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In October 2014, SFU Public Square 2014 will host our annual Community Summit – this year on the theme of Innovation: The Shock of the Possible. With events taking place October 19 to 24 in Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey, we’ll ask what innovation means for some of the most important social, environmental and economic issues facing communities in … Read more
West 4th Avenue, a street full of fantastically unique eateries and shops. As autumn rolls in and the sun sets earlier than we’re accustomed to, our W.4th Tasting Plates mini adventure begins at the August Jack. Presented with a house smoked and cured salmon duo, it was a great start to our evening. Their candied … Read more
This celebration of mentorship, in both the visual and culinary arts, coincides with the close of Work is Art, an exhibition curated by Artists for Kids founding artist-patron Gordon Smith, O.C.Work is Art speaks to Mr. Smith’s expansive definition of the term art itself – curation is art, education is art, writing is art, work is art, everything … Read more
The publishing industry is coming to Surrey! Ever dreamt of becoming a published author, magazine editor, freelance film writer, or book agent? Meet over 70 people with those exact professions, who are gathering in Surrey at the end of October for the 22nd annual Surrey International Writers’ Conference. Flying in from over 10 different countries, … Read more
Winners from Surrey, Penticton and Saanichton Surrey resident Jina Kim has been awarded first prize in this year’s province-wide “Culture Shapes Our Community” photo contest. Kim and two runners-up were chosen from 141 entries by votes cast all across the province. Kim’s prize was a Panasonic Lumix camera. The contest was part of the … Read more
ALL HALLOWS’ EVE FEAST AT CIBO TRATTORIA On Thursday, October 30 and Friday, October 31 — the two days known across the world as “Devil’s Night” and Halloween, respectively — Chef Kassam will prepare a devilishly delectable five-course tasting menu that serves up clever nods to the feast of All Hallows’ Day, traditionally celebrated the day after Halloween. Chef Kassam’s menu is alternately sinister and sumptuous. … Read more
Join us at our next Tasting event! Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit many different types of restaurants throughout the evening, meet some new food loving friends, meet the chefs, and learn about each of the participating restaurants. Visit our Tasting … Read more
Pumpkin-flavoured Pastry, Beverage, Truffle Selections Highlight New Autumn Offerings As long days fade and the weather begins to cool, stay warm with a burst of fall-themed flavours like pumpkin, cinnamon and ginger available now through November 15 at Thomas Haas Chocolates & Pâtisserie. From pastry creations such as Pumpkin Pie with cinnamon Chantilly cream and … Read more
Liberty Merchant Company proudly presents its annual Fall into the Market tasting event. This Liberty-sponsored event is in support of the BC SPCA, to protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia. All proceeds from both ticket sales and the silent auction directly support the BC … Read more
Bob Johnson couldn’t contain his smile when I dropped in for a visit to Creston’s Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery on Sunday. In his pocket were two medals from the recent BC Wine Awards. One, a Platinum, feted Baillie-Grohman’s 2012 Cabernet Franc as one of the best six wines in the province (5 platinum medals were … Read more