Make your Spring Unforgettable!There is no better time than spring to explore the long sandy beaches of Parksville, while enjoying all that the area has to offer. Within our unique resort, select from two on-site restaurants, relax in 20,000 sq.ft. of spa bliss in our Grotto Spa or simply enjoy all of the other on-site amenities. … Read more
Victoria’s leading boutique hotel is Made for Men this spring Mad Men’s Don Draper returns on April 13th, whiskey in hand, for the final season of the hit TV show about the roller coaster lives of advertisers in the 1960s. If watching the devious doings of Draper – the famously hard-drinking alpha male – makes you appreciate the hard-working man … Read more
UVA’s team of bartenders face off for a spot in the coveted “Dish ‘n Dazzle” cocktail showdown Event: “Battle of the Bedazzled – A Mexican Standoff” What: a one-night-only cocktail battle that will pit UVA’s very own bartending talent against one another When: Sunday, April 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. Where: UVA Wine Bar, 900 Seymour St. … Read more
Elegant Le Creuset keepsakes liven up holiday traditions Le Creuset introduces their new rainbow-coloured egg cups gift set just in time for Easter. Perfect for gifting or for presenting eggs for brunch, the colourful cups are charming keepsakes to brighten up holiday breakfasts and family gatherings. The Rainbow Set of 6 Egg Cups (MSRP $49.99) comes in an elegant … Read more
Before you begin looking for your new home, it is important that you consider the needs of all the people it must shelter and what effect their daily activities will have on your desire for a certain size or location, both now and in the future. COMMUNITY: Rural? Small town? City? What facilities are available? Shopping centers? Places of worship? … Read more
Today, everyone in the mortgage market are abuzz about the new Bank of Montreal offer for a 5 yr fixed rate at 2.99%. Like with all hype, typically we find that the offering is not always cracked up to what you think. First of all the offering has limitations to it which other offers … Read more
With Easter right around the corner, it’s time for celebrators to prep their homes for family festivities with holiday-themed accents from MOE’S Home Collection. Start honing those egg hunting skills, Easter is hopping ‘round the bend! If you’re hosting the whole clan for a springtime reunion filled with festive family fun, time is ticking down to … Read more
KIX 4 CHIX IS A LADIES NON-COMPETITIVE KICKBOXING PROGRAM. AND IT IS UNLIKE ANYTHING YOU HAVE EVER TRIED! Kix 4 Chix is a ladies non-competitive kickboxing program. And it is unlike anything you have ever tried! Kix 4 Chix is for EVERY woman; age, fitness level, weight does not matter. Weight loss, all over muscle … Read more
If you come into my kitchen, the first thing you’ll notice is a large clay pot. As a matter of fact, the 15-quart drum-like clay pot is sitting on the stove top, loaded with simmering creamy chicken congee and emitting warm and ravishing aroma right now. The congee, which takes about 2 hours to perfect, … Read more
We all love to love our local wines. When we think of BC wines probably the first thing that jumps to your mind would be aromatic white wines like Pinot Gris or Gewurztraminer. A few of you may have gone the red route, and mentioned Syrah or Merlot. But what I would like to introduce … Read more