Opened in 1993, Blue Grouse is one of Vancouver Island’s oldest estate vineyards. This family owned winery is located in the Cowichan Valley, just off the Trans Canada Highway in Duncan. Actually, the property has a long and interesting history that dates back to 1977 when John Harper, the father of island viticulture, … Read more
OK, I am well acquainted with Fort Berens wines and have been a big fan pretty much since they opened, however I have never visited the winery before and have heard great things about the building and their restaurant so it was time for a visit. After a scenic drive through Whistler and … Read more
International industry veteran to bring a global outlook to Chambar’s award-winning cocktail programme For well over a decade, Chambar has built its reputation not only as a destination restaurant famous for its Belgian and North African influenced cuisine, but as a cocktail destination that has attracted and nurtured some of the city’s top talent. Today, that commitment to cocktail excellence … Read more
GRAMMY-Nominated Trombone Virtuoso and High-Energy Band, Orleans Avenue, Set to Ignite the Chan Centre Stage The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) launches its 2016/17 season with Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, September 25, 2016 at 7pm in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. New Orleans native “Trombone Shorty” … Read more
I thought moderate success would be a lot more glamorous… Give It Up is the Vancouver Fringe Festival premiere of comedian Morgan Brayton’s new one-person show. After toiling away for almost 30 years in film & tv, theatre and comedy, Brayton is questioning whether this is really the life she’d imagined forherself. Where is her … Read more
After a long and patient waiting period, the R&B Brewing Company is excited to announce their new food primary restaurant is now fully operational. The R&B Ale & Pizza House is funky and full of character — the space is, as one recent guest quoted, “like walking into my parent’s 70’s basement rec room, … Read more
Winery to feature guest chef dinners, al fresco feasts and beer paired dishes this fall Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is pleased to host a special line-up of food-focused events this fall. Autumn means harvest time at the winery and the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival comes to the Southern Okanagan in October to celebrate crush … Read more
Shirlene Coté, Vegetable Farmer Owner, Earth Apple Farm Shirlene has been growing vegetables for the lovely people of the lower mainland in BC for 5 years now. What started as a small obsession with growing several varieties of potatoes, has turned into a full blown life commitment to growing over 50 varieties of fruits and … Read more
Stanley Park’s Second Beach Pool to be transformed into an art- and music-fuelled fundraiser for Canuck Place Children’s Hospice on Friday, September 9 For one night only, Oasis Beach Club will host a poolside “Art Basel Miami”-style cabana fiesta at Second Beach Pool in Stanley Park* on Friday, September 9, from 7pm to 11pm. For … Read more
Vancouver’s original charity rappelling event is back for it’s 11th year! Drop Zone Vancouver returns on Tuesday, September 13 and Easter Seals BC is inviting thrill-seekers across the Lower Mainland to take part in this always exciting, adrenaline- inducing fundraiser. This year, participants will be rappelling down a 20-storey downtown Vancouver office building all to raise … Read more