BCLDB’s Summertime South African Wine Feature Includes  Free Consumer Tasting

  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

Naramata Bench Spring Release

  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

Vintage 2015: An Amazing Year for BC Wines

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

Viva Italiano!

  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

Vancouver TheatreSports™ Fundraiser for Alberta Fires Appeal, May 11

  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

SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERY CONFERENCE

  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

And They’re Off…The Deighton Cup 2016

Tickets to the summer’s most stylish trackside party go on sale today: Tuesday, May 10 starting at 9 am. Today is the day to secure first-run tickets to one of the most anticipated events of Vancouver’s summer season: The 8th Annual Deighton Cup. Presented by Droski/Turner and The Social Concierge, the breathtaking and stylish summer tradition will run on Saturday, July 16, … Read more

Best Businesses Vancouver – Meeting Series

  Break free from your desk!   Learn the secrets to take back time and have more freedom to do what really matters. Ignite… your business, your health, your life on your terms… the life you WANT! What does success mean to you?… Imagine working from the beach? Catching your kids game? Making sales while … Read more

Social Media Mastery Conference June 4, 2016 Register for 1/2 price using code Myvancity

  Hi it’s Valerie, Editor of MyVanCity.ca here, I know a lot of people struggle to understand the complexities of social media. How to make money using social media. How to not get overwhelmed by it. Which platforms you should be on. Now what if all your social media problems can be solved? By attending Social Media … Read more

Music Monday at Robson Square on May 2nd

  My less than covert smile seemed to amuse some and confuse others as I strolled down Robson Street on that perfect, Music Monday morning.  It was perfect because by 9:40 am the sun had already made quite a presence in Vancouver, and a light sweater was all that was needed to navigate the crowded … Read more