Events

Starbucks makes largest environmental commitment to date

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Today in a public letter citing the company’s enduring mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit, Starbucks chief executive officer Kevin Johnson announced a multi-decade commitment to be a resource-positive company, aspiring to give more than it takes from the planet. The announcement included science-based preliminary targets for the reduction of carbon emissions, water use and waste by 2030, and outlined five strategies the company has identified to move toward them.

TELUS World of Science presents Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks January 24 – September 7

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On January 24, TELUS World of Science will debut its newest exhibition Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks presented by Concert Properties and White Spot Restaurants. This exciting gallery features 20 of the world’s most astonishing skyscrapers from Canada, the United States, Australia, Asia and the United Arab Emirates

Bells and Whistles Hosts Second Annual Super Bowl Tailgate Extravaganza February 2

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Bells and Whistles is saving gridiron fans a red-zone spot for the biggest sports spectacle of the year when the Fraserhood sports headquarters hosts its second annual ‘Tailgate Extravaganza’ for Super Bowl LIV on Sunday, February 2.

49th annual BC Home + Garden Show returns with all-star lineup and must-see attractions February 19 – 23

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Marketplace Events announced that the BC Home + Garden Show returns February 19-23, 2020 at BC Place Stadium with a lineup of leading home improvement, design and garden experts. Over 425 exhibitors, fresh new features and the top trends of the season will be at the forefront, all over the course of five days.

BC SPCA Whips Up Recipe Book for Treat Week™

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The BC SPCA is releasing a special recipe book to inspire bakers and animal lovers to get involved in Treat Week™, the year’s sweetest fundraiser. Treat Week runs February 24 to March 1, 2020, a time when animal lovers around the province make, bake or buy treats and give them away in exchange for a donation.  

Dine Out Vancouver’s The Great Big Taste on Thursday, January 16 2020

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Dine Out Vancouver’s The Great Big Taste on Thursday, January 16 2020 will pair bites from some of Vancouver’s top chefs with BC wine, craft beer, and spirit samples. Tickets to the event, which takes place the night before the festival opens, are $89 all in, making it a great to brighten up your January calendar.

Vancouver Foodster presents the Vancouver Soup Festival – January 9 to February 2

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How does this work? The restaurants will be featuring different soups in each of the 3 weeks in the festival, you are invited to visit the restaurants, order the soups and then VOTE for your People’s Choice favourites from each week’s offerings. We will have 3 sets of winners with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place each week over the 3 week period.