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Christmas Queen 4 – Secret Santa Continues a Beloved (and Hilarous) Holiday Tradition

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  Forget the piped-in carols, Santa hats and Christmas decorations. For me, the holiday season doesn’t start until Her Royal Meanness, the blue-haired, buxom Christmas Queen makes her appearance on the Vancouver TheatreSports™ stage. For the past three years the Royal we all love to hate has done her best to ruin Christmas for everyone – and … Read more

Blue Grouse Estate Winery ends 2017 with a new look

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  The winery’s new website truly captures the Vancouver Island wine experience Over the past five years, a lot has changed at Blue Grouse Estate Winery, and they are celebrating these changes with a new web look. Since the Brunner family purchased one of Cowichan Valley’s oldest estate vineyards and winery in 2012, they have given the … Read more

YULETIDE GLOW AT BEAUCOUP BAKERY

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  ‘Tis the season for holiday pastries and special treats from Beaucoup Bakery & Café (2150 Fir Street), and this year, the team is launching several new creations that are sure to induce visions of sugar plums and jolly smiles. Starting November 28, 2017, customers can get into the festive spirit with Chef Betty Hung’s … Read more

Our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Forgotten Hill

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  Forgotten Hill wines are definitely on our “buy” list for the Holidays. We tasted these yummy wines in May of this year and we were very impressed. The first efforts of winemaker Benoit Gauthier for Forgotten Hill, but by no means is Gauthier a novice, His full time position is at Noble Ridge Vineyards … Read more

Homer St. Café announces new Takeover Series

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Yaletown favourite partners with distillers and brewers for monthly series of special offers and dinners Homer St. Café and Bar Beverage Director JS Dupuis is pleased to announce the launch of a new Takeover series at the popular Yaletown eatery. Each month will see a different distiller or brewer commandeer Homer Street Café’s bar and … Read more

Bright Nights Christmas Train on track with donation from local family

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The Bright Nights Christmas Train – a holiday tradition for many families in the Lower Mainland-is on track for its 20th season. It’s even more spectacular this year thanks to a $50,000 donation from the family of a local woman who was famous for her annual Christmas display. Beverley O’Toole was known for creating spectacular … Read more

Decadent Holiday Take-Home Treats from La Glace

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  La Glace Ice Cream Introduces Seasonal Flavours Worth Giving    La Glace brings delightful French elegance to holiday soirées and cozy winter nights with a festive line-up of seasonal ice creams, pastries, and confections. Classic Yuletide flavours add a dash of tradition and a pinch of whimsy to this holiday collection. Gingerbread cookies, peppermint meringues … Read more

Yaletown Kissmas Makes Holiday Shopping Magical

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  “Shop local” campaign features extended store hours,  mischievous mistletoe and more Holiday magic is in the air with festive trees twinkling, the aroma of hot spiced drinks wafting from cafés citywide, and picture-perfect gifts taking centre stage in shop windows. The countdown to Christmas is on, and shoppers will be relieved to learn they … Read more

Chez Christophe unveils 2017 Holiday Collection

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  SWEET WINTER DELIGHTS Chez Christophe unveils 2017 Holiday Collection   Delight your taste buds this winter season with the 2017 holiday collection from Burnaby Heights’ Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie (4717 Hastings Street). From inventive chocolate art sculptures inspired by Christmas classics, holiday-flavoured truffles and chocolate barks, to a new advent calendar and Bûche de Noël … Read more