8th Annual Chinese Restaurant Awards wrap another Outstanding Year

  The finale to the 8th Annual Chinese Restaurant Awards (CRA) marked another year of outstanding Chinese culinary achievement that included a first-of-its-kind East Meets West gala dinner with Michelin-starred chefs, Diners’ Choice Awards, Social Media Choice Awards and the much-coveted Critics’ Choice Signature Dish Awards. The Awards Ceremony, held at the River Rock Show Theatre, and … Read more

Theme results are in – “Things with Wings”

  After receiving over 650 votes for the 2016 sand sculpting theme, the Parksville Beach Festival Society is pleased to announce the results. The public was asked to vote online and in person at Quality Foods in Nanoose Bay, Parksville and Qualicum Beach for their favorite theme from a choice of three: “Wild West”, “Explore, … Read more

Magnolia Hotel & Spa flourishes with recent accolades

Victoria’s leading boutique hotel recognized by leading industry awards The Magnolia Hotel & Spa continues to feature in leading travel awards, with the Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards, TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards and the US News & World Report Best Hotel Rankings announced this month. The Forbes Travel Guide  2016 Star Awards recognized Magnolia Hotel & … Read more

Ladurée comes to Canada a little piece of Paris in the heart of Vancouver

  Ladurée, the celebrated French pâtisserie known for creating the world’s most delectable macarons, will open its first location in Canada on Vancouver’s Robson Street this spring. Vancouver’s Ladurée Boutique and Tea Salon will present a collection of delicious and beautifully boxed macarons, viennoiseries, teas, jams and a selection of perfumed candles and home fragrances. … Read more

Oyama Named Best Deli AND Best Stall at Granville Island Market

Vancouver’s Oyama Sausage Co. is proud to announce that their business ranked at the top of two categories in the Westender newspaper’s 2016 Best of the City readers’ choice awards.  The company has been awarded first place (GOLD) in the categories of both Best Deli and Best Stall at Granville Island Market. Thousands of votes … Read more

Indulge for a sweet cause this March 20th!

  Faubourg Paris, Vancouver’s trio of elegant boulangeries-pâtisseries will proudly participate to Macaron Day on March 20th and offer its signature macarons for $1 (half off the regular price) and donate 100% of gross proceeds to BC Cancer Foundation, the largest funder of cancer research in this province. In addition, Franck Point, owner of Faubourg … Read more

The Wines of British Columbia kick off the Big Taste

The Wines of British Columbia is thrilled to present America’s best-known wine critic and special guest Matt Kramer to kick off The Big Taste in Calgary one day early with a sneak preview of extraordinary BC VQA Wine paired perfectly with avant-garde cuisine at Calgary’s iconic River Café. The BC Wine Institute is proud to … Read more

Okanagan Fest of Ale – sip, savour & stay GIVEAWAY

  We’ve partnered with the hip folks at Okanagan Fest of Ale to bring you an opportunity to win Two Tickets to the Fest plus One Night’s Accommodation at one of the participating Penticton Hotels. a Rafflecopter giveaway   Join 50 craft brewers and 5000+ craft brew enthusiasts in the lakeside resort city of Penticton, … Read more

Sip, Savour & Stay with accommodation packages – Okanagan Fest of Ale

Join 50 craft brewers and 5000+ craft brew enthusiasts in the lakeside resort city of Penticton, BC. Whether you’re a seasoned craft beer connoisseur or a craft beer newcomer you won’t want to miss the 21st Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale April 8 & 9, 2016 in Penticton. This two-day event features great entertainment, fabulous … Read more

#FridayFavourites – what to do this weekend and the week ahead

  East Side Beer Fest 2016   Take a Walk on the Road to Dublin starting March 1   UVA WINE & COCKTAIL BAR LAUNCHES NEW  WORLD CLASS HAPPY HOUR     Rich Cultural Traditions Through Transcendent Performance Line-Up   VIDF – Provocatively Sensuous Foutrement   Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra’s   International Artists – Local Dance … Read more