Hot Buttered RumRaiser

  This December, The Cascade Company will be spearheading a spirited fundraiser: The Hot Buttered RumRaiser — with proceeds from the sale of JT’s Hot Buttered Rum Mix going to support the Fawkes Academy (which provides individualized educational programs for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, other complex developmental disabilities, or different learning needs). … Read more

Granville Island inspires visitors with the warmth of the season

Holiday contest encourages the spirit of giving to family, friends and the needy   You feel it – that gentle tug, as if by velvet rope, that pulls people to Granville Island this time of year. They’re drawn by the Public Market – the recollection of ruby piles of pomegranates and the scents of baking … Read more

Cause We Care’s 10th Annual Hamper Drive brings Christmas cheer to 750 women 

Join Vancouver’s biggest drive to help support single mother-led families this holiday season   Cause We Care is thrilled to partner with Capital Direct for the upcoming 10th Annual Christmas Hamper Drive on December 7th, 2016. This year’s goal is to deliver 750 hampers, filled with essential food items and small gifts, to 25 frontline … Read more

Brentwood brings holiday magic to Burnaby

  The spirit of the season abounds with appearances from Santa Claus, live entertainment, and plenty of surprises Brentwood is welcoming the magic of the holiday season this Saturday, November 26 with Santa Claus’ official arrival, straight from the North Pole. Santa’s arrival is followed by a full calendar of family fun and entertainment every Saturday from December 3-17 … Read more

Make A Joyful Post This Christmas Giant card installation to help people living with mental illness

    This Christmas, Harbour Centre and the Vancouver Lookout, in partnership with The Kettle Society, are inviting Vancouverites to make A Joyful Post to support people living with mental illness.  Harbour Centre’s lobby will house a large-scale, festive installation where the public can select, personalize, and hang Christmas cards for Kettle members. The signed … Read more

Donnelly Group Toy Drive brings a Merry Christmas to local kids

  15th annual celebration of seasonal giving takes place December 6th at Republic  Every Christmas Donnelly Group gathers together to donate toys to deserving local families through the Salvation Army. Growing from the small group who gathered for the first time 15 years ago, the Donnelly Group Toy Drive now includes the 600 employees of … Read more

Festival of Lights at VanDusen Botanical Gardens

  Experience VanDusen Festival of Lights, a magical winter wonderland with over one million lights decorating VanDusen Botanical Garden open from December 1 to January 2. This year we’ve expanded the show and all tickets include a free ride on our new carousel! Stroll with friends and family through interactive themed areas, enjoy the famous … Read more

#FridayFavourites what’s happening this week November 24 – December 2

We’re publishing our list a day early this week because we don’t want you to miss a thing that’s happening this week:     7th Annual Vancouver Christmas Market to Make Days Merry & Bright at New Seaside Site   The Butcher & Bullock Beer Club presents the Angry Jäger Ale Cask Night   FlyOver … Read more

Smash + Tess collaborates with charity partner on the launch of new additions to their dreamwear collection for the holidays

    Vancouver-based small business introduces three new holiday pieces with a percentage of sales benefitting the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre     Tis the season! Vancouver-based premium dreamwear company, Smash + Tess, today announced the addition of three new holiday-themed pieces to their sleepwear collection. The new holiday items take their inspiration from the brand’s … Read more

Bids and Bibs: be part of the Lobster Auction at Blackbird Pub 

Nov. 28th fundraiser dedicated to research into esophageal cancer When his dad was diagnosed with cancer four years ago, Donnelly Group regional manager Jeff Billick decided that raising money for cancer research was one concrete way that he could express his support to him and contribute to the fight, and support him, he did. Jeff became … Read more

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