Imagine a family-centred event that aims to raise funds to heal the same watershed it fishes? Welcome to Fish for The Future, where parents teach their kids how to fish in B.C., and how to give back. At the inaugural event in 2017, 67 people signed up, knowing that every cent would go back to … Read more
Vancouver International Film Festival As the 37th Annual Vancouver International Film Festival draws closer, we will be featuring some short reviews of films that movie buffs will want to add to their “must see” list. “The Heiresses” Already critically acclaimed in several countries, “The Heiresses”, a film from Paraguay, will have its Canadian Premiere during … Read more
Had such a great time last night exploring the neighbourhood of South Granville during a Tasting Plates YVR evening with Vancouver Foodster’s Richard Wolak. We started out at JAK’s Beer Wine Spirits shop on Granville Street in South Granville. An excellent start indeed as we sampled a sparkling wine, a white wine, a rosé wine … Read more
Ah, high school. I remember it well, even though it was (ahem) ‘many’ decades ago. For me, it meant mounds of homework, getting used to co-ed classes, slogging through the awkward, teen angst years, and being part of the chorus (AGAIN??) in the annual musical production. And what do you know? The quick-witted ensemble cast … Read more
Luxury & Supercar Weekend 2018 Spanning all 17 acres of VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver from 11am to 5pm each day RECEIVE 20% OFF SITE-WIDE VIP ADULT ADMISSION TICKET WITH PROMO CODE: LSWMAIL Online discount expires on September 7th. purchase T I C K E T S online Bugatti Chiron $4.3 Million First public showing in Canada of this Bugatti. … Read more
Wow. Just wow. Normally, I just write articles about wine, but I am also smart enough to act when other opportunities knock. And opportunity did knock when I got an email from Jennifer Friesen, of Genesis Richmond, inviting me to a Genesis G70 Driving Experience. I drove out to the BC Driving Centre near the … Read more
The Deighton Cup celebrated its 10th anniversary this year – but that wasn’t the only milestone surrounding this prestigious event. It was also the sixth anniversary of the much-loved and highly popular Cocktail Jockey Mixologists Competition, hosted again by Cocktail Jockey Director Alex Black and The Social Concierge’s Tyson Villeneuve. And this year, 10 of BC’s most … Read more
Our wines are made for pairing and sharing. That’s why we decided to put together a special #PairTheMoment package to pair with your summer moments.
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 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