Join the 4th annual Campbell Valley Wine Run, winding through scenic South Langley and visiting four local farms and wineries along the way. Photo credit: BillXu Photos on Flickr What: Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 9:00am Where: Start/Finish at High Point Equestrian Center (658-200 St Langley) Registration: Register online or in person at one of […]

Co.ERASGA proudly present the world premiere of Collected Traces and Still Here at the Scotiabank Dance Centre in September. Entering its 16th season of contemporary dance in Vancouver, Co.ERASGA presents the company’s newest ensemble creation choreographed by critically acclaimed Vancouver choreographer, Alvin Erasga Tolentino. Photo credit: Yvonne Chew Where: Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie St) […]

CiTR 101.9FM and Music Waste are teaming up for their annual summer wrap-up, Victory Square Block Party (“VSBP”) on September 4th. This free community music festival in the DTES is celebrating its 12th anniversary by highlighting emerging artists, local vendors, and independent media. Victory Square Block Party Where: Victory Square (Cambie @ West Hastings, Vancouver) […]

The Vancouver Airport Authority in partnership with the Vancouver Aquarium will be holding the annual Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup at Iona Beach on Sunday, September 18th. Last year the volunteer-driven event had over 300 people show up to help remove over 700kg of waste from the shorelines! Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup at Iona Beach Where: […]

Bowen Island is Vancouver’s Original Summer Getaway, being home to picnics, camping, hikes, paddles, and recreation for the better part of the last century. Earlier this summer, John and I got to experience a quick escape to Bowen, packing two days full of adventures by sea and land. 5 Things to do on Bowen Island […]

Get ready to kick off your shoes, roll up your pants and crush some grapes! The annual Township 7 Grape Stomp fully sold out the first date so they are adding a second by popular demand. Put a team together and battle in the barrel to see who can stomp the best (or rock the […]

The SociaLIGHT Conference returns to Vancouver for the third year this October, presenting the only Canadian entrepreneurship conference focusing in the triple bottom line (planet, people, profit). If you have an entrepreneurial dream, idea, or passion for making a global impact, you’ll be inspired by two days of talks and networking at SociaLIGHT. SociaLIGHT Conference […]

Easter Seals BC is inviting thrill-seekers from across the Lower Mainland to take part in their annual Drop Zone event, where you can rappel down a 20-storey downtown Vancouver office building! This adrenaline-inducing fundraiser takes place on September 13th in Downtown Vancouver, and raises funds and funds and awareness for the BC Lions Society for […]

Kicking off a new small business series, I have interviewed Fraser Valley photographer and writer, Leanne Campbell about her Fraser Valley-based business. Girly Brilliance, Leanne Campbell Business: Girly Brilliance original photo greeting cards Social Media: Instagram, Facebook One of Leanne’s cards for saleat House of James in Abbotsford Leanne Campbell got online in the early […]

The Richmond World Festival is coming up September 3rd with reigning Juno Group of the Year Award winners and international YouTube sensations Walk Off The Earth headlining the free event. Richmond World Festival Where: Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 11:00am to 10:00pm When: Minoru Park, Richmond Admission: Free event, presented by Coast Capital Savings. “The […]