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
Italian Wines in the World – Wine Meridian’s Canada Tour 2016 Every time I go to a tasting of Italian wines, I am struck by the same thought – they just keep getting better and better. And for good reason, a lot of effort has gone into improving vineyard quality and modernizing equipment, … Read more
The terrible fires in northern Alberta have given everyone a heavy heart. However, sometimes a little laughter can help ease the pain. Vancouver TheatreSports™ League (VTSL) believes in giving back. Wednesday (May 11) will be dedicated to raising funds for the Canadian Red Cross’ Alberta Fires Appeal. Net proceeds from the ticket sales of … Read more
Do you want to use social media to raise your profile online or that of your business? Vancouver’s YVR Conferences is hosting Social Media Mastery, a one-day all-in-one social media conference, on Saturday June 4 at the Centre for Digital Media. Aimed at social media and marketing professionals of all levels, the conference will bring together a … Read more