at something for not even a 5 second. After I realized it, I tried to confront the guy myself but walked away after I realized he won't admit his wrong doing and might gotten the police involved if I continued. When I brought it up to security, they admitted they won't do anything about it. Granted, their safety is a priority but what is the point of having a security guard when you had an issue that is borderline theft and nobody will help you in this regards? This is the kind of store you guys are supporting here, folks.... Employees that might not want to right a wrong or help you if hits the fan unless if you're butt is injured and is a clear liability.

Learn to treat disabled people with respect and dignity! Your security guard kept following me in…read morethe store, and your assistant manager accused him of theft when he had done nothing wrong. She tried to prevent me from leaving so I very loudly told her so everyone in the store heard me no you do not get to search me, call the manager check the cameras if the manager says I took something ill call the cops, and they can search because they're not gonna find anything! Never used to have problems in your store! Is this how you treat disabled people both customers and disabled employees too?

Nice chill local drinking hole on Hastings, between Gilmore and Willingdon. Contrary to popular…read morebelief, entry is not limited to service members or veterans. Anyone over legal drinking age can go in. Think of it as a local neighbourhood pub with indirect ties to the Canadian Armed Forces. Parking is plentiful on Hastings, as well as the side streets. The venue is nice and modern, as they tore down the dumpy old building a few years ago. The place is nice and bright, and not too loud at all. Great for socializing. Staff are friendly and chatty. No complaints. They serve pub food and drinks. Selection is limited, but they cover all the bases in terms of typical food types. Pricing is pretty reasonable. Overall a nice drinking hole if one is in the area.

This Legion just celebrated it's 2nd year anniversary. And I'm glad it is back on the Heights…read more They have quite affordable alcohol specials and decent bar food. Service is friendly and they try their best to make this place fun. I have also seen them do community fundraisers for local kids sports and they are a great community organization. I've had a beer here a few times and you don't have to be a member to have a drink or a meal. If you haven't been to a legion stop in and have a beer. They usually have sports on TV!

This review pertains more to the annual TJ Festival but also some comments about the temple itself…read more I've been to the Temple multiple times in the past. They're a Taoist temple tucked away in a Burnaby neighborhood. The community consists of largely Taiwanese people. What i always liked about the temple is that they're not overly pushy for people who aren't believers of Taoism. Whenever I go, I'd take a packet (free) of the blessed rice (raw) home. It was my first time at the Festival and i was pleasantly surprised. As mentioned above, the temple population is mostly Taiwanese people. However, a lot of the stands and vendors consisted of local organizations. This tells me that the Temple has done a great job of establishing their community presence. There were quite a lot of vendors, and tailored to different age groups, community and interests. There was definitely something for everyone. There was also a live band stage. I would definitely come back again next year.

Low-key Taoist temple tucked away in Burnaby. Most of the community is Mandarin-speaking, but the…read morevolunteers and staff also speak English and are super kind and welcoming. Calming vibes soon as you walk in with no pressure to pray (they offer incense sticks), donate, or do anything specific, you can just do/participate as much or as little as you want here. They also offer: -Classes -Informational brochures (e.g., community programs, senior assistance) -Annual "TJ Fest" that shuts down the block with food, performances, music, and family-friendly activities. -Free community fridge. -Religious services Free parking lot attached to the temple, and lots of free street parking.

SPARC BC : 4445 Norfolk Street,Burnaby BC V5G 0A7…read more The Social Planning and Research Council of B.C. (SPARC BC) is an independent, non-partisan, registered charity that works with BC communities in building a just and healthy society for all. SPARC BC's issues the permits to use designated disability parking spaces. SPARC BC has been advocating for the rights of people with mobility limitations since 1969, and managing the Parking Permit Program for People with Disabilities since 1984. Over 100,000 people rely on this program. Apply for or renew your permit to use designated parking spots anywhere in B.C. FOR GENERAL INQUIRIES Phone: 604-718-7744 Fax: 604-736-8697 Email: info@sparc.bc.caOpens in your application FOR PARKING PERMIT INQUIRIES Office Hours: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday Closed Saturday, Sunday, and statutory holidays Phone: 604-718-7744 Opens in your application Toll Free within BC: 1-888-718-7794 Opens in your application Fax: 604-736-8697 Email: permits@sparc.bc.caOpens in your application SPARC BC ACCESSIBILITY AND ENFORCEMENT LINE The SPARC BC Permit Processing Fee is $31.00. Permits issued for permanent disabilities must be renewed every three years. Temporary permits will be valid for a period of time as determined by the physician (for a maximum of one year). Customers are welcome to donate to SPARC BC while waiting for the applying or renewing the permits for the designated disability parking spaces. The donation is used for the internal control of the cost of parking permit and Utility bills in order to balance their budget of the SPARC BC annually. Being a registered charity, the SPARC BC, it's their responsibility to file an Audited Financial Statements for the government record.

