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Its always wonderful and refreshing to get away from it all – the rain, job, stress, and head off to someplace warm; for me it was a trip to sunny California. I started off in LA driving up the coastal highway through Malibu, Ventura, eventually stopping in the gorgeous town of Santa Barbara. In … Read more
Make your Spring Unforgettable!There is no better time than spring to explore the long sandy beaches of Parksville, while enjoying all that the area has to offer. Within our unique resort, select from two on-site restaurants, relax in 20,000 sq.ft. of spa bliss in our Grotto Spa or simply enjoy all of the other on-site amenities. … Read more
Victoria’s leading boutique hotel is Made for Men this spring Mad Men’s Don Draper returns on April 13th, whiskey in hand, for the final season of the hit TV show about the roller coaster lives of advertisers in the 1960s. If watching the devious doings of Draper – the famously hard-drinking alpha male – makes you appreciate the hard-working man … Read more
UVA’s team of bartenders face off for a spot in the coveted “Dish ‘n Dazzle” cocktail showdown Event: “Battle of the Bedazzled – A Mexican Standoff” What: a one-night-only cocktail battle that will pit UVA’s very own bartending talent against one another When: Sunday, April 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. Where: UVA Wine Bar, 900 Seymour St. … Read more
PLAY & SPECIAL EVENTS TICKETS ON SALE APRIL 1ST Bard on the Beach celebrates its 25th anniversary season in Vanier Park with two of Shakespeare’s best loved productions. Tickets for Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival go on sale April 1, 2014 in advance of Vancouver’s signature summer theatre festival, which returns to its seaside home in Vanier Park from June 11 to September 20, 2014. “We are very excited … Read more
The spring season isn’t complete without a visit from the Easter Bunny! Chef Wayne Kozinko is helping out once again by creating beautiful hand-crafted Easter treats and our online ordering makes it easy to select and purchase. Hop to Bel Café this Easter for a delicious array of holiday treats and new spring sweets. Starting from April 7th, you … Read more
Elegant Le Creuset keepsakes liven up holiday traditions Le Creuset introduces their new rainbow-coloured egg cups gift set just in time for Easter. Perfect for gifting or for presenting eggs for brunch, the colourful cups are charming keepsakes to brighten up holiday breakfasts and family gatherings. The Rainbow Set of 6 Egg Cups (MSRP $49.99) comes in an elegant … Read more
Before you begin looking for your new home, it is important that you consider the needs of all the people it must shelter and what effect their daily activities will have on your desire for a certain size or location, both now and in the future. COMMUNITY: Rural? Small town? City? What facilities are available? Shopping centers? Places of worship? … Read more
Today, everyone in the mortgage market are abuzz about the new Bank of Montreal offer for a 5 yr fixed rate at 2.99%. Like with all hype, typically we find that the offering is not always cracked up to what you think. First of all the offering has limitations to it which other offers … Read more
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre has been selected to receive the 2013 Hotel Association of Canada Award of Excellence in the category of Humanitarian. The property and staff receive this award in recognition of their long history and dedication as a generous supporter of many charitable campaigns and initiatives both financially and through … Read more