The Writing Contest Do you love to write? We have a writing contest for you: the 25th annual Surrey International Writers’ Conference Writing Contest is coming soon! The contest commences this year on April 1, 2017, and the final deadline is Friday, September 22, 2017 at midnight. First prize for the Storyteller’s Award is $1000.00 … Read more
An amateur skiing competition among professional winemakers and winery staff drew record numbers at Big White last weekend. About 70 wine industry staff skied or snowboarded the slalom course at the 10th annual Cellar-Tek Winemaker’s Cup located at Big White’s Lower Speculation run. Penticton’s Pentậge Winery Proprietor and Winemaker Paul Gardner completed the course … Read more
Victoria’s leading boutique hotel offers a new way to get a taste of the city Magnolia Hotel & Spa puts the ‘t’ in Victoria with a TEA-rrific package that celebrates the city’s long history with the brewed beverage, starting from just $219*. Enjoy one night’s accommodation in an elegant room and breakfast for two, before … Read more
A choir with a history spanning over 600 years shares a programme chronicling more than 500 years of sacred and secular song Early Music Vancouver (EMV), proudly presents one of the world’s most respected and recognized choral ensembles, The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, March 26, 2017 … Read more
When I heard about an event involving pizza my interest was immediately piqued. Richard Wolak from Vancouver Foodster has hosted a number of delectable food-crawl and Tasting Plates events over the years and this was no exception. “Pizza Palooza 2” marks its second year, which involves following a map around the city while (one … Read more
Songs For A New World is a rare kind of show, neither a musical nor a revue, but a song cycle. It explores themes of immigration, war, motherhood, poverty, and the singular moments that transform our lives. Fabulist Theatre is a new company in Vancouver committed to producing shows that promote diversity in all … Read more
Vancouver TheatreSports™ League (VTSL) has some fun with all things Irish at Shamrocks & Shenanigans, the improv comedy company’s St. Paddy’s Day celebration on Friday, March 17 at The Improv Centre on Granville Island. Patrons that night have the choice of three Irish-themed improv shows – classic TheatreSports at 7:30 pm and again at … Read more
Making plans this weekend? The Wellness Show is bringing the latest cutting-edge wellness trends to the Lower Mainland March 3, 4 and 5 at the Vancouver Convention Centre (West). Celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year, The Wellness Show is dedicated to helping Vancouverites achieve their most holistic, healthiest selves. The The Show features 250+ exhibitors, 100 … Read more
Chicken Breast and Cabbage Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 sprigs tarragon 2 small purple cabbage 1/2 cup vegetable stock 2T red wine vinegar 2T butter Canola oil Method: Bag chicken breasts with a sprig of tarragon and buttermilk. Poach at 160F for 40 minutes.Cut one head of cabbage into quarters, dice up the other. Add the dice to … Read more
Dining Out For Life 2017 returns on Thursday, March 30 The 23rd annual Dining Out For Life fundraiser is taking place on Thursday, March 30, 2017. On that day, Dining Out For Life participating restaurants from Whistler to White Rock and across the Lower Mainland will donate 25% of their food sales in support … Read more