CANADIAN AND BC WINE INDUSTRY LEADERS HONOURED

CANADIAN AND BC WINE INDUSTRY LEADERS HONOURED AT THE  2026 WINE INDUSTRY AWARDS Wine Growers Canada (WGC) and Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) are proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Canadian Wine Industry Awards and BC Wine Industry Recognition Awards, which were all presented live at the awards ceremony in Penticton Tuesday evening. … Read more

10th Rescueversary for KUNIK Vancouver Aquarium’s sea otter

10th Rescueversary for KUNIK One of the Vancouver Aquarium’s sea otters, Kunik, celebrated her 10th rescueversary by having a spa day to relax or at least that was the plan before the rest of the otters arrived! All the sea otters living at the Vancouver Aquarium were rescued as orphaned pups. They have all been … Read more

Canada’s Tastiest Trail, No Hiking Boots Required: Exploring the Nanaimo Bar Trail

Apologies in advance, this make you a bit hungry… As we know, the infamous Nanaimo Bar originated in BC’s very own Nanaimo, but did you know that there is a Nanaimo Bar Trail dedicated to discovering all the city’s Nanaimo Bar offerings? It’s a must-do on any Nanaimo itinerary.  The self-guided adventure weaves through the … Read more

DQ Cranks Up the Heat with Its NEW Swicy Menu

It may be cold outside, but it’s getting swicy at DQ® Canada. Spring has never been so hot with the release of DQ’s NEW Swicy Menu: a bold lineup of sweet-meets-heat menu items for Canadians ready to tap into those warm-weather vibes ahead of schedule. From a spicy chicken and soft serve dip duo to beverages with Tajín®, DQ’s new menu is proving … Read more

Firehall Arts Centre Presents The Undeniable Accusations of Red Cadmium Light by Drew Hayden Taylor

The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to produce and present The Undeniable Accusations of Red Cadmium Light from Saturday, April 18 to Sunday, May 3, 2026. Award-winning Ojibway playwright, author,  journalist, and filmmaker Drew Hayden Taylor returns to his Firehall home this spring with a provocative new play that dives into the high-stakes world of counterfeit Indigenous … Read more

VIVA ITALIA: PROVISIONS ITALIANA NOW OPEN

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

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

David Foster Foundation | April Marks Organ Donation Awareness Month

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

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

Wines of Austria Tasting and Masterclass

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