Lighten up for spring with cool cottage-style pieces from MOE’S Home Collection

It’s time for an interior awakening! With spring just beginning, MOE’S Home Collection is taking a cue from the coast and focusing on cool, soft colours with a subtle hint of warmth. Inspired by the growing cottage-style trend taking hold in the spring and summer months, MOE’S is concentrating on beach hues, icy blues and airy accents … Read more

Blooming Blues: Mother’s Day gift ideas from PAPYRUS

A mother’s love for her child never withers – so why give her something that does? This Mother’s Day, bud a new tradition with PAPYRUS, whose unparalleled collection of private-label and third-party products offer an escape from the weathered ritual of gifting bouquets. With floral-patterned home décor, fashion accessories and cards, PAPYRUS has everything you may … Read more

Lougheed celebrates continuous play with launch of eco-friendly playground

Lougheed celebrates continuous play with launch of eco-friendly playground Shopping centre takes playtime to new heights with unique addition Families are flocking to Lougheed to get a first look at its new eco-friendly playground, now open at centre court. Recommended for children ages 5-12, the compact and contemporary structure is designed to look and feel just like the … Read more

EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival Announces BC Place Lineup, May 1 to 3

RAISE THE ROOF: EAT! VANCOUVER FOOD + COOKING FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES PROGRAMMING FOR THE ULTIMATE CONSUMER FOOD SHOWCASE AT BC PLACE MAY 1-3Tickets On Sale Now for Three-day Exposition and Tasting Show That Closes Out Canada’s Largest Celebration of Food and Drink The culinary world descends on Vancouver the weekend of May 1 to 3 as the 13th … Read more

Taste of Thursday – Chef Taryn Wa of Savoury Chef Foods

Ling Cod with Clams     Oven roasted line caught ling cod with kale, clams, dry cured chorizo, cherry tomatoes, potatoes and a marinated fennel salad Yield: 4 serving Ingredients Cod 1.5 lbs ling cod, cut into 6 oz portions 1 tbs vegetable oil salt to taste Chorizo and clams ¼ c extra virgin olive … Read more

Devour Kelowna Recap

On Saturday, March 7, Kelowna’s best and brightest culinary talents were out in full force at Okanagan College for Devour. This is a spirited event where chefs, brewmasters, mixologists, winemakers and distillers get together for an evening of pure indulgence. The second annual Devour event in Kelowna was a huge success, with nearly 30 restaurants … Read more

Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country hosts BC’s most eclectic food festivals this spring 

 Pig Out, enjoy a Primavera pasta feast and indulge in oysters in the vineyards Come to Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country this spring and experience BC’s most eclectic food festivals. From a vineyard pig roast to an oyster extravaganza and the Half Corked Marathon’s winning combination of wine and running – there are plenty of fun times for … Read more

The Fraser Valley’s Newest Winery Opens

Singletree Winery Welcomes Visitors to Share a Taste of Mt. Lehman Terroir   In Short:   Singletree Winery has officially opened in the Fraser Valley. Abbotsford’s Estell family has evolved from farmers to winery owners with the aim to be a heart of agri-business in BC. The family is proud to invite visitors to their charming little … Read more

BC SPCA advises give chocolate bunnies not real ones this Easter

With pre-Easter advertising awash in cute little bunny rabbits, parents may be tempted to buy real rabbits or chicks for their children this holiday. “Little bunnies quickly grow into full-sized rabbits that require a lot of special care and attention, much like any other family pet,” says Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for … Read more

CONTEST – 8Wings Vocal Ensemble – Once Upon a Dream!

CONTEST – to enter, leave a comment and you could win four tickets to Once Upon a Dream! Sunday, April 19th All of us have been touched by Disney movies, music, or stories at some point in our lives – as children ourselves, through our own children, through the experiences of our friends, or as adults … Read more