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The Vancouver Symphony Society and Poly Culture North America sign agreement to explore potential opportunities for cultural exchange 

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  Today at the VSO School of Music’s Pyatt Hall, the Vancouver Symphony Society and Poly Culture North America signed a Memorandum of Understanding to co-operate with each other by exploring the potential to work together in a number of areas of mutual interest, including concert co- presentations, promotion of Chinese performance arts and artists, … Read more

The Trocks Rocked! An Evening with Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

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Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo - photo by Lois Greenfield

  We all have them – items on our bucket list that we vow, year after year, to finally check off. I’ve been wanting to see Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo since they debuted more than 30 years ago – and I was thrilled to see this amazing troupe last week at the Queen … Read more

Cascara: the coffee cherry’s best-kept secret and newest latte at Starbucks

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Now available to Starbucks customers nationwide, the Cascara Latte is Starbucks first new beverage of 2017. So, what is cascara? Here are 3 things you need to know about cascara at Starbucks:   Cascara (kas-KAIR-uh: like mascara) means “husk” or “shell” in Spanish, and refers to the fruity outer skin surrounding the bean. The coffee bean … Read more

46th annual BC Home + Garden Show officially announces must-see attractions for 2017

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  The top 10 can’t miss features at the most trusted resource for every home improvement project inside and out at BC Place Stadium, February 22-26, 2017 In just one month, real advice, real inspiration, and real experts are set to arrive at the 46th annual BC Home + Garden Show, from February 22-26, 2017. … Read more

Feb. 27 is Canada’s fifth annual National Cupcake Day™  for SPCAs and humane societies

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  Looking to start the year by making a difference? By getting involved in National Cupcake Day™, animal lovers can help save the lives of animals in our communities simply by baking cupcakes and giving them away in exchange for a donation. National Cupcake Day™ is cross-country event presented by the BC SPCA, the Ontario … Read more

DOES YOUR DOG HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A PRESIDENT’S CHOICE SUPERDOG?

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  Star Search to take place at 2017 Pet Lover Show at Abbotsford’s TRADEX, February 25-26   Do you think your dog has what it takes to be part of the President’s Choice SuperDogs team? Now you can find out, thanks to the 2017 Pet Lover Show, taking place at Abbotsford’s TRADEX on February 25th … Read more

Usher in the Year of the Rooster with your family and friends at Gotham

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Gotham’s culinary team has created a special Lunar New Year feature menu Gotham Steakhouse is pleased to welcome in the Year of the Rooster with a special feature menu being offered in addition to Gotham’s sumptuous a la carte menus.For the first time, Chef Jean-Claude Douguet and his team have created Lunar New Year menu features … Read more

Celebrate Robbie Burns Day with a whisky tour of Scotland at Blackbird’s Scotch Bar

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  The Scotch Bar is Vancouver’s only bar dedicated to Scotland’s national drink    Robbie Burns is the national poet of Scotland, and what better way to celebrate his day at the only Vancouver bar dedicated to Scotland’s national drink? On January 25th, The Scotch Bar at The Blackbird Pub will be offering a feature … Read more

BOCUSE D’OR 2017

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  Glowbal Restaurant Group is proud to support our Culinary Director Chef James Olberg and the Canadian team at Bocuse d’Or 2017 in Lyon, France – happening January 24 and 25. Nowhere else in the world of culinary arts will you find such a concentration of talent, competitive rivalry and exquisite cookery than at Bocuse … Read more

Celebrate Romance with a Glamorous TWG Tea Valentine’s Day

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  This Valentine’s Day, TWG Tea, the world’s finest luxury tea brand invites you to indulge your amour to a romantic breakfast in bed with TWG Tea Glamour Collection Teapot and Tea Bowls. The elegant porcelain Glamour Collection is a simple yet refined addition to the morning table, a happy balance of tradition and modernity. … Read more