Valerie van der Gracht 
The advantage of an unplanned trip is that you don’t have an itinerary or a schedule to follow you just go where you want to go. So now it’s late Saturday morning and we decide to get out of town (Kelowna) and head over to Naramata Bench. There are dozens of great wineries to … Read more
What happens when you get a last minute invitation to join in on a weekend trip to Okanagan wine country? Well obviously you accept, pack and go. So leaving Vancouver just after noon on Friday away we went – destination Kelowna. The weather was ideal for a weekend away and even though there was … Read more
A purveyor of single malt whisky sown, grown and distilled right here on Vancouver Island. Nestled between Courtenay and Campbell River this nearly 400 acre estate is home to Shelter Point Distillery. Since my first visit to Shelter Point Distillery they have added Still Master Vodka, a tripled distilled vodka infused with flavours. This … Read more
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! VANCOUVER ARTIST WINS VIRGIN MOBILE PRESENTS SQUAMISH VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL AND GALAXIE’S RISING STARS TALENT COMPETITION Jess Cullen has won the ultimate summer prize – the chance to perform in front of 35,000 music fans at the most anticipated live music event of the year! The Australian born singer and songwriter is the … Read more
WASN’T THAT A PARTY! I just had a blast at the West 4th Avenue Khatsahlano Street Party, the biggest music and art festival of the summer. Billed as one of Vancouver’s largest music and arts festivals #Khatsahlano took place on Saturday, July 12 with free entry. It doesn’t get much better than this festival, so well organized you would … Read more
Tamburini is a dynamo with absolutely boundless energy. Winemaker to sixteen wineries in mainly the Tuscan regions of Italy she has a comprehensive knowledge and an extensive educational background. Tamburini’s specialty is biodynamic winemaking and she is not afraid to experiment.
Lucky you, there is still two more days to get down to 730 Richards Street for a chance to see the Spring/Summer U.T.F.L. designs to try and buy. Photo by Linda Petersen Reuben and Lévi Uwi are two intelligent, inspiring, delightful, and charming young men. Imagine what it would be like to flee your home country at … Read more
Spot the Footie and win! All around the Lookout, the New Food Court, and all the amazing shops and services, we’ll be hiding a Whitecaps FC soccer ball. Find it, take a pic, and share it on Instagram, or Twitter with the hashtags #HarbourCentre #Footie for your chance to win a 5-pack of Whitecaps … Read more
CALLING ALL HOCKEY FANS! TICKETS ON SALE TODAY FOR THE FIRST EVER POTENTIAL APPAREL CHARITY HOCKEY GAME In a city known for its love of hockey, the summer months can be a long absence from the greatest sport on earth. That is why organizers from Potential Apparel are bringing together some of the biggest names … Read more
Never one to pass up a bargain I find myself at Siena on 12th Avenue at Granville Street on a Monday night. Why you might ask? Forget #WineWednesday at Siena it’s Half Price Wines on Monday evenings. Add in the great daily specials, the ever changing antipasti plate for two the pasta choices and … Read more