Country Comes Home to 2016 Merritt Rockin’ River Fest

  Happening July 28-31, 2016 in beautiful Merritt, British Columbia, the Merritt Rockin’ River Fest is going back to its country roots with a line-up that features top-selling country artists and Canadian legends. “As an artist I got my start right here in Merritt,” says president and founder Kenny Hess. “It means a lot to be able … Read more

#MarketMonday vendor Klippers Organics

Klippers Organics was founded in 2001 with the goal of providing healthy, high-quality produce to families across British Columbia. We farm in a sustainable manner, striving to give back to the earth rather than depleting it. Located in Cawston BC, we sell our produce at Vancouver Farmers Markets each week and to restaurants across the … Read more

Honda Celebration of Light Launches New Smartphone App for 2016 Festival

  Festival Organizers of the 2016 Honda Celebration of Light have launched an all-new smartphone app to coincide with the 26th year to aid festival goers in enjoying the fireworks competition, the SHOREFEST Concert series and the whole day of festivities. Honda Celebration of Light Event Guide is now available for a free download in the iTunes and Android … Read more

This Monkey’s Gone to Heaven

  New shop featuring ‘Oddities, Trinkets and Scientific Interests’ now open on Main Street Ever wondered whether a voodoo doll could help you take revenge on your impossible boss? Have you lately been seized by an impulse to snack on crickets? Do you find yourself in sudden need of a smudge stick – or a sea … Read more

Deighton Cup Cocktail Competition to Put New Spin on the Classic Cobbler

Photo by Cathy Browne

  One of the most popular events of The Deighton Cup is back, and it’s adding a modern twist to a traditional – and in its day, revolutionary – cocktail. The 4th Annual Cocktail Jockey Mixology Competition, presented by Bulleit Frontier Bourbon, will get guests shaken and stirred as 14 of the BC’s top bartenders compete … Read more

Bold, Bright and Brave – introducing the Redfish Kids Summer 2016 Collection

  Durable, fashion-forward and environmentally-responsible children’s clothing, designed and made in Vancouver, BC Redfish Kids proudly launches their Summer 2016 Collection, inspired by vibrancy of summer – fresh produce at the farmers market, playing barefoot in the lush green grass, plunging into a brilliant blue lake; nature at its finest. Every item in the 35 … Read more

Champagne, Caviar and Helping the Community

  Hats off to Liberty Wines! Liberty has been organizing outstanding events to support charities in the Vancouver community since 1993. We get to indulge in fine wine, food and great conversation, featured vendors get a focused audience for their products and most importantly local charities benefit with some extra dollars. Last Thursday MyVanCity attended … Read more

Les Dames Summerdine Update

  One night, 35 dinner parties. Where will you dine on August 10th when Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter present Les Dames Summerdine ? Summerdine is an evening of fabulous food and glorious wines unfolding on one night only at restaurants, wineries, cooking schools and culinary venues across the province. The event benefits Les Dames Scholarship … Read more

#TasteofThursday cocktail for your personal Happy Hour

‘Let the Beet Drop’ Cocktail   This cocktail combines the smoky flavour of mezcal with the earthy taste of the beet juice. With the sweet and spicy blend of the Blood Orange Shrub infused with Thai chillis, this cocktail is a vibrant alternative to a classic margarita. Ingredients: 1.0 oz Los Siete Misterios Mezcal 0.5 … Read more