Emily Carr University Awards Honorary Doctorates to Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun Lets’lo:tseltun and Terry Irwin

Two internationally revered leaders in North America’s art and design community will be recognized for their inimitable contributions to the fields of contemporary art and transition design by Emily Carr University this spring.

Emily Carr University’s New Program ‘TechWomen’ Provides Critical Training in Tech Sector

Immigrant and refugee women new to Canada are being offered the chance to break in to Vancouver’s booming technology industry, thanks to TechWomen — a newly launched initiative spearheaded by Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU) and the Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC).

British Columbia Hotel Association recognizes Ian Powell, Managing Director, Inn at Laurel Point & Paul’s Motor Inn as hotelier of the year.

Ian Powell, a hotelier with over 40 years in the international hospitality industry and who became a priest in the Anglican Church of Canada later in life, was named hotelier of the year on Tuesday during the BC Hospitality Summit in Kelowna, BC.

BC Distilled 2019 announces Audience Favourites Awards

The festival raised $8,041 for the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) through a silent auction, 50/50 draw, and a portion of ticket sales. “Two years ago we were lucky enough to name a dog as a gesture of thanks from PADS for the funds we had raised,” Hamer said. “Vesper is now in advanced training, and I’m happy we can continue to contribute to her training with the hope she’ll successfully complete the program and be placed with one of PADS’ clients.” 

Vancouver Foodster announces the Pizza Challenge

Welcome to the 5th Annual Vancouver Foodster Pizza Challenge. Restaurants from all over the city were invited to enter their Pizza creations into this challenge, most have created a special Pizza creation just for this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their Pizza on their menu from April 4-28, 2019.

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