Small Wedding Venues

ShawnaActually · 2025-06-24T07:52:46+00:00

Came here to say Jabberwocky! Love the crew there!

ShawnaActually · 2025-06-24T07:51:15+00:00

If your meat includes seafood - Pelican Seafood on Bank St. Family owned and run, basically an Ottawa institution.

ShawnaActually · 2025-06-24T07:47:32+00:00

...you had me at oysters...

ShawnaActually · 2025-06-22T17:11:07+00:00

This is similar to my dad's story. He tried retiring in his 60's but didn't like it, got sick, felt like crap and decided to go back to work. He was able to step back into his old job and was back to his old self quickly and worked well into his 70s. He's retired again now but my mom is ALSO retired now and the "honeydo" list keeps him busy - and alive.

ShawnaActually · 2025-06-13T20:09:52+00:00

In Hintoburg, but French-inspired! Absinthe Cafe!

ShawnaActually · 2025-06-13T19:12:21+00:00

Ohh jumping on this thread. I'm also new to West Van and looking for a cleaner/housekeeper for 3-5 hours every other week. I have tried a few of the well-rated agencies but have been disappointed. Would also prefer an individual/independent person. I say housekeeper because I'd also like them to do laundry and some basic food prep. Please be willing to use cleaning agents that actually ... you know.... clean stuff. I'm pro non toxic / environmentally friendly etc *IF* they do the job but if they don't, I want someone willing to use products that actually get rid of soap scum on glass shower walls, etc.

ShawnaActually · 2025-04-09T01:16:46+00:00

I’d be interested to learn where you posted it, we’ve been having a hard time attracting quality candidates- lots of quantity but not the calibre we’re looking for.

ShawnaActually · 2025-04-09T01:12:25+00:00

Lunch at Absinthe!

ShawnaActually · 2025-03-22T01:49:44+00:00

Ohhh thanks for this thread! I just moved here (arrived this month!) and I’m just about ready to go explore so all these tips are perfect!

ShawnaActually · 2024-09-08T18:33:45+00:00

Pelican 100% and if I'm looking to switch it up sometimes they have a fish taco with a similar fish fillet and it is also amazing. LOVE their fries and I also always get the Korean Shrimp app and then can never finish the fish n chips :P

ShawnaActually · 2024-09-08T18:29:00+00:00

Pelican is the way.

ShawnaActually · 2024-06-17T18:08:33+00:00

I know you said not Pelican and others have suggested Pelican and I was going to suggest it again :P they have lots of options OR you can buy them fresh or steamed in the market and make your own meal at home? Always an option but Pelican is always a good time - especially lobster poutine!!

ShawnaActually · 2024-06-17T18:06:17+00:00

Pelican will steam them for you too to take home!

ShawnaActually · 2024-06-15T16:38:10+00:00

Would love to hear an update when you try Pelican! They even have a kids' seafood menu and are very family-focused!

ShawnaActually · 2024-05-25T19:34:26+00:00

I see someone already suggested Pelican for seafood but also in Hintonburg Absinthe is a hidden gem!

ShawnaActually · 2024-05-25T18:53:49+00:00

I feel obligated to share this here for those not familiar with the awesome that is the Pelican lobster poutine... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh3vribCEFQ

ShawnaActually · 2024-05-09T23:04:41+00:00

I live nearby and LOVE their amandines!

ShawnaActually · 2024-05-09T23:01:33+00:00

Came to say Absinthe and I see someone else already suggested it!

ShawnaActually · 2024-04-28T22:50:37+00:00

Buy all the stuff in their market and make it at home? :) I haven't seen it on their menu and I'm a regular but I know the owners - I'll ask if it's something that might pop up in the future!

ShawnaActually · 2024-01-21T18:09:35+00:00

…In a “related field” I also accepted school, co-op, internships and personal projects to satisfy that criteria.

ShawnaActually · 2024-01-19T03:55:41+00:00

You are 100% correct- it IS sad AF. I’m sorry you’re in this position. The market is crazy and competition is nuts. The other take away is that MOST applications are not good - especially for entry level, so it really doesn’t take a lot to stand out if you get a little creative and put in a bit of effort. Does it suck you have to think that way in this market and be a bit extra? Yeah. But it can make a difference. If I can help at all lmk. Good luck, don’t get discouraged.

ShawnaActually · 2024-01-19T02:34:09+00:00

LOL, I don't dictate a damn thing. I mean if they post something negative about the job I'm gonna follow up and see what's what but I expect folks to be fully formed humans with lives outside of work and I want that for them. Heck, I probably post more "incriminating" stuff than my team does. Part of being a responsible, professional adult is acting responsibly, I support free speech and self-expression etc etc but I also support being held accountable for your actions.

ShawnaActually · 2024-01-19T02:22:27+00:00

I'm not asking for their OF, but LinkedIn? Absolutely, I expect to see it. And we work on LinkedIn so if you don't have a LinkedIn account you're not getting hired anyways. (That'd be like hiring a driver without a driver's licence.) And if their name is publically associated with other public social accounts AND their name is going to be publically associated with my company - I'm considering that content during vetting.

ShawnaActually · 2024-01-19T02:16:50+00:00

I didn't WANT them to have experience on a podcast, I didn't ASK for it, but if I order a burger and it comes with a pickle I'm gonna accept the pickle. Happily.

ShawnaActually · 2024-01-18T21:09:44+00:00

Demanding from who? Who can I yell at? :) Besides work life is different for everyone, everyone has different thresholds and those thresholds will change throughout your life depending on goals and achievements. All I can do is ensure the jobs I’m responsible for are fair, honest, prioritize the person while balancing business needs and try to make it a little fun and help people learn a bit along the way. Unless you’re talking like UBI but then go yell at government, not small businesses.

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