The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards were held in Vancouver last night, hosted by the YWCA of Metro Vancouver at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. Over 1,300 guests, dignitaries, and nominees were in attendance to celebrate over 80 women who were nominated for awards this year. “To strong women:May we know them, may we raise […]

The flagship store of Canada’s largest sporting goods retailer, Sport Chek, has touched down in Vancouver on the corner of Robson Street and Howe. This 53,000 square foot sports destination provides three floors of innovative retail space in the heart of downtown. Sport Chek on Robson Street Features of the new store include: Motion activated […]

A street festival in the heart of Vancouver’s Little Italy with a theme of “Let’s Eat!” what more could you ask for? On Sunday, June 12th, enjoy Italian Day on the Drive, a free celebration of Italian culture and the contributions made to Vancouver by Italian immigrants and their children. As a sponsor of Italian […]

Join a free celebration of your community at Surrey Doors Open! This is the 5th annual, self-guided tour that takes you to unique places and spaces found throughout Cloverdale, Grandview Heights, Newton and City Centre. Surrey Doors Open On Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 10:00am to 3:00pm, discover activities for all ages, scout out local […]

FVDED in the Park is returning to Holland Park in Surrey July 2nd and 3rd, with an all-star electronic lineup including headliners Jack Ü (Skrillex and Diplo), Zedd, and many more. I spoke to Blueprint Events founder Alvaro Prol about how he programmed this festival alongside Live Nation’s Erik Hoffman. How FVDED Came to Surrey […]

Carnaval de Sol is the biggest Latin festival in the Pacific Northwest. Spanning two days, it will be filled with live music, art, dance, sports, and poetry in celebration of Latin American Culture, bringing together more than 350 artists from different Latin American countries during Latin American Week in Vancouver.

Get re-acquainted with your city or explore it for the first time with these walking tours that are being offered by various groups, businesses and organizations. The best way to experience a city is on foot and these guided walks, with a variety of themes, will get you out and about, entertain, and educate — […]

A taco is the best summer snack. It’s a hand-held pocket of bright, tongue-tingling flavours served up with fresh, local ingredients that you can take on the go — as long as you have enough napkins handy to soak up whatever juicy, saucy goodness your taco purveyor has served up. John and I area always […]

Begin the first weekend of summer with the 3rd Annual Sea to Sky Gondola Summer Solstice Celebration on Saturday, June 18th. From sunset yoga in the mountains to listening to live music on the scenic deck, there’s a little something for everyone including a full solstice experience with a natural vibe. Sea to Sky Gondola […]

Prince George has this funny way of surprising you. The city known for fur trading, railways and sawmills has reinvented itself as a vibrant centre of commerce, shopping and festival spirit. What has never changed though is it’s stellar setting. It is still the gateway to wilderness adventure. FestivalSeekers sent a crew of writers — […]