My lady sought a referral from her family doctor in late-June of this year, to apply for a…read more'handicap parking permit'. Her doctor agreed, had the necessary application, and filled out the required doctor's portion. She filled out the remaining personal information, and such required, attached a cheque for $26, and mailed the application to SPARC. The permits -- which consisted of one to be displayed within the vehicle being used and parked, and a card to carry on person -- arrived in just a few days. The permit to hang in the vehicle was 'punched' to start 'July/22', and end 'July/25'. She was hospitalized at the time her permit arrived, and only came home recently. So it has been a good while before she could get out, and have it applied for the first time to a parking space. Yesterday was 'the' day -- the space was perfect, and she was so delighted by the helpful assistance the permit provided.

It's the first time I've e been to this store. Most if not all items are donated, restored the sold…read moreto the public. I've been looking for lamps and ceiling light fixture for weeks and was not willing to part with the $40 to $50 most stores where asking. I can be a little cheap at times. Well today I hit the jack pot! I got two plain lamps (without the shades), ceiling light fixture and some paint all for $18.50. Everything I bought was an additional 80% off. Apparently this sale ends tomorrow - all sales final. Now I did see some over priced items that can be found elsewhere new and cheaper, I suppose that's the way it works sometimes but today I made out like a bandit. The service today was good, no complaints. It's definitely worth a look if you're in the area.

I'm reviewing from the perspective of someone who wanted to donate. They made it impossible and so…read moredid their head office, their other locations and their head office. I had a bathroom vanity, countertop, sink and mirror to donate. In general I'm not a fan of "junking" things, so I tried to schedule these items to be picked up for their Restore. For whatever reason their online form wouldn't allow me to schedule a day and time. When I tried to call the head office to book a pick-up with someone on the phone, their message said to call the individual stores for pick-up. When I called the individual stores, including the N. Van one, they said to call the head office for pick-up. So in the end I used Just Junk. I know JJ sometimes donates stuff to the Restore so I hope it does eventually end up there and not in a landfill. Restore did not make it easy which is too bad. I'll try again if I find myself in the same situation, however it was a big waste of time this time around.

This place is a non-profit organization ran by volunteer, Heard that it started off at SFU and than…read moremoved here. Anyways, they sell new and used books. They even have dvd rentals available. We were here looking for a book that contains old recipes but unfortunately we were not able to find it. I feel like the selection is tailored to school kids/ university kids. I saw some of the books that I had read when I was in University. They are located on Commercial Drive.

A non-profit, volunteer run bookstore in Vancouver. The…read morestaff are always welcoming and helpful. They can order a book for you in case they dont have it in the store. The prices are also very affordable with frequent book sales. Also has a small community space with a free computer, library, kids section and tea.

I was introduced to this store a few weeks ago by a friend of mine. Didn't even realize this store…read moreeven existed as it's quite easy to miss and nobody can tell this is a thrift store. The prices are actually very reasonable and cheap as far as I can tell. This store has a lot of books, plenty of CD, DVD & some Blu-ray. The prices for their books, CD & DVD are actually slightly cheaper than Salvation Army, so if you live in the North Vancouver area or is heading towards to Park & Tilford's Brooksbank area, which is around the Phibb's Exchange area, and often go into Salvation Army thrift stores to shop for these kinds of items in general, this place is worth a peak, but I doubt they restock as often as Salvation Army because I first came like 2~3 weeks ago with my friend and again today and most CD/DVD seemed the same. But they also have quite a lot of home renovation items as well, like doors and other home related items that you might need while renovating your place or if you wanted to replace a dresser and whatnot. So if you're doing this kind of stuff at your house and want to potentially save quite a lot of money in the process, this place might be a very good spot to check out to see if they have anything you could use. The employees I've encountered so far had been pretty friendly. Best of all, they also allow doggos to come in and stroll around as well, so if you want to bring your fur baby along to shop with you, you can. So it's pretty dog friendly. Definitely check this place out if you're someone who enjoys thrift store shopping and if you want to bring your dogs along too.

Urban Repurpose continues to amaze us with the selection and quality of products and service they…read moreprovide. Tom is a gem. He strives to keep household and building supplies from going to the landfill and so resells at ridiculously low prices or often just gives-away great stuff. Today we stopped by to drop off a few things and could not leave without 8 antique beer steins (think Octoberfest) a ukulele, 2 soccer balls, a wicker basket and an Irish flag. How random and how fun. It was Free Friday and the place was buzzing with people. Can highly recommend Urban Repurpose to anyone.