Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country pairs with Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions for a night of Excellence
Usually I like to dine twice at any restaurant before I write a review, but often this is not possible. This time it was my second time reviewing Ugly Duckling. The first time I had the honour of reviewing the exclusive L’Abattoir x | Ugly Duckling | Gastown Meets Chinatown last November. Two champions of…
WINE & DINE
BC Syrah Recommendations
A friend recently mentioned he was going to be opening a special bottle he had been saving: a 2010 Grange. When I asked him to tell me more about how he came across this wine, he said, “We have a lifelong friend of my wife’s who lives in Sydney. She bought the bottle quite a…
Qualicum Beach Cafe Two Can’t-Miss Events in March
Empower, Connect & Give Back This International Women’s Day, let’s sip, support, and celebrate the power of women together Join us for a joyful afternoon of connection, community, and giving back at our 4th Annual International Women’s Day Event: Brunch, Fundraiser & Mingler. Bring your girlfriends, colleagues, sisters, moms, and mentors for mimosas, DIY…
TRAVEL/LEISURE
Spring Break in BC: Free Outdoor Adventures the Whole Family Will Love
With BC Spring Break coming, families are looking for activities that won’t break the bank. The BC Bird Trail offers the perfect solution: free, educational outdoor adventures that coincide with one of nature’s most spectacular shows—spring migration. As Snow Geese prepare for their Arctic journey and early migrants like Rufous Hummingbirds begin arriving, BC’s trails come…
EVENTS
Les Dames BC 2026 Scholarships: Closing Soon!
FINAL CALL for BC Women to Apply for 2026 Food & Beverage Scholarships Les Dames d’Escoffier International BC Chapter (LDBC) online scholarship applications are open until March 14th (11:59 pm PT) to those who identify as women in BC interested in furthering their careers in the culinary, beverage, agriculture, aquaculture and other hospitality fields. Founded…
DRINKS
Introducing Saicho: The World’s Finest Sparkling Tea
Introducing Saicho: The World’s Finest Sparkling Tea, Now Pouring in Canada Canada’s drinking culture is shifting: 41% of Canadians are reducing their alcohol consumption, fuelling demand for more sophisticated, craft-driven non-alcoholic options. Enter Saicho, a premium sparkling tea brand redefining what it means to raise a glass. Originating in Hong Kong and now launching in…
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