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:: June 26 2001 ::
ATTENTION! The Ministry of the Attorney General is currently in a consultation process with the public regarding possible mandatory labelling of genetically modified foods in British Columbia. You can submit your comments following a link from the Discussion Paper page: http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/legislation/gef/ge_consultation_info.htm
:: June 24 2001 ::
Green International Trading Co. next to the Bo Kong restaurant sells frozen soya and gluten products and other Asian vegetarian foods.
:: June 2 2001 ::
Silver Hills Bakery in Burnaby makes fantastic bread from organicly grown grains, and most of their breads are 100% vegan (a few have honey). You can buy their breads at most better grocery stores (Capers, Choices, Safeway, etc.) and also order online.
:: February 27 2001 ::
I've received some printed literature from Jamieson, the following of their products are veg-friendly (they don't make distinction between vegetarian/vegan, their Protein Powder contains milk ingredients, most of the vitamins should be safe, but read the labels): Selenium 50/100mg, Zinc 10/25/50mg, Zinc TR, Chelated Chromium, Timed Release Iron 50/35mg, Brewers Yeast 400mg, Echinacea and Goldenseal Tincture, Ech. Tinc., Ginko Tinc., St. John's Wort Tinc., Soothex Blister/Cold Sore Medication, Alfalfa 650mg, Astragalus Root 3g, Med. Harvest Garlic, Timed Release B12 1200mcg, Biotin 250mcg, Pantothenic Acid 250mcg, Folic Acid 0.4/1mg, Kamu Jany Complex, B6 25/50/100/250, B12 25/50/100 (not the 250!?), Stress Plex multivitamin. Phew, long list. I have contacted Jamieson to let them know that labelling which vitamins are vegetarian & vegan friendly would be great.
:: February 20 2001 ::
In search of the best source of multivitamins and B12, I've contacted both Nature Made Vitamins and Jamieson Vitamins. According to Sky at Nature Made, their B Complex with C, B-50 T.R., B-100 T.R., and B-150 T.R. are all vegan. See their product list for info. Rose from Jamieson called and told me that their B-6 complex, B-12 complex (including time-release version), B-12 100, and Stress Plex Multivitamin [note: NOT the StressEase] are all vegan. Jamieson gets bonus points for stating on their packaging they do no animal testing.
:: November 22 2000 ::
I've added a photo from my dinner with the Hong Kong Vegan Society during my stay there in June.
:: October 13 2000 ::
Two women from nearby Victoria, Sarah Kramer and Tanya Bernard, have a recipe book out called How It All Vegan. It's received excellent reviews and looks like a great source of new meal ideas.
:: September 29 2000 ::
Kate L. Pugh ("Kake") has been really nice & put a link to this little site from her Vegan Guide to Oxford site. Thanks Kate!!
:: September 26 2000 ::
Just spoke to someone at the BC Vegetable Marketing Commission. I found out that some of their vegetables bearing the BC label are actually grown in the US, which isn't so good. However, she also stated that none of the vegetables they market are genetically engineered, which is great news.
:: September 25 2000 ::
I had lunch yesterday at the Buddhist Vegetarian Restaurant in Chinatown. Since my trip to Hong Kong I've been missing the gluten dishes these types of restaurants serve; it was really nice to find some! It's a pleasant place with a cool clientele (obviously many people from around town find it appealing) and the food we tried was great. They have a big sign up stating they don't use any eggs, milk, honey, or MSG in preparing the food, so they're obviously making a great effort to cater to both vegetarians and vegans. This is definitely a nice laid-back place to eat & chat in for a while.
:: September 05 2000 ::
Capers is hosting "Living Naturally - An Organic & Natural Living Fair" on September 16 and 17 at the Capers Market at 1675 Robson Street. Features BC organic farmers, music, cooking, and vitamin/nutritional experts. Might be interesting.
:: August 28 2000 ::
Well, I've finally managed to do the major update to this site I've been meaning to since I returned from Hong Kong. Please email me with any suggestions or additions you'd like to see! I hope this site will be useful to locals & visitors!
Looking for health resources in the area, I found the website of Vesanto Melina, a Registered Dietician in Langley who specializes in vegetarian/vegan diets.
:: August 14 2000 ::
Capers is now carrying Earth Balance, a 100% vegan margarine! Made from non-GMO expeller-pressed oils and is non-hydrogenated. It tastes amazing! -Submitted by Marnie
:: June 29 2000 ::
I just spent a month living in Hong Kong, working on an web project. I probably would have starved if it weren't for the help of the Hong Kong Vegan Society, and I'd like to thank them again for their helpful webpage. I had dinner with the society, which was great fun.
:: April 15 2000 ::
Thought I'd mention that I've been drinking SoGood Soymilk since I went vegan last year. It's delicious, great on cereal and in tea, and reasonably priced. It's available at many groceries and the 7-11 behind my apartment.
:: April 14 2000 ::
Habibi's Restaurant on West Broadway is a wonderful little Lebanese vegetarian place. The chef knew what vegan is, the food is great and the prices wonderful. A charming environment that seems popular with some very interesting people.
Note! I stated below that Canoleo margarine was apparently vegan; it however isn't. There's a small amount of dairy used in its production, in the guise of "natural flavour". I had sent an email to Springtree Corporation asking them for info about their ingredients, and while they didn't answer most of my questions about the ingredients and the production methods, they did confirm that Canoleo isn't vegan, for which I appreciate their honesty.
:: March 20 2000 ::
Earthsave Canada is a local organization promoting vegan/vegetarian diets. They have a catalog of books and other items, and membership lets you get a discount at many local businesses and restaurants.
:: March 09 2000 ::
Kea Foods at Main and 10th carries some good products including the Nature's Path cereals, and a wide selection of bulk foods.
Oh, I don't think I've mentioned Nature's Path before this. Excellent organically based cereals (many of which are completely vegan, some however have honey) and bread made by a local company.
:: Oct 21 1999 ::
Mission Hill Wines after a very friendly phone call inform me that their entire product line is free of animal products and at no time comes in contact with animal products. They were very responsive to my suggestion that they mention on their label & website (in development) that their wines are vegan. Their special reserve Foch is also organically grown.
Capers Market is rockin. The best place to shop in town.
The charcoal in Brita water filters is made from coconut shells.
I had a great deal of difficulty recently finding a prescription-strength painkiller or even over-the-counter ibuprofin that was vegetarian. Tylenol, Motrin, Advil all fail the test. However, McDonald's Pharmacy on Broadway was able to mix up pure ibuprofin in Vegi-Cap capsules for me, and the staff were very helpful.
Mountain Equipment Co-op carries one line of leather-free hiking boots called, not surprisingly, "Vegan". They're comfortable but not all that great looking.
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