Historic Vancouver Island Winery Reopens May 23

Blue Grouse Estate Winery invites the public to attend the grand opening of their new tasting room and winery facility at 2182 Lakeside Road in Duncan, British Columbia on Saturday, May 23 from 11am to 5pm. Nestled in the heart of Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley, Blue Grouse is one of Vancouver Island’s first wineries, working with vines originally planted in 1977. Winemaker … Read more

Okanagan Crush Pad Opens Full Time in June

 Okanagan Crush Pad Winery Opens Daily For Summer Okanagan Crush Pad winery named one of five British Columbia wineries with beautiful architecture by Troy Townsin at CBC news  The Story:  Okanagan Crush Pad winery is gearing up for its fourth visitor season with an expanded tasting room offering a rare glance into the art of winemaking. Okanagan Crush Pad … Read more

Canadian wineries head to the UK for a trade and press tasting

After a very successful tasting at the Canada House a few years ago, Le Vieux Pin and sister winery LaStella join 32 producers from five regions across Canada: British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec – to present over 150 of their wines. This will be the first time the UK has had … Read more

Nova Scotia’s The Trews to wrap up 2015 Canadian Concert Series

From acclaimed musicians to amphitheatre yoga this summer is packed with events at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is pleased to announce the Juno award-winning The Trews as this summer’s headlining band for their 2015 Canadian Concert Series, they bring a unique and powerful version of rock all the way from Eastern Canada for the grande finale … Read more

Get ready for Vancouver Craft Beer Week

Vancouver Craft Beer Week May 29 – June 7 www.vancouvercraftbeerweek.com May 29th marks the beginning of Vancouver Craft Beer Week. Now entering its 6th year and with a craft beer market that’s showing no signs of slowing down, VCBW is bigger than ever. Throughout the week there will be events happening all over the city … Read more

GIVEAWAY – We are One: 3rd annual Woman2Warrior presented by Subway invites women to band together for Easter Seals 

WIN a Warrior Prep Pack valued at over $300, which includes the following: $50 gift card to Subway $50 gift card to Nesters One box of Clif Bars One 6-pack of Formula 4 Water One Luna Bars t-shirt One copy of IMPACT Magazine Free team registration for Woman2Warrior (4 participants) To enter leave a comment and … Read more

The Evolution of Easter Seals BC

On Sunday, May 24, hundreds of women from across the Lower Mainland will be participating in Woman2Warrior, Vancouver’s only all-women charity obstacle adventure race. Proceeds from the race will help raise awareness and funds to send children and youth with disabilities to Easter Seals Camps in BC. I’m writing to you in hopes that you would be interested in … Read more

Stay in downtown Vancouver and swing the clubs at any time of year

St. Regis and One Under partner to offer Vancouver Urban Golf Experience Playing a round of golf at a new course is one of the most popular things to do while travelling, but for much of the year in Vancouver, courses are closed and swinging the clubs just isn’t an option. The St. Regis Hotel … Read more

EAT! VANCOUVER FOOD + COOKING FESTIVAL TOASTS UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH, SUCCESS OF 2015 EVENT 

 Canada’s Largest Celebration of Food and Drink Marks Biggest Year To Date, Donates $15,607 to Local Community Charity Partners, Announces 2016 Dates More than 30,000 food and drink aficionados were happy to bite off more than they could chew — and support a number of local charities in the process — at the 2015 EAT! Vancouver Food … Read more

#TasteofThursday recipe from Chef Rob Feenie – Cactus Club

GRILLED SCALLOPS with Corn, Bacon and Red Pepper Ragout   Serves 4   This dish makes an excellent starter for a meal or a nice lunch when served with a simple green salad. I use Qualicum Bay scallops and peaches-and-cream corn, both of which are local products, but you can substitute other varieties of either. … Read more