Lifestyle

Looking for ideas for Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered…

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Have you made your Valentine’s Day plans yet?      Love it or Hate it, Stressful or Romantic? Valentine’s Day is here to stay so you might as well sit back and enjoy it. We feel for you and so we’ve put together this list of fourteen (and counting) places to dine, to stay,  to buy something special … Read more

Wine Review 2015 02 11 by Sam_WineTeacher

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2012 Shiraz Serafino McLaren Vale, South Australia $27.99 Silver Medal This highly rated Australian shiraz is certainly a cut about the others. Garnet black in colour with deep intensity. The nose shows aromas of red and black fruit with layered chocolate, spice and earthy notes. Well balanced with firm ripe tannins. Bright fruit and spice … Read more

A Wine Rewind from Sam_TheWineTeacher – Wine Weekend

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So sometimes we get a little busy and overlook a post that should have been published awhile ago. This is exactly what happened with Wine Weekend. But because the reviews are still relevant today we thought it would be a shame to not share. Well, it was a busy wine weekend. On Saturday, I was … Read more

Hat-trick honour for Vancouver’s only Four-Star Forbes boutique hotel 

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Third time at the top of distinguished ratings for Yaletown’s OPUS Hotel Forbes Travel Guide today unveiled its annual Star Rating list and Yaletown’s OPUS Hotel is honoured to once again be the only Four-Star Forbes boutique hotel in Vancouver. For the third year running OPUS Hotel has been given the excellent rating by Forbes, which has set … Read more

Starbucks is excited to offer La BoulangeTM authentic, French-inspired pastries

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This spring, Starbucks is transforming its pastry case in Canadian stores with the introduction of La BoulangeTM pastries. La Boulange is the iconic San Francisco pastry shop founded by renowned French chef, baker and cookbook author Pascal Rigo. Starbucks is excited to offer La BoulangeTM authentic, French-inspired pastries – wholesome, real food that not only … Read more

Chef Paul Moran wins Canadian competition of S. Pellegrino Young Chef 2015

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Chef Paul Moran, one of our #TasteofThursday top chefs, has won the Canadian competition and becomes an International Finalist going on to compete at the S. Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 competition in Milan, Italy.   We couldn’t be more proud of Chef Paul Moran. Chef Paul is currently working at CMH-K2 Lodge, in Nakusp, B.C. Chef Paul … Read more

Vancouver Foodster Chili Challenge Award Winners 

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The Vancouver Foodster Chili Challenge was a great success featuring unique creations at restaurants around Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Langley, New Westminster and North Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their creation on their menu from January 8-31, 2015. and their customers voted for their favourites daily throughout the challenge. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the … Read more

Calling All Change-makers alumni UBC’s online story-sharing platform supports those who are making a difference

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alumni UBC is calling on members of the University of British Columbia (UBC) community who are making a positive change in the world to tell their stories as part of its “your evolution” program. The program is an innovative, online story-sharing platform that uses the strength of the UBC network to enable alumni, faculty, staff … Read more

Canada’s national culinary arts competition is now accepting applications Candidates from across the country will compete for $10,000 grand prize and international stage

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The Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship competition is officially open for 2015 with applications now being accepted for the country’s largest search to find the future stars of the Canadian culinary scene. Established in 2013, the Foundation brings to life the scholarship’s vision of inspiring and encouraging young chefs from across Canada by giving them the opportunity to … Read more

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