Victoria Australia | Home of Diversity | Masterclass
Earlier this week I was fortunate to attend the first-ever Canadian seminar and trade tasting of wines from Victoria, Australia. All of these wines were new to me and I was really looking forward to the experience. Wine Victoria brought its leading wineries to Canada, offering an exclusive look at one of the world’s most…
WINE & DINE
From the Cellar with Sam_WineTeacher
In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time. I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines…
FROM OYSTERS TO ORCAS RETURNS FOR ITS 9TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
FROM OYSTERS TO ORCAS RETURNS FOR ITS 9TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER IN SUPPORT OF GEORGIA STRAIT ALLIANCE An Evening of Tide-to-Table Seafood, Live Music and Community in Celebration of a Thriving Salish Sea Michelin-recommended Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market will once again join forces with Georgia Strait Alliance (GSA) to host the ninth annual ‘From Oysters…
TRAVEL/LEISURE
Craft tourism is rising: Vilnius hosts Europe’s largest artisan fair
As Craft Tourism Aims to Shape 2026 Travel Trends, Vilnius Hosts Europe’s Largest Artisan Fair With craft tourism emerging as one of 2026’s defining travel trends, Vilnius invites visitors to Europe’s largest celebration of craftsmanship – a five-kilometer open-air marketplace where 1,200 artisans keep traditions alive. Kaziukas Fair (March 6–8, 2026) is one of the…
EVENTS
Firehall Arts Centre Presents World Premiere of “Canadian Psycho” (March 31-April 12)
Firehall Arts Centre Presents A Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre and ITSAZOO Productions World Premiere Canadian Psycho Written and Performed by Marlene Ginader Directed by Jenna Rodgers March 31 – April 12, 2026 | Firehall Arts Centre| 280 E. Cordova Street Opening Night: Wednesday, April 1st at 7:30pm Preview Performance: Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30pm Performance…
DRINKS
Valentine’s Day Sipping Reimagined
Valentine’s Day Sipping Reimagined: Celebrating with the world’s finest sparkling tea With Valentine’s Day just around the corner and more Canadian consumers looking for elevated non-alcoholic alternatives, celebrations today are being redefined by a desire for quality and intentionality. For those seeking thoughtful alternatives to alcohol to reach for at every occasion, enter the world’s…
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