More than one year later: Ban on California Wines

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

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

Big Rock Brewery Inc

BIG ROCK BREWERY INC. ANNOUNCES FISCAL 2025 RESULTS WITH A $5.8 MILLION INCREASE IN ADJUSTED EBITDA Increase in fourth quarter sales volumes of 11% and trailing twelve-month sales volume growth of 35% Financial Summary For the three months ended December 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended December 30, 2024, the Corporation reported: total … Read more

Lufthansa’s New Premium On-Board Experience

Lufthansa’s New Premium On-Board Experience: FOX Launches in First Class Successful launch of FOX on March 29 in First Class On long-haul routes, First Class guests now enjoy fine dining by a star chef, new champagne, and premium skincare Starting in May, guests to experience FOX in Business, Premium Economy, and Economy Class Lufthansa’s new premium onboard … Read more

Dynamic Movement and Driving Percussion Ignite Radical Joy in BC Premiere of Stephanie Lake Company’s Manifesto—

              The bright, bold, and explosive celebration of timing and choreography offers Vancouver audiences an infectious sense of hope and exuberance DanceHouse and Vancouver New Music present the BC Premiere of Australia’s Stephanie Lake Company’s riveting Manifesto, April 16 to 18, 2026, at 8pm at the Vancouver Playhouse. In a unique pairing, nine drummers and nine dancers—with backgrounds ranging … Read more

A New Chapter for the Collection: Vancouver Art Gallery Opens First Dedicated Collection Floor in More Than Two Decades

Featuring 200 Plus Works, Highlights from the Collection Traces the Evolving History of the Gallery’s Permanent Collection The Vancouver Art Gallery presents Highlights from the Collection, a major exhibition drawn entirely from its permanent holdings of more than 13,000 artworks. This presentation marks the opening of a newly dedicated floor for the collection. Featuring more than 200 works by over 100 artists, the exhibition traces … Read more

Vancouver Opera Concludes its 2025-2026 Season with Puccini’s Cherished Masterpiece La Bohème

La Bohème has FIVE performances at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver Saturday, April 25, 7:30PM | Sunday, April 26, 2:00PM | Thursday, April 30, 7:30PM | Saturday, May 2, 7:30PM | Sunday, May 3, 2:00PM Vancouver Opera’s blockbuster 2025-2026 season culminates in April and May with five performances of Giacomo Puccini’s beloved La Bohème … Read more

Pig Out Festival Returns with Guest Chef Dinner

Pig Out Festival Returns with Guest Chef Dinner and new Pig Out Trails Wine Tour Three days of food and wine experiences in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country, May 1st – 3rd, 2026 The Pig Out Festival, Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country’s signature food and wine celebration, returns May 1st – 3rd, 2026 with a full weekend … Read more

Veuve Clicquot’s Bold Woman Awards shine a light on six Canadian finalists

Veuve Clicquot Announces 2026 Canadian Bold Woman Award Finalists The international awards program celebrates and honours the impactful contributions of trailblazing women entrepreneurs The Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Awards unveils its six finalists in the Bold Woman and Bold Future Award categories; recognizing the achievements and contributions of Canadian women entrepreneurs. Business owners across industry sectors … Read more

THE SMART TRAVELLER’S WINE GUIDES

First and foremost we are wine lovers! The Académie du Vin Library was founded by Steven Spurrier and friends, dedicated to publishing the finest wine writing of the past, the present and the future. The story behind the name came from Steven’s days in Paris in the 1970s, when he began running wine appreciation courses … Read more