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17 01, 2026

Whole Grains

January 17th, 2026|CTS News|

Event Recap : Whole Grain Talk with Tommy

Hosted at The Commons by CTS
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 · 5:30 PM

We were thrilled to host an intimate whole grain discussion at The Commons by CTS on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 at 5:30 PM, led by Tommy Aird from Tommy’s Whole Grain. The evening brought together pastry and baking professionals to explore whole Read More …

22 12, 2025

Interested in Professional Cook 1 training at Camosun College?

December 22nd, 2025|Uncategorized|

Chefs’ Table Society is recruiting passionate aspiring cooks for a fully funded Professional Cook 1 cohort at Camosun College starting January 12.

This program is ideal for people who love cooking and are looking to build a career in restaurant kitchens or non-traditional culinary roles such as community food programs, health care, senior living, and more. To be eligible, candidates must Read More …

18 12, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast James Grass

December 18th, 2025|Podcast|

On this weeks episode we invited long time front of house industry veteran and now media creator, James Grass to the podcast. After learning the trade of hospitality from some of the best in BC, James started his own business, showing what he learned so well. That slowly morphed into his early Read More …

12 12, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast David Speight

December 12th, 2025|Podcast|

A Vancouver born native, Chef David Speight fell in love with our industry as most of us have, out of need and then finding purpose and meaning in the cooking and hospitality. After cooking and running some larger restaurant operations, he was presented with the opportunity to run the behemoth that is Read More …

5 12, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast Emad Yacoub

December 5th, 2025|Podcast|

On this weeks podcast I have the opportunity to sit down with President and CEO of Glowbal Restaurant Group. As a young eager and ambitious immigrant from Egypt, Emad moved to Canada in the 1980's. His humble beginnings as a breakfast cook in a very busy hotel, took him to be a Read More …

28 11, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast Todd Perrin

November 28th, 2025|Podcast|

I was very pleasantly surprised to find my old friend Todd Perrin was in town for Whistler's Cornucopia event. He was able to carve out a bit of time to come down to the Commons Studio. We chatted about his career, Mallard Cottage, the future of restaurants and a bit of politics. Read More …

21 11, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast Ben Kiely

November 21st, 2025|Podcast|

On this week's episode we have long time chef and educator Ben Kiely. Head instructor at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts here in Vancouver. His many years of cooking in England and across Europe led him to Greece where he found himself falling for a Canadian woman and he followed her Read More …

14 11, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast Andrew Richardson

November 14th, 2025|Podcast|

Hailing from Manchester England, Chef Andre Richardson, is a quiet giant. A chefs Chef, so incredibly respected by the restaurant community and his peers, that lives for the work and the craft. We sat down and had a chance to chat about his time here in Vancouver and opening and running some Read More …

7 11, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast Tomer Rockman

November 7th, 2025|Podcast|

On this week's Podcast we have Community advocate and Farmer Tomer Rockman. Tomer's story is inspiring for anyone looking to find their own place in this world. I was struck by Tomer's curiosity and tenacity for knowledge and his story of just learning and trying to understand what interests him and what Read More …

31 10, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast Mark Brand

October 31st, 2025|Podcast|

On this week's episode we have the community advocate, social impact provocateur, and speaker, Mark Brand. He is also an accomplished barman, restaurateur and Dj, and has made an indelible mark on the culinary and hospitality scene across North America. I was lucky enough to get to sit down and chat about Read More …

26 10, 2025

Grand Opening of The Commons by CTS

October 26th, 2025|CTS News|

Header photo showcases the 2025 Board. Left to Right – Front Row: Camille Sauvagnac, Cheryl Chang, Jamie Maw, Ned Bell, Poyan Danesh, Shawna Gardham. Back Row: TJ Conwi, Alex Tung, Dez Lo, Chris Andraza, Johnny Bridge, Stacy Johnston, Cory Pelan, Robert Belcham, Joan Cross, Sid Cross. Missing members: Joel Stirke, Tret Jordan, Peter Warsycki

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24 10, 2025

Mise en Place – the Podcast Jenice Yu

October 24th, 2025|Podcast|

On this weeks podcast we have longtime supplier and hospitality veteran Jenice Yu of EatFish.ca Jenice comes from a very strong food and supply chain background, she has been part of it most of her life. Her family, seafood wholesalers themselves, set the stage for Jenice's life long passion for fresh and Read More …

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