Christine Friend is a professional decorator with a simple philosophy: a beautiful space is dependent on the people who use it, not on how much it costs. Influenced by contemporary classic designs, Christine embraces vibrant pieces and palettes that add a sense of fun and originality to a space, all while maximizing functionality. By taking an … Read more
Would a roast turkey by any other name taste so good?’ It does when it’s called ‘le dinde’ – the French name for our iconic celebratory bird. With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, people are starting to think about the annual groaning board of turkey with all the fixin’s. Not everyone has the … Read more
Granite Falls Regional Park is located just a short distance east of Mission on Ridgeview Rd in Deroche. Just follow Highway 7 and look for the sign, just before the turn at Sylvester Road. The suspension bridge is one of three in the lower mainland along with Capilano and Lynn Valley. The Cascade Falls bridge … Read more
Specializing in design for all spaces, Jamie Banfield creates interiors that exude function and beauty. Recently recognized by the National Kitchen and Bath Association as one of the industry’s top 30 Under 30 in North America, Jamie’s work can be seen in residences throughout Western Canada. If you’re planning an interior update, he is the … Read more
EARTHBITES SCHOOL FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAM Chef Vikram Vij of Vij’s has joined Vancouver’s top chefs in their quest to teach a series of adult cooking classes to raise funds for EarthBites, a local non-profit initiative that teaches children how to grow and cook their own food. Chef Vikram Vij (Vij’s Restaurant) kicks … Read more
Spook-tacular Experience for the Entire Family Aspiring Witches & Wizards of All Ages Invited to Vancouver’s Hottest Attraction for a Twist on the Ultimate Flying Ride In celebration of Halloween, FlyOver® Canada invites aspiring witches, wizards, and guests of all ages to experience a limited-engagement event, October 16 – November 1, 2015, 4pm – 9pm … Read more
AT THE 15TH ANNUAL WEST COAST WOMEN’S SHOW Tickets Now Available for Western Canada’s Largest Women’s Show Experience Enter to win two tickets! See below for details The West Coast Women’s Show offers the Ultimate Girl’s Weekend, October 16, 17 & 18 at the TRADEX Trade & Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford . With more than 400 exhibiter booths, five stages and a variety of show … Read more
October 22nd marks the commencement of the 23rd annual Surrey International Writers’ Conference, a non-profit writers’ event that provides professional development to both new and novice writers. This year, 54 editors, agents, authors, film makers, and social media gurus from all of the world (including LA and New York, and as far as the UK … Read more
#NOFOODWASTED: ACCLAIMED LOCAVORE CHEF DAVID GUNAWAN AIMS TO TRANSFORM FOOD WASTE, PERCEPTIONS WITH “UGLY DUCKLING” DINNERS Five-Course Menu Calls Attention to Sustainability Issues, “Trash Cooking” Concept by Showcasing Dishes Featuring Usually Overlooked, Often Discarded Offcuts and Outcasts Royal Dinette Chef/Owner David Gunawan’s waste-not, want-not culinary values come into focus this fall with a duo of … Read more
Gotham Steakhouse & Bar launches fresh new look, decadent new menu items Since opening in 1999, Gotham Steakhouse & Bar has been Vancouver’s finest and most-awarded steakhouse. Guests have returned again and again to enjoy the best Prime Grade steaks and classic cocktails in a stunning Art Deco-inspired atmosphere. This fall, Gotham is pleased … Read more