Month: November 2014

The Holidays at Highstreet kicks off with BC’s largest Christmas tree lighting – Saturday, November 22

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Highstreet Holiday Show shines bright with British Columbia’s largest Christmas tree lighting  The Holidays at Highstreet kick off on Saturday, November 22 at 5PM Get some jingle in your holiday season! The holiday spirit is returning to Highstreet, starting with a family-friendly, kid-crazy Holiday Show on Saturday, November 22 at 5PM. Highlights include performances from 100+ … Read more

Not All Malbecs are Created Equal

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Canadians have fallen in love with Malbec wines because they offer so much and cost so little. (usually) I’ve been a fan since I opened my first bottle of Pasqual Toso years ago. So I’m always on the lookout for another good Malbec to recommend but its much easier said than done. There’s some really … Read more

You could win $100 gift card, valid at any retailer in Lougheed Town Centre

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CONTEST CONTEST CONTEST (details below) $100 gift card, valid at any retailer in the shopping centre VIP Santa Photo Package – includes complimentary photos up to $25 and a place at the head of the line The full roster of fun activities happening on Sunday, November 23 includes: 11AM – Bobs & Lolo performance 11:30AM – Santa Claus Parade 11:40AM – … Read more

La Sophia Cabernet Sauvignon @LaStellaWinery

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100% Old Vine Cab With a Rich History At LaStella a great wine is not just one with a rich entry, perfect balance, and a long finish, but a wine that also speaks to the land and the growing season of that vintage. La Sophia hails from one of the most revered sites in the Okanagan Valley: U2 . Located on … Read more

Get into the holiday spirit with Lougheed Town Centre starting Sunday, November 23

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Lougheed Town Centre kicks off Christmas with  Santa’s grand arrival and a stacked sch­edule of holiday entertainment and perks   #LTCHolidayMagic slated to begin Sunday, November 23 at 11AM Calling all Christmas lovers! Canada’s favourite holiday is coming early to Lougheed Town Centre with the grand arrival of Santa Claus and his elfin crew on Sunday, … Read more

World AIDS Day Food Drive December 1

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Event Details: Event Name:  World AIDS Day Food Drive Hosted by: AIDS Vancouver Location: 1107 Seymour Street, Vancouver Date: December 1, 2014 Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Price: By donation, either funds or food Website/Details:  www.aidsvancouver.org/worldaidsday Phone: 604-842-1322   Brief Description: Join Bif Naked and Ryan Steele on December 1st to donate funds and/or non-perishable food items to AIDS … Read more

5 Reasons to get down to Hawkers this weekend!

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5 Things you Absolutely need to EAT! Last Hawkers Market of 2014 Vancouver #5 – Gluten Free Doughnuts Love Doughnuts, Hate Gluten these are for you! #4 – Oysters Galore on the “dim sum” cart Oysters, Oysters, Oysters with Spicy pepper and winter radish kimchi, Preserved lemon and horseradish, and prosescco foam. #2 – Juno Kim  … Read more

Half Corked Marathon ticket lottery opens on November 19, 2014

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Half Corked Marathon ticket lottery opens on November 19, 2014  Race is on to register for 18km run around Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country’s vineyards     The race is on to register for tickets for the 2015 Half Corked Marathon. At 9am on November 19 general ticket lottery registration will open for the fifth annual Half … Read more

Taste of Thursday @Sam_the Wine Teacher wine pairing suggestions…

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A juicy steak calls out for a big red and Cabernet Sauvignon is the classic match.  Cabernets tend to be full bodied and have the tannin structure necessary for the steak’s protein.  California Cabernets tend to be fruit forward with a slightly sweet edge and higher alcohol level.  The French tend to blend their Cabernet … Read more

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