It’s always exciting to attend Dinner by Design’s Cocktail Art evening to witness innovation at work – and imagine what the gorgeous tablescapes on display might look like at home. Featuring 18 designers this year, talented mixologists, and benefitting both the Visual Centre for Arts and Design and The New Leaf Project, Dinner by Design 2016 … Read more
Cancer Prevention at Integrative Led by Dr. Lawrence Chan and Dr. Alex Chan, this Vancouver event will focus on cancer prevention, as well as the integrative cancer philosophy of the Integrative Naturopathic Medical Centre’s cancer program. Expect Q & A, as well as a variety of locally prepared, healthy snacks from Earth’s Choice. Book your seat(s) … Read more
Led by Dr. Eric Posen from Integrative Naturopathic Medical Centre (one of the first and most successful multidisciplinary complementary health centres in Vancouver), this event is designed to educate attendees on the topic of cognitive decline, and how to prevent it. He will touch on Alzheimer’s and dementia prevention, as well as other cognitive issues. … Read more
Plant-Based Baby Nosh Book Signing If you have a new baby or know someone who does, this event is for you! Co-authors Jennifer Browne and Tanya R. Loewen will be signing copies of their recent book Baby Nosh: Plant-Based, Gluten-Free Goodness for Baby’s Food Sensitivities this month at Indigo in Vancouver. With over 100 … Read more
Surviving September: Back-to-School Health and Wellness September can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be! Learn how to make great food choices for you and your little ones, and mindfully prepare healthy school and work lunches with minimal stress at this relevant event, held at Integrative Naturopathic Medical Centre. Led by Integrative’s in-house registered … Read more
One of Vancouver’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, Main Street has more than its share of unique bars and restaurants – and talented bartenders. Five establishments recently competed in the very first Main Street Cup cocktail competition, and a great time was had by all. The challenge, sponsored by Mount Gay Rum and organized by Justin … Read more
Subsidized Naturopathic Healthcare: The Integrative Community Accessibility Program One of Vancouver’s most established and recognized integrated medical clinics has created a program offering low-cost naturopathic healthcare for residents of British Columbia who are covered by the Premium Assistance Medical Services Plan. Integrative Naturopathic Medical Centre quietly but officially launched the Integrative Community Accessibility Program (ICAP) … Read more
There something magical about the art and science of the cocktail. And when a dozen of the most talented and creative mixologists compete to put their own spin on the revered Whiskey Cobbler cocktail, it’s an event to remember. Presented by Droski/Turner and The Social Concierge in support of Variety – The Children’s Charity and hosted … Read more
The al fresco dinner party celebrates its fifth anniversary On Thursday, August 18 at 6pm, over 6,000 white-clad revellers will converge on a secret public space to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Le Dîner en Blanc Vancouver. Since the inaugural Le Dîner en Blanc Vancouver in 2012, over 10,000 people have enjoyed the beauty and … Read more
I was very excited to see my very first performance of Othello at Bard on the Beach this week. After all, Shakespeare’s classic story of the moody, manipulated Moor has all the ingredients we’ve come to expect – love, passion, revenge, murder, even witty repartee. But I didn’t expect to be blown away. And I … Read more