The highly anticipated annual Spring Wine Release event, WINE FOR WAVES, by the Naramata Bench Wineries Association in partnership with the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program is Thursday, April 28. Set at the beautiful Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver from 7 to 9:30 pm, all proceeds to benefit Ocean Wise. Clearly, it’s a great time … Read more
If you’ve never heard of Winspiration Day, you’re not alone. Until this year, this international event has been celebrated all over the world; but never in Vancouver. 2016 is different! On May 7th, Vancouverites can celebrate this day of love, acceptance, strength, and dream-building at the Orpheum Annex at 823 Seymour Street from 3-5pm. So what … Read more
As residents of Vancouver become increasingly more health conscious and collectively inch closer to adopting new green initiatives and firm environmental standpoints, the demand for public education grows, too. One such area of interest, is dairy-free living. Dairy-Free Living Earthsave Canada has decided to step-up and meet public demand, offering a half day course that includes … Read more
I’ve always wanted to see Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly – that beautiful, classic tragedy about lust, love, loyalty, sacrifice and betrayal. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to attend Opening Night of Vancouver Opera’s latest production – and was moved to tears. And during a week-long celebration leading up to International Women’s Day … Read more
Ladurée, the celebrated French pâtisserie known for creating the world’s most delectable macarons, will open its first location in Canada on Vancouver’s Robson Street this spring. Vancouver’s Ladurée Boutique and Tea Salon will present a collection of delicious and beautifully boxed macarons, viennoiseries, teas, jams and a selection of perfumed candles and home fragrances. … Read more
The 24th annual Wellness Show is devoted to helping all of us achieve a balanced, holistic and healthy life. This year’s show, which ran from February 12-14, focused on Healthy Families, and featured a variety of stage workshops and hands-on fun for young and old alike. There was much to explore on the show floor. Aside from … Read more
The numbers are in. The first-ever Science of Cocktails event raised $185,000 to help support Science World’s highly-popular Class Field Trip Program. Thanks to the generosity of more than 1100 guests and dozens of organizations, hundreds of schools and thousands of kids will get to experience all that Science World has to offer … Read more
Take the wonder and fun that is Telus World of Science. Add to that a one-of-a-kind event that explores the art and science of mixology, and the result is Science of Cocktails this Thursday, February 4th from 8pm to midnight. This unique fundraising event is in support of Science World’s Class Field Trip Program, which … Read more
As another year begins its time to reflect on the past and decide what we want for our lives in 2016. One of my amazing clients Laurie sent me a note with her personal takeaways from our time together in 2015: I have 100% more self-confidence I love, believe and take care of myself I … Read more
VANCOUVER ON TRACK TO SET NEW TOURISM RECORD WITH MORE THAN 9 MILLION VISITORS IN 2015 It’s been another banner year for Vancouver’s tourism industry. Based on the latest visitor data, Tourism Vancouver projects 2015 year-end overnight visitation to exceed nine million people, a new best for Metro Vancouver’s tourism industry and the second consecutive … Read more