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).
Kickstart Disability Arts and Culture celebrates its 21st year of supporting and promoting artists who identify as living with a disability with a very special concert event headlined by the incomparable singer Gaelynn Lea, a featured performance by inspirational humourist, David Roche, and a presentation by talented young painter, Mujtaba Saloojee.
Prepare to be dazzled by the next generation of Canadian opera stars at VOX, a prestigious new vocal competition taking place at Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre on April 26. The event, which takes place on the eve of opening day of the third Vancouver Opera Festival (April 27 to May 5), is set to showcase the cream of Canada’s new operatic talent.
RauDZ Creative Concepts Ltd. own/operate a selection of the Okanagan Valley’s premiere dining venues and are recognized as industry leaders. Award winning farm to table restaurant RauDZ Regional Table, International influenced micro bar & bites and the newly opened Sunny’s Modern Diner are located in downtown Kelowna with Italian inspired Terrafina at Hester Creek by RauDZ in Oliver.
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.
After being sold out for months, Singletree Winery has the new vintages available, including the highly popular rosé, Siggy, and for the first time, a Viognier.
This Easter weekend (April 19th to 21st, 2019), head to Aura Restaurant at Nita Lake Lodge for a weekend of delicious culinary options, including a memorable lakeside Easter Sunday buffet-style brunch and spring-themed dinner specials.
One of the most traditional proteins served for Easter dinner is lamb. This year, put a twist on tradition and surprise your guests with Lamb Barbacoa Tacos courtesy of Chef Alex Chen and All-Clad Canada!
Each year UBCP/ACTRA presents two Sam Payne Awards to BC based performers. The Sam Payne Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a person with an outstanding body of work in the performing arts industry. The Sam Payne Award recognizes a performer whose personal characteristics mirror those of Sam Payne.
You really haven’t lived until you’ve devoured a Rocky Mountain breakfast pizza; choose from the Yukon Pizza, Market Breakfast Pizza, or Chorizo Sausage Benny Pizza