Thanks to the City of Vancouver Archives and Chuck Davis’ History of Metropolitan Vancouver, here’s a glimpse at what happened this month in Vancouver history: February in Vancouver History February 3, 1929: Frozen fountain in Stanley Park. Archives# CVA 1477-613. February 4, 1882 People came from far and wide to see the glow of the […]

The Wellness Show returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre this year offering three full days of information and exhibits focusing on everything from massage and martial arts to fitness and cheese seminars. 12:00pm to 7:00pm on Friday, February 13, 2015 10:00am to 7:00pm on Saturday, February 14, 2015 10:00am to 6:00pm on Sunday, February 15, […]

I think that every British Columbian should have two things on their experience bucket list: The first is to witness and capture a Tigh-Na-Mara sunrise and the second is to attend a wine and culinary festival on Vancouver Island. Luckily you can accomplish both if you head over to the 7th Annual Parksville Uncorked this […]

Vancouver-based Cobra Ramone, a blues and rock vixen who raised over $17,000 through an Indiegogo campaign, is releasing her album Bang Bang on Friday, February 13th ahead of a Western Canadian tour. New Jersey-born, Vancouver-based Cobra Ramone is a rock ‘n’ roll vixen jacked up on a blend of grit, gunpowder and Jack Daniels. An […]

The 49th annual Variety Show of Hearts Telethon takes place on Valentine’s weekend, airing on Global BC February 14th and 15th, and there’s a lot in store for BC viewers and supporters this year. Variety Show of Hearts Telethon Beginning at 6:00pm on Saturday, and winding up at 5:00pm Sunday evening, the two-day show features […]

In honour of BC Family Day, which is coming up on Monday, February 9th, Nurse Next Door invites you to enter a contest that celebrates the spirit of togetherness. The winner receives a Day Package of Nurse Next Door home care services for a senior member of their family. Nurse Next Door Two Vancouverites, who […]

Miss604 is pleased to announce a new promotional partnership with the Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards (the “Jessies”). On the first Thursday of every month, I will feature a list of productions that are registered for the Jessie Awards, including their dates, locations, and more. The goal of this partnership is to promote eligible shows and […]

Hailed by the New York Times as “one of America’s most beloved dance companies,” Miami City Ballet will be in Vancouver for four performances this month. Ballet BC Presents Miami City Ballet Presented by Ballet BC, Miami City Ballet will perform a triple bill of acclaimed George Balanchine works: Serenade, Symphony in Three Movements, and […]

The Terminal City Rollergirls are preparing for their 9th season of roller derby with a series of scrimmages at Central City Arena in Surrey. Photo credit: Bob Ayers on Flickr Doors open at 10:30pm and first whistle is at 10:45pm on the following Saturdays: February 7th – The Bad Repuations vs Public Frenemy February 21st […]

Vanier Park hosts the fourth annual Winter Wander on Saturday, February 7, 2015 as six cultural institutions open their doors for a self-guided family-friendly tour for visitors and locals alike. Winter Wander at Vanier Park Presented by Port Metro Vancouver, the Vancouver Maritime Museum, Museum of Vancouver, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Bard on the Beach […]