A Canadian Prairie boy with a penchant for pasta and spicy garlic, Chef Craig Scherer fuses a love of the great outdoors with a passion for culinary creation. With a culinary arts education from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) and stints working with the Calgary Flames and the SAIT catering departments, Craig held … Read more
RIPE 2015 A bountiful harvest celebration brings chefs together with local farmers, winemakers, and craft beverage producers to raise funds for Vancouver Farmers Markets. Vancouver Farmers Markets, the non-profit organizer of nine weekly farmers markets in the city, is partnering with top farm-to-table chefs and a selection of local farms and producers to … Read more
with a Spook-tacular Experience for the Entire Family Aspiring Witches & Wizards of All Ages Invited to Vancouver’s Hottest Attraction for a Twist on the Ultimate Flying Ride In celebration of Halloween, FlyOver® Canada invites aspiring witches, wizards, and guests of all ages to experience a limited-engagement event, October 16 – November 1, … Read more
With more than 18 years of experience in creating local, sustainable fare for some of Canada’s most celebrated establishments, Chef Jonathan Chovancek is a virtuoso of preparation and presentation. The chef/host of CBC TV’s 2011 documentary Village on a Diet, which was watched by more than a million people coast to coast, Jonathan has also contributed … Read more
As autumn fog rolls in and the leaves create a beautiful mosaic along our sidewalks, a small group of us welcomed the crisp air with another edition of Tasting Plates Vancouver in Kitsilano. We began our evening with delightful cups of coffee and desserts from Essentia Café. Presented beautifully and with intention, the light mango … Read more
Christine Friend is a professional decorator with a simple philosophy: a beautiful space is dependent on the people who use it, not on how much it costs. Influenced by contemporary classic designs, Christine embraces vibrant pieces and palettes that add a sense of fun and originality to a space, all while maximizing functionality. By taking an … Read more
Specializing in design for all spaces, Jamie Banfield creates interiors that exude function and beauty. Recently recognized by the National Kitchen and Bath Association as one of the industry’s top 30 Under 30 in North America, Jamie’s work can be seen in residences throughout Western Canada. If you’re planning an interior update, he is the … Read more
Spook-tacular Experience for the Entire Family Aspiring Witches & Wizards of All Ages Invited to Vancouver’s Hottest Attraction for a Twist on the Ultimate Flying Ride In celebration of Halloween, FlyOver® Canada invites aspiring witches, wizards, and guests of all ages to experience a limited-engagement event, October 16 – November 1, 2015, 4pm – 9pm … Read more
AT THE 15TH ANNUAL WEST COAST WOMEN’S SHOW Tickets Now Available for Western Canada’s Largest Women’s Show Experience Enter to win two tickets! See below for details The West Coast Women’s Show offers the Ultimate Girl’s Weekend, October 16, 17 & 18 at the TRADEX Trade & Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford . With more than 400 exhibiter booths, five stages and a variety of show … Read more
October 22nd marks the commencement of the 23rd annual Surrey International Writers’ Conference, a non-profit writers’ event that provides professional development to both new and novice writers. This year, 54 editors, agents, authors, film makers, and social media gurus from all of the world (including LA and New York, and as far as the UK … Read more