Taste of Spring with Hester Creek Wines
In the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love What’s missing here is that in actual fact man’s and woman’s thoughts turn to thoughts of spring wine releases. Like these gorgeous offerings from Hester Creek Estate Winery. These wines are meant to be enjoyed now, whether you are sipping them on…
WINE & DINE
3 of 161 New Zealand Sommelier Scholarship: Applications Now Open (Canada)
New Zealand Wine Sommelier Scholarship Applications Are Now Open! The New Zealand Wine Sommelier Scholarship applications are now open for Canada, with a refreshed selection process designed to both educate and identify the top candidate. This year, the goal remains to select one Canadian sommelier to attend the Sommit in New Zealand in February 2027….
What’s Happening in Vancouver for Mother’s Day 2026
“A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.”¹ There are 24 hours in a day and for Mother’s Day MyVanCity.ca has you covered. Count ’em twenty-four ways to treat mom. Whether you’re looking for casual or more formal there is something here for most…
TRAVEL/LEISURE
A Strong Start to 2026 for Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa
Summerland Waterfront Resort Sees Strong Start to 2026 Earns Provincial Housekeeping Recognition Momentum is building for the 2026 tourism season in the South Okanagan, with Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa reporting a strong first quarter and rising bookings heading into spring and summer. Pictured: Sips and Snacks at SWR | Credit:…
EVENTS
The 16th Verses Festival of Words speaks Truth to Power through Poetry
Canada’s largest spoken word festival centers community action and resiliency Vancouver Poetry House presents the 16th annual Verses Festival of Words from April 27–May 2, 2026, at Chill X Studio. The festival theme is “Intimate Dialogues,” a rumination on the smaller forms of communication that counter mass disinformation through intentional community-building and learning. The 2026 program features showcases of innovative…
DRINKS
Vancouver’s Prophecy Named #32 by North America’s 50 Best Bars
Vancouver’s Prophecy Named #32 by North America’s 50 Best Bars 50 Best returned to Vancouver this week to announce its exclusive list of North America’s Best Bars for 2026, with Vancouver’s very own Prophecy ranking number 32. Following an incredibly successful second year in business, Prophecy climbed from #53 in 2025 to lock in the…
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