EMBERS ALIGHT: AWARD-WINNING “EMBER” SMOKED GIN

EMBERS ALIGHT: COPPERPENNY DISTILLING CO. RELEASES ITS AWARD-WINNING “EMBER” SMOKED GIN IN BC North Vancouver Distillery’s Latest Innovative Gin Earned Gold at The Spirits Business Global Gin Masters 2025 Competition in London, UK Smoky spirit lovers and Gin aficionados, take heart: Copperpenny Distilling Co.’s hotly anticipated and award-winning Ember Smoked Gin is now available at the distillery’s bottle … Read more

3 of 161 New Zealand Sommelier Scholarship: Applications Now Open (Canada)

New Zealand Wine Sommelier Scholarship Applications Are Now Open! The New Zealand Wine Sommelier Scholarship applications are now open for Canada, with a refreshed selection process designed to both educate and identify the top candidate. This year, the goal remains to select one Canadian sommelier to attend the Sommit in New Zealand in February 2027. … Read more

What’s Happening in Vancouver for Mother’s Day 2026

“A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.”¹ There are 24 hours in a day and for Mother’s Day MyVanCity.ca has you covered. Count ’em twenty-four ways to treat mom. Whether you’re looking for casual or more formal there is something here for most … Read more

Masterclasses in Alberta: Spotlight on Bourgogne’s Lesser-Known Appellations

Two sessions in Calgary and Edmonton on May 11 and 12 to explore high-potential Bourgogne appellations for trade professionals. Two exclusive masterclasses, organized in partnership with Margaux Burgess in Calgary and Edmonton on May 11 and 12, will offer a fresh perspective on lesser-known Bourgogne appellations. The Bourgogne Wine Board is partnering with Margaux Burgess … Read more

LEARNING ABOUT WINE Crémant de Bourgogne

Crémant de Bourgogne Crémant de Bourgogne is easier to understand when it is treated as one of Burgundy’s wine categories rather than as a secondary alternative to more famous sparkling regions. It is made by the traditional method, and it shares Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with Champagne, but those facts do not tell the reader … Read more

Taste of Spring with Hester Creek Wines

In the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love What’s missing here is that in actual fact man’s and woman’s thoughts turn to thoughts of spring wine releases. Like these gorgeous offerings from Hester Creek Estate Winery. These wines are meant to be enjoyed now, whether you are sipping them on … Read more

The 16th Verses Festival of Words speaks Truth to Power through Poetry

Canada’s largest spoken word festival centers community action and resiliency Vancouver Poetry House presents the 16th annual Verses Festival of Words from April 27–May 2, 2026, at Chill X Studio. The festival theme is “Intimate Dialogues,” a rumination on the smaller forms of communication that counter mass disinformation through intentional community-building and learning. The 2026 program features showcases of innovative … Read more

A Strong Start to 2026 for Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa

Summerland Waterfront Resort Sees Strong Start to 2026 Earns Provincial Housekeeping Recognition Momentum is building for the 2026 tourism season in the South Okanagan, with Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa reporting a strong first quarter and rising bookings heading into spring and summer. The resort team notes demand in Q1 2026 exceeded early-year expectations, with … Read more

Visa Infinite Dining Series Spring Events—British Columbia

Visa Infinite Dining Series experiences Explore a world of fine flavours and special dining experiences for Visa Infinite® and Visa Infinite Privilege® cardholders VANCOUVER Kavita, Vancouver 250 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver Wednesday May 13 5:30 & 8:30 PM $225 per person Chef Tushar’s modern-Indian Kavita takes a French spin. About this Visa Infinite Dining Series Experience … Read more

Vancouver’s Prophecy Named #32 by North America’s 50 Best Bars

Vancouver’s Prophecy Named #32 by North America’s 50 Best Bars 50 Best returned to Vancouver this week to announce its exclusive list of North America’s Best Bars for 2026, with Vancouver’s very own Prophecy ranking number 32. Following an incredibly successful second year in business, Prophecy climbed from #53 in 2025 to lock in the … Read more