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The inaugural Wild About Vancouver Outdoor Education Festival will take place April 16 – 22. The free festival is a celebration of outdoor learning intended to connect Vancouverites to local nature. Wild About Vancouver (WAV, pronounced “wave”) Outdoor Education Festival invites students, teachers, families, individuals and organizations to come together for a week of exploration into … Read more
“…Would you like to play a game?” comes to mind when thinking of escape rooms. And I had been so curious to try one since I learned of these interactive puzzles. Finally, I was going to test my problem solving abilities in the Thirst for Murder room at Smartypantz. Rated to be one … Read more
A Fast-Moving Tribute to the Inventor of the New York Minute Tiffany & Co. introduces a new watch for this moment in time: The Tiffany CT60, inspired by founder Charles Lewis Tiffany—inventor of the New York Minute—and the city where he first opened his doors to a new world of style. This dynamic collection reflects … Read more
Now that Easter festivities are behind us, it’s time to focus all attention on Mom. For most families, Mom is the heart of the household, possessing the uncanny ability to bring the whole clan together under one roof. This Mother’s Day, kick her hostess game up a notch and treat Mommy Dearest to a gift from MOE’S Home Collection and provide her space … Read more
David Hawksworth’s café’s healthy new additions include Nectar juices and sumptuous salads Welcoming the season of warmth and sunshine, Chef David Hawksworth’s Bel Café is breathing fresh air into its vibrant menu with delicious and healthy new items. From light salads to vitamin-packed Nectar Juicery juices, these new additions are wholesome and nutritious while offering delectable … Read more
PLAY & SPECIAL EVENTS TICKETS ON SALE APRIL 8 Vancouver’s Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival begins its 26th season in Vanier Park on June 4 with an exciting lineup of plays, concerts and special events. All tickets for Bard on the Beach go on sale April 8 for the 2015 season, which runs from June 4 to September 26. THE COMEDY … Read more
CHICK PEA PANISSE Tomato Fondue & Olive puree Canapés Panisse ¼ onion (chopped) 2 tbsp oil 1/2 cup white wine 4 cups vegetable stock or water 2 cups chick pea flour 2 1/2 tbsp Cream cheese 2 tbsp chopped parsley Salt & pepper Sauté the onions in the oil on low heat continue to cook … Read more
Emerging design house celebrates Canadian design with original watercolour-printed throw pillows Canadian design house Joue Design is putting its signature spin on home décor with its latest collections of throw pillows, available starting today at select retailers and www.jouedesign.com. The Spring/Summer 2015 collections, named ‘Zoe’ and ‘Colette,’ mash up original watercolour paintings created by Joue Design with the … Read more
Let OPUS Hotel Vancouver pamper your pooch with in-room massages and pet portraits New Bow Wow Butler will paws-itively spoil your pup with a range of special treats Barking mad about your four-legged friend? At Vancouver’s OPUS Hotel, a new Pampered Pooch package offers a range of doggy spa treatments and a Bow Wow Butler service that will … Read more
Top Design Talents to Headline the Luxury Home & Design Show The Luxury Home & Design Show will transform the Vancouver Convention Centre into a fully integrated, opulent and sophisticated 45,000 square-foot estate May 1-3, 2015, sharing its breath-taking roomscapes with anyone who dreams of design with no limits. By pairing a carefully curated roster of internationally renowned, high-end … Read more