It was a rainy day on Granville Island, but the mood inside Edible Canada was bright and sunny. Besides the cheerful company, and some wonderful wines, the passion for BC food and wine was palpable. After a little wine tasting and mingling, Town Hall’s Leann Froese got everyone’s attention and introduced Eric Pateman from … Read more
Celebrate Rosé month with free tasting events June is Provence Rosé month and Vancouverites are invited to free tastings across the Lower Mainland in celebration of the world’s oldest Rosé and French wine region, Provence in Southern France. Provence has been a leading wine region in France for generations and is known for its specialty in making … Read more
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival begins its 27th season with Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare’s sweeping story of two star-crossed lovers inspires audiences even as it breaks their hearts. Directed by award-winning director Kim Collier (Hamlet, 2013), this timeless romantic tragedy runs from June 3 to September 23 on the BMO Mainstage. of Windof … Read more
Supermodels walked the runway to raise awareness for clean water projects in South Sudan It was a packed house as The Obakki Foundation, in partnership with Holt Renfrew’s H Project, held their Walk for Water fashion show to raise funds and awareness for their clean water projects in South Sudan. Vancouver’s best dressed came … Read more
BC Culture Days announces the call for the 2016 Ambassador and Awards Program.BC Culture Days invites all B.C. artists to apply for the 2016 Ambassador and Awards Program. Winners will receive $1,000 towards community activation and presentation of a Culture Days activity! The Culture Days weekend, taking place this year on September 30, October 1 and 2, is … Read more
Look out Vancouver, Che Malambo is coming to town! This powerhouse all male company of 14 dancers brings their wonderfully wild spectacle of drumming and foot stamping dance, for one night only, to the Vogue Theatre, May 20 2016! Vancouver is just one of the stops on Che Malambo’s first North American tour. You can see some video footage … Read more
Local food lovers are counting down to the launch of Wild BC Spot Prawns on May 12 to abound on local plates for six delicious weeks. Wild BC Spot Prawns are a delicacy known around the world for their sweet, delicate flavour and firm texture. Best cooked with a gentle touch, Spot Prawns are delicious grilled, steamed … Read more
This June, select South African wines will be showcased at 60 BC Liquor Stores throughout the province. As part of the promotion, consumers will be invited to explore the country’s offerings at a FREE tasting on Thursday, June 9th 2016. Hosted by the 39th & Cambie Signature BCLDB Store, the event will pair the … Read more
The Naramata Bench is a small region located on the south-eastern shore of Lake Okanagan, near Penticton. Home to almost 900 acres of vineyards and over 30 wineries (and 2 distilleries), this is prime wine real estate. People who visit this region have learned plan on at least a week to explore all that … Read more
This was a sit-down tasting lead by DJ Kearney who moderated a panel of distinguished BC Winemakers as they discussed their wines from the 2015 Vintage and spoke of the future of BC winemaking. The panellists included Michael Bartier representing Harper’s Trail Estate Winery (Kamloops), Grant Stanley from 50th Parallel Estate Winery (Lake Country), Marcus … Read more