This West Ender is a multi-award winner, including Miss Universe Canada! Plus a report on the Arts Umbrella fundraiser Splash, and a fond farewell to Basil Pantages.

Joyful anniversaries (including Joy’s!), fond farewells, and promises of gala-gala dos in our future.

Paying tribute to fallen firefighters, bidding an old friend farewell, and welcoming a new consul general to town.

Joy remembers old friend and colleague Allan Fotheringham, some local hotel legends gather for lunch — and more.

Remembering Franco Anglesio and good times at the Hotel Vancouver.

Remembering some good times, and the people who made it so.

Joy remembers and shares stories of the life and times of restaurateur, author, and worthy-cause fundraiser Nathan Fong.

Memories of The Five Sails, celebrated restaurateur John Bishop retires from the kitchen, good times at S.U.C.C.E.S.S, and Face The World among the many event cancellations.

No gala-gala dos to report on, but Joy has a funny story to share -- and we all need a chuckle right now!

The annual Symphony Ball was a gala gala do to remember, Joey has a new boss in the kitchen, and we bid a sad farewell to two great friends.

Celebrating the season’s busiest Santa & Mrs. Claus, Order of Canada recipient Diane Clement, and culinary celebrity Nathan Fong’s new radio show, looking forward to a night out with Oscar, and remembering a horse racing legend.

Seasonal fundraisers for worthy causes, 25 years of Canuck Place, a Vancouver AM reunion, and Christmas at the Fairmont. Joy’s got the scoop!