STORM HAVEN A Fifteen-Year Exploration of Place James Suckling’s First Visit to British Columbia In May 2026, Storm Haven Vineyard, the home property of Synchromesh Wines, became one of a select group of British Columbia vineyards to be evaluated during internationally renowned wine critic James Suckling’s first visit to a region whose reputation has grown … Read more
In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time. I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines … Read more
Building on the last “Back to VQA” wines that were featured on MyVanCity we are pleased to present three more VQA wines that are perfect for summer. These three wines are all perfect as your summer companion. From just sitting on the deck. soaking in a lakeside view, to enjoying a BBQ on a hot … Read more
HIGH HEELS AT HIGH ALTITUDES Back by popular demand, we’re celebrating Vancouver Pride with the return of our Drag Takes Flight series. Flyover brings you a one-of-a-kind evening of dazzling drag performances and awe-inspiring adventures! Meet us in the Flying Whale for a cocktail (or two) and show-stopping performances from local icon, Carlotta Gurl & Friends, before taking flight on an … Read more
Bard Pride Night returns on Friday, July 31st at 6PM Bard on the Beach Celebrates Pride With an Evening of Theatre, Community and a Queer Artisan Market Bard on the BeachShakespeare Festival hosts its annual Pride Celebration in Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park on Friday, July 31st. Bard Pride Night is an evening that brings together exceptional theatre, … Read more
Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more … Read more
Sophocles’ Antigone has endured for more than 2,400 years because its central questions remain painfully relevant: When does conscience outweigh the law? How far should we go in defying authority? Bard on the Beach’s intimate production embraces these ageless themes in a contemporary adaptation. Conceived by Kate Besworth and Ming Hudson, adapted by Besworth, and directed by … Read more
In Conversation With Ky Sargeant with comments by Mily Mumford Trans Girls: Raw & Uncut First question, why do you want to make a documentary about Trans Girls? I first conceptualized the idea over a year ago because the growth of our all trans femme comedy show had been faster and crazier than I could’ve … Read more
Austrian Airlines Introduces Austrian Dirndlas Its New Signature Long-Haul Drink A distinctive “Made in Austria” beverage now takes off on Austrian Airlines’ long-haul flights Austrian Dirndl delights passengers’ palates at 33,000 feet with its perfectly balanced fruity-tart flavor Crafted from organic Cornelian cherries sourced from the greater Vienna region Austrian Airlines is expanding its carefully … Read more
Victoria’s Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions Named to Prestigious 50 Best Discovery Guide The expert-curated guide showcases exceptional restaurants, bars, hotels and vineyards recommended by the voting academy behind The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Today, Victoria tasting menu restaurant Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions was named to 50 Best Discovery for the first time, joining a … Read more