Events

Floral Workshops and Picnics at Early Bird Family Farm in Langley

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With the arrival of the calendar’s most picturesque season, the Pearson family’s sprawling rural paradise is hosting a series of events for everyone who loves nature, art, food and wine, or simply spending an afternoon or evening in a truly peaceful environment.

It’s Back! (virtually) From Farms to Forks Year 12

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This series of events is a celebration of local chefs, restaurants, and food producers while highlighting the importance of community and connection surrounding food.

Sarah McLachlan School of Music Marks Milestone Anniversary

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Since moving to its permanent location on East 7th Avenue in September 2011, the Sarah McLachlan School of Music (SoM) has been a staple in the Mount Pleasant community and beyond, offering a full spectrum of music programming and learning resources to those it positively impacts most.

Gender-inclusive youth sport loses access to practice space

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Vancouver Junior Roller Derby is the home of youth roller derby in the Metro Vancouver area. Since 2013, its 50+ skaters ranging in age from 6 to 18 across all skill levels have enjoyed weekly practices in the Mount Pleasant Community Centre gymnasium.

Provence Marinaside’s Jean-Francis Quaglia Knighted by Government of France

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In a ceremony held at Provence Marinaside yesterday afternoon (August 18), the Government of France, as represented by its Consul General in Vancouver, Mr. Philippe Sutter, honoured Provence Marinaside’s owner and executive chef Jean-Francis Quaglia, by appointing him a Chevalier (Knight) of the Ordre du Mérite Agricole./Users/valerievdg/Downloads/51378985679_54e4724189_c.jpg

Large-scale mural adds splash of colour to downtown architecture

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Students from UBC Okanagan’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program are once again working to create a mural in downtown Kelowna. 10 students are participating with Instructor David Doody and his partner, UBCO Teaching Assistant Jorden Doody, to create a new mural at 1358 St. Paul Street.

Sip, sip, hooray! Vanessa Vineyards’ Howard Soon Wins Winemaker of The Year

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Howard Soon, Master Winemaker at Vanessa Vineyard is the recipient of The Karl Kaiser Canadian Winemaker Award, presented by the Wine Growers British Columbia and Wine Growers Canada.

Watch as Summerland Winery gets graffiti-ed – again!

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Ten years ago Scott Sueme painted the graffiti on the front of Okanagan Crush Pad, and now, the public is invited to visit the winery and catch the artist in action as he modifies the front of the winery and paints the wall opposite the vines.