VIVA ITALIA: PROVISIONS ITALIANA NOW OPEN IN THE HEART OF NORTH VANCOUVER’S BUSTLING SHIPYARDS DISTRICT Italian, Countryside-Inspired Enclave Showcases Simple Ingredients, Regional Recipes, Creative Cocktails in Warm and Inviting Space inside Boutique Seaside Hotel Provisions Italiana, a new dining experience that conjures the rustic, authentic spirit of Italian countryside cooking, has officially opened in the … Read more
Harrison Tulip Festival Opens April 10 Canada’s largest tulip festival blooms daily through early May in Agassiz Spring has officially arrived in the Fraser Valley, and with it comes the highly anticipated return of the Harrison Tulip Festival. Opening Friday, April 10, the festival will welcome guests daily through at least May 3, offering vibrant … Read more
April Marks Organ Donation Awareness Month: Saving Lives Starts With You David Foster Foundation highlights the importance of organ donation this April. April is Organ Donation Awareness Month, a time to recognize the lifesaving impact of organ and tissue donation in Canada. The David Foster Foundation is joining the national effort to raise awareness and … Read more
ICONIC WINERIES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA’S LAKE-TO-ESTATE VOYAGE EXPERIENCE RETURNS The Iconic Lake-to-Estate Voyage offers a custom one-day experience connecting three renowned Okanagan winery estates by land and water Iconic Wineries of British Columbia announces the return of its seasonal Iconic Lake-to-Estate Voyage, an immersive, fully curated luxury experience. Designed for intimate private groups, the one-day … Read more
So far 2026 has been a year of new discoveries. Last month an introduction to the wines of Victoria, Australia | Home of Diversity. So far this month has been all about French wines, almost all of which were new to me. France: Terroir & Trends seminar that included very good wines that were tasted for … Read more
Full of humour and heart, the beloved green ogre and his companions promise to delight audiences of all ages this spring Royal City Musical Theatre (RCMT) will present Shrek The Musical, on stage April 17 to May 3, 2026 at The Massey Theatre in New Westminster. Bursting with family-friendly fun, Shrek The Musical follows a cast of fairy tale misfits on a heartwarming journey of self-acceptance … Read more
During my university days in Japan, cherry blossom season was something we felt as much as we saw. Beneath canopies of sakura in full bloom, friends gathered with picnic blankets and baskets celebrating the arrival of spring. There was always a quiet sense of anticipation in the air, of new beginnings just around the corner. … Read more
Ships to Shore: Kaiwo Maru returns after nine years to celebrate Richmond’s unique coastal history The two-day festival welcomes one of the world’s largest tall ships to historic Steveston The City of Richmond is proud to present Ships to Shore: Kaiwo Maru at Garry Point Park in historic Steveston Village, May 2–3, 2026 from 10am–5pm. … Read more
MORE THAN ONE YEAR LATER: BAN ON CALIFORNIA WINES HURTING BRITISH COLUMBIANS March 10, 2026 represented a full year the ban on the importation of California wines has been in place In British Columbia the result of the province’s response to US tariffs on BC forest, aluminum, and other exports. The tariff response is being felt … Read more
THE JILLY BOX INC.’S SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVES SURPASS $1 MILLION DONATED TO BC- AND CANADIAN-BASED CHARITIES SINCE 2019 B Corp-Certified, Women-Led Lifestyle Brand Builds on Its Commitment To Make Lasting Social Impact and Support Community at Large Canadian B Corp-certified lifestyle brand and direct-to-consumer marketplace The Jilly Box, Inc. is celebrating a major milestone, having … Read more