France: Terroir & Trends
France: Terroir & Trends Our contributor, Kim Mead @agalandaglass gifted me with a ticket to the seminar France: Terroir & Trands held during the Vancouver International Wine Festival. The panelists: Mariélène Auclair, Key Account Manager Montreal, Quebec, Canada Charles Bouthillier, Consultant – Senior Executive – Board Member Pincourt, Quebec, Canada Romain Chevrolat, Œnologue – Responsable…
WINE & DINE
More than one year later: Ban on California Wines
MORE THAN ONE YEAR LATER: BAN ON CALIFORNIA WINES HURTING BRITISH COLUMBIANS March 10, 2026 represented a full year the ban on the importation of California wines has been in place In British Columbia the result of the province’s response to US tariffs on BC forest, aluminum, and other exports. The tariff response is being felt…
Under the Cherry Blossoms – Sakura Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
During my university days in Japan, cherry blossom season was something we felt as much as we saw. Beneath canopies of sakura in full bloom, friends gathered with picnic blankets and baskets celebrating the arrival of spring. There was always a quiet sense of anticipation in the air, of new beginnings just around the corner….
TRAVEL/LEISURE
Lufthansa’s New Premium On-Board Experience
Lufthansa’s New Premium On-Board Experience: FOX Launches in First Class Successful launch of FOX on March 29 in First Class On long-haul routes, First Class guests now enjoy fine dining by a star chef, new champagne, and premium skincare Starting in May, guests to experience FOX in Business, Premium Economy, and Economy Class Lufthansa’s new premium onboard…
EVENTS
Ships to Shore: Kaiwo Maru returns
Ships to Shore: Kaiwo Maru returns after nine years to celebrate Richmond’s unique coastal history The two-day festival welcomes one of the world’s largest tall ships to historic Steveston The City of Richmond is proud to present Ships to Shore: Kaiwo Maru at Garry Point Park in historic Steveston Village, May 2–3, 2026 from 10am–5pm….
DRINKS
Big Rock Brewery Inc
BIG ROCK BREWERY INC. ANNOUNCES FISCAL 2025 RESULTS WITH A $5.8 MILLION INCREASE IN ADJUSTED EBITDA Increase in fourth quarter sales volumes of 11% and trailing twelve-month sales volume growth of 35% Financial Summary For the three months ended December 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended December 30, 2024, the Corporation reported: total…
[instagram-feed feed=2]
