Bollywood Ball Raises More Than $1 Million for Retinal Surgery and Research

On February 13, Surrey Hospital & Outpatient Centre Foundation’s inaugural gala, the Bollywood Ball, was held at the Hellenic Centre in Vancouver, BC, in support of the Project Eye initiative to combat blindness. The sold-out event exceeded all expectations, raising more than $1.2 million to equip BC’s newest and most advanced retinal operating room within the … Read more

Handel’s Apollo e Dafne and Bach’s Orchestral Suite in C Major

 Early Music Vancouver Showcases Two Masterpieces – Handel’s Apollo e Dafne & Bach’s Orchestral Suite in C Major – With Grammy Award-Winning Soloists   Handel’s energetic cantata and Bach’s lively orchestra suite offer a sensational evening of music and storytelling Early Music Vancouver (EMV) presents George Frideric Handel’s Apollo e Dafne and J.S. Bach’s Orchestral Suite in C Major at The Vancouver Playhouse on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 7:30pm. Internationally renowned, … Read more

Our favourite things to do this weekend and the week ahead

Here is our list of Favourite things to do this weekend and the week ahead…from the 9th Annual Winemaker’s Cup at Big White to Vancouver Foodster’s Poutine Challenge. Have a fun weekend! Last call for 9th Annual Winemaker’s Cup this weekend   With The RunGo App As Your Guide   The 45th annual BC Home … Read more

Wellness Show Wrap-Up

The 24th annual Wellness Show is devoted to helping all of us achieve a balanced, holistic and healthy life. This year’s show, which ran from February 12-14, focused on Healthy Families, and featured a variety of stage workshops and hands-on fun for young and old alike. There was much to explore on the show floor. Aside from … Read more

What makes a great Wine Festival?

This morning I was reading my Facebook page and came across an interesting article titled “How to Enjoy a Wine Festival to the Last Drop” originally published in The Californian (part of the USA Today network) That got me thinking about what makes a great Wine Festival. As a novice #winelover I have been fortunate … Read more

The Yale – Born Again

The 126-year-old Yale Hotel, a long time staple on the Vancouver blues circuit, closed its doors in 2011. This Vancouver icon, at the corner of Granville and Drake has seen it’s fair share of legendary blues musicians over the years, including Jim Burns, BB King, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, James Cotton, Johnny Winter and … Read more

Soul Mating:

How Ayurvedic body types could make or break a relationship Unlock the ancient secrets of the doshas. Find out how to recognize who you are more likely to be compatible with using a simple and easy to learn pattern recognition system. Date: Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm Venue: Chali-Rosso Art Gallery, … Read more

Spring into simplicity with Bayside Furniture

 Out with the old, in with the new. Spring into simplicity with Bayside Furniture   As spring begins to bloom in Vancouver, it brings with it the perfect opportunity to declutter and simplify your home – a little spring cleaning if you will. This year, shake up your annual routine with Bayside Furniture’s selection of … Read more

#FridayFavourites…Valentine’s Day and more

Here is our list of #FridayFavourites 24 things to do, places to go this weekend, Valentine’s Day and the week ahead.   In classical mythology, Cupid (Latin Cupido, meaning “desire”) is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus and the war god Mars, … Read more

GIVEAWAY 2016 EARLYBIRD RV SHOW This Old RV Seminar Schedule

Don’t let the name fool you. This Old RV Seminar Stage is home to some of the freshest ideas and hottest tips for RV enthusiasts who want to learn from renowned industry experts about travel planning with safety and adventure top-of-mind. From technical advice to what to look for when buying new, we’ve got your … Read more