There is nothing quite as wonderful as seeing grown adults let loose and act like children, and this week there was no better place to do so than the Vancouver FanExpo. An annual event for fans of horror, anime, video games and more. Boasting guest like Tony Moore, Bruce Campbell and Peter S. Beagle there … Read more
Gen-X moms and traditionalists alike have seen more than their fair share of Mother’s Day mani-pedis and tired greeting card clichés. Stop the monotony (and up Mom’s empty-nest style) with a gift courtesy of MOE’S Home Collection. Now that all her chicks have flown the coop, it’s time for Mom to let her chic flag fly. … Read more
It’s Time to Get Pre-approved! Are you thinking of buying or refinancing? Well, if you are it is time to get pre-approved and get a rate hold in place. The link below shows the current movement in the 5 year Canada Government Bond. As you can see the yield continues to rise which is causing … Read more
One of Canada’s Finest Championship Courses Is Now Open for 2014 Bellstar Hotels & Resorts is proud to launch a new range of experiences at Kokanee Springs Golf Resort designed to help lower handicaps and whet appetites; featuring new on-course lessons at the Golf Academy, a partnership with the Kootenay Golf Trail and a gourmet cooking weekend … Read more
April 22 is Earth Day. What better way to become more informed on the topic of planetary mindfulness than to talk about Earthsave Canada—our very own Vancouver-based registered charity! Earthsave International was originally created in the United States in 1988, and was founded by John Robbins, son of one half of the Baskin-Robbins ice cream empire. When it became … Read more
If you want a new kind of California wine adventure, then head to Pasa Robles wine country. With gently rolling hills dotted with oak trees, vineyards, olive groves and almond farms, this is a fantastic area to spend a few days exploring. The historic town of Pasa Robles is filled with great restaurants and shops … Read more
If you want a new kind of California wine adventure, then head to Pasa Robles wine country; With gently rolling hills dotted with oak trees, vineyards, olive groves and almond farms, this is a fantastic area to spend a few days exploring. The historic town of Pasa Robles is filled with great restaurants … Read more
What is Catfé? Catfé is one part cafe, one part foster home for cats, and all parts community gathering space for cat lovers in Vancouver in need of some quality kitty time. We’ll have a colony of adoptable cats living onsite, and will offer drinks and snacks, wifi access, a library of books and boardgames … Read more
A wonderful Vancouver bicycle fun event for anyone. The tree lined streets with sidewalks and green boulevards make it a pleasure any time to bike ride around Vancouver’s neighbourhoods. When it is Vancouver Cherry blossom time, it is truly majestic. The pink and white blossoms canopy the streets, while the confetti like blossoms dance down … Read more
East Van Vodka Takes Home Multiple Awards from the 2014 San Francisco World Spirits Competition The 14th annual San Francisco Worlds Spirits Competition officially announced their 2014 winners yesterday. Odd Society Spirits received multiple awards for their East Van Vodka,taking home gold for package design, and silver in the vodka category. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is regarded as one of the … Read more