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Vancouver-Based Baby Essential Brand numpfer Celebrates Turning Four with Addition of ‘The Genius Towel’ to Organic Bib and Blanket Lineup

March 19, 2018 by MyVanCity

numpfer celebrates their fourth anniversary of keeping little ones stylish, comfortable and dry in the brand’s line of innovative multi-use bibs, blankets, crib sheets and bonnets with launch of new towel. What started at founder, Sarah Robbins, kitchen table has now grown into a staple brand carried by over sixty stores, a thriving online shop, and … Read more

WAFFLE HAAS: CAFE MEDINA TEAMS UP WITH RENOWNED CHOCOLATIER THOMAS HAAS, MEALSHARE TO MARK INTERNATIONAL WAFFLE DAY, MARCH 25

October 16, 2018March 18, 2018 by MyVanCity

Culinary Collaboration Brings Chocolatier’s ‘Haaselnut’ Spread to Medina’s Brunch Menu as a Limited-edition Topping for Restaurant’s Signature Liège-style Waffles Waffle lovers, rejoice: Café Medina owner Robbie Kane is joining forces with internationally acclaimed chocolatier Thomas Haas and non-profit charity Mealshare to add a delicious new twist to Café Medina’s brunch menu in honour of International Waffle Day, … Read more

Love, Hope & Autism

March 16, 2018 by MyVanCity

“Love, Hope & Autism” is a thought provoking documentary which chronicles the lives of the Fresco family for 21 years. Robert Fresco, a professional cameraman, began taking videos of his twin babies, Hallee and Fraser, from the time of their birth. When the children were three years old, Fraser began to exhibit unusual behavior and … Read more

CBC Docs POV Premieres Love, Hope & Autism: A Family’s Journey with Autism Spectrum Disorder Captured from 18 years of Home Footage

March 12, 2018 by MyVanCity

Documentary Confronts Major Hurdles for Families with Autistic Children Aging Out of Publicly-Funded System Based on a lifetime of home movie footage, the documentary Love, Hope & Autism takes the viewer on the Fresco family’s deeply personal journey of raising a son with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Premiering Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 9pm (9:30 … Read more

TASTE OF TRADITION: THOMAS HAAS EMBRACES EASTER WITH LATEST COLLECTION OF HANDCRAFTED CONFECTIONS

October 16, 2018March 11, 2018 by MyVanCity

Celebrated Chocolatier Springs Forth with Basket of Whimsical Signature Treats, Truffle Eggs, Cakes and Exclusive Prizes for Annual Charity Easter Egg Raffle on March 30 Easter offers another opportunity for fourth-generation chocolatier and pâtissier Thomas Haas to give back to the local community, while unveiling his latest lineup of decadent seasonal confections available exclusively at … Read more

BC Hospitality Foundation Names Sommelier Scholarship Recipients

October 16, 2018March 7, 2018 by MyVanCity

This year, the BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) is awarding 4 Sommelier Scholarships to students currently working in the hospitality and/or wine industry who are furthering their wine education. The scholarships, each worth $1,000, are sponsored by Okanagan Crush Pad and Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants. The BCHF is pleased to announce the following individuals have … Read more

BC Distilled’s fifth annual festival set to take place April 14

February 26, 2018 by MyVanCity

Early bird tickets now available for Canada’s premier artisanal distillery event With 40 distilleries from across British Columbia showcasing their best products, BC Distilled invites aficionados and newbies alike to explore the country’s biggest artisan and micro-distillery event on April 14. This year the festival features 12 new distilleries which have opened since last year’s … Read more

National Random Acts of Kindness Day

February 23, 2018February 23, 2018 by Valerie van der Gracht

Last Saturday was National Random Acts of Kindness Day and everyone was encouraged to participate. With special thanks to Ford Motor Company of Canada for providing me with a Ford Escape to assist me with my random acts of kindness. Random acts of kindness include complimenting people, smiling at strangers, leaving quarters at the laundromat, … Read more