Lifestyle

Avocado Toast Takes Gentle Jabs at Vancouver – and We Love It

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I’ve been living in Vancouver for nine years now, and I love this city with all my heart. But let’s face it, there’s a lot about this city that is irksome, and just plain silly. Think bike lanes, unaffordable housing, renovictions, car sharing (but still no Uber!), and yoga pants. And it’s easy to poke … Read more

The Downlow Chicken Shack celebrates Fried Chicken Day on Friday COMING IN HOT ON FRIDAY

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The Downlow Chicken Shack celebrates Fried Chicken Day with dinner window service and 500 chicken sandwiches To celebrate its first-ever Fried Chicken Day, The Downlow Chicken Shack (905 Commercial Drive), Vancouver’s first Nashville Hot Chicken restaurant, is set to reopen its “walk-through” only window on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 5 p.m. with 500 hot … Read more

TIME Winery Opens in Downtown Penticton

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Graham Pierce joins team as director of winemaking TIME Winery announces the soft opening of its winery in downtown Penticton at 361 Martin St. A grand opening of TIME Winery will take place in late 2018 following harvest.   During the soft opening period, chef AK Campbell, executive winery chef, will lead the culinary program to offer … Read more

Think Chill Courtyard Campers, Champagne Pool Cabanas, a Legendary Thursday BEER-B-Q and the Ultimate Weekly Vacation Rental in the Glam and Spacious Residences of Four Seasons Resort Whistler

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Make Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler the Star of Summer Vacation   Summers in Whistler are simply dreamy thanks to warm, long and sunny days setting the perfect backdrop for enjoying the line up of activities offered at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler. Action seekers will find their adrenaline fix during an action-packed day of … Read more

Weekend getaway to Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort – Parksville

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On a sunny weekend in May we escaped the city to spend a fabulous weekend away in Parksville on Vancouver Island. Staying at the gorgeous Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort property. Easy to find on the “resort” strip in the seaside community of Parksville, BC. The Sunrise Ridge Resort is a 30 minute drive from Departure … Read more

Friday, April 13 was one of the luckiest days of the year so far for #BCWine Lovers

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On Friday, April 13 the Naramata Bench Wineries Association member wineries were on hand for an afternoon media/trade tasting  followed by Wines for Waves in the evening. All in all it was an incredible wine tasting experience. My day started with a blind tasting of four Naramata wines presented by  Naramata Bench winemakers – Val Tait … Read more

Experience Haida Gwaii at Ocean House Eco-Lodge

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It took two years of work but it is now ready to go to Haida Gwaii.  Ocean House is an eco-cultural floating lodge that was created to meet the growing interest in Haida culture. Their cultural guides will take guests on excursions to ancient Haida village sites as well as their resident artist will share … Read more

JENNIFER LOPEZ WEARS TIFFANY & CO. IN MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “EL ANILLO”

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Jennifer Lopez exclusively donned Tiffany & Co. throughout her latest music video for her new song “El Anillo,” which is Spanish for “The Ring.” The focal point of the video is an Emerald Cut, Internally Flawless 15 carat Tiffany diamond engagement ring, which is presented to Lopez in the brand’s new personalized Tiffany Blue® engagement ring … Read more

GOLDEN STATE: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR WELCOMES CALIFORNIA VINTNERS FOR EXCLUSIVE ‘NAPA: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE’ WINE DINNER, MAY 17

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Top Drop Event Features Five-Course Dinner Paired with Selections From Flagship Napa Valley Wineries Spottswoode Estate and Blackbird Vineyards   Napa Valley will take centre stage at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar when the restaurant hosts a pair of celebrated California wineries for an exclusive ‘Napa: Past, Present, Future’ wine dinner on Thursday, May 17. Presented … Read more