Travel Like it’s 2017 at Hotel Zed’s New Zedstream

  Victoria’s funkiest accommodation option challenges the concept of traditional travel Seasoned or young, nature fan or social media royalty, families or honeymooners – the newly opened Zedstream will appeal to anyone seeking a refreshingly atypical accommodation experience. Situated in the backyard of Victoria’s eclectic Hotel Zed, the Zedstream – housed in a vintage, completely … Read more

This Monkey’s Gone to Heaven – Curio and curiouser

This Monkey’s Gone to Heaven, a curio shop located on Main Street celebrates its one year anniversary this month. Since its inception, the funky space has been offering a wide array of ‘Oddities, Trinkets and Scientific Interests.’ From taxidermy to insect candy, kids’ toys to rare books and candles, there’s plenty of weird and wonderful … Read more

Big Yoga for Big Sisters

  Big Yoga for Big Sisters 9am-3pm on July 8th 2017 Heywood Park, North Vancouver Big Yoga for Big Sisters- Vancouver Yogathon 9am to 3pm September 9th, 2017 David Lam Park, Vancouver   Big Yoga for Big Sisters is an all levels, all ages, fun filled yogathon event to raise much needed funds for mentoring … Read more

Canada Day: Mamie Taylor’s Hosts RibFest 2017

  Eighth annual battle of the BBQs pits Vancouver’s top grill masters against each other for the coveted RibFest Cup   Calling all BBQ fans! RibFest 2017, the eighth annual ribs competition, will heat things up on Canada Day (Saturday, July 1) at Mamie Taylor’s in Chinatown, sponsored by Strange Fellows Brewing and Parkside Brewery and Mount Gay Rum.   … Read more

Noble Ridge’s “The One” Sparkling Awarded SPARKLING WINE OF THE YEAR!

The entire team at Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery in Okanagan Falls, BC is thrilled to accept this award at the 2017 All Canadian Wine Championships. “We are so excited to receive this recognition! Creating a beautiful, full-bodied Sparkling wine has been our plan from the first day we saw our property, Jan 1, 2001. … Read more

Summer Sounds Community Gathering: Reviving a Neighbourhood Tradition

Music & Community Return to Alexandra Park Event: Summer Sounds Community Gathering Venue: Haywood Bandstand in Alexandra Park (1755 Beach Avenue) Date: Saturday, June 10, 2017 Time: 12 to 8 p.m.    The Event: English Bay’s historic Haywood Bandstand will once again ring with music as the West End Arts Society (WE Arts) presents the second annual Summer Sounds Community … Read more

GIVING VOICE – 13 Indigenous & Non-Indigenous Celebrating Musical Diversity and Creating A Cross-Cultural Musical Experience

Haida-Tsimshian musical duo Sister Says have teamed up with the Bill Reid Gallery and Christ Church Cathedral to present, Giving Voice, a cross-cultural musical experience on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the Christ Church Cathedral at 7pm. This all ages event showcases 13 Indigenous and non-Indigenous performers combining the sounds of soul, blues, and hip-hop.   This musical celebration will … Read more

Main Street Bike Expo: Celebrating Creativity in Cycling 

The Main Street Bike Expo readies for June 10 celebration at The Ellis Building    Get tuned up for the inaugural Main Street Bike Expo taking place at the Ellis Building (1024 Main Street) on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 11am to 6pm. Celebrating creativity in the cycling world, this exhibition integrates cycling/lifestyle brands, community networks and … Read more

THE MEAL DEAL: NON-PROFIT CHARITY CELEBRATES SUCCESS OF TONIGHT FOR TOMORROW™ FUNDRAISER ADDS 20 NEW EATERIES TO ITS ROSTER OF VANCOUVER RESTAURANT PARTNERS

  Even if dollars were the only determiner, Mealshare’s recent ‘Tonight For Tomorrow’ fundraiser would be declared a runaway success, but the full impact of the dining event held across Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa on May 10, 2017 that raised more than $63,000 for the local charity might not be so easily measured. Money raised during … Read more