There aren’t many instances when a high school teenager will attempt to look like an elementary student, but a serving of fries, a Triple O sauce–adorned hamburger, a treat, and a gold coin served up in a paper boat can be strong motivational factors. I was about 16 years old when my friends and I […]

Today, on International Women’s Day, YWCA Metro Vancouver has announced 85 outstanding nominees for the 34th Annual Women of Distinction Awards. YWCA Women of Distinction Awards 2017 Nominees This year’s nominees for the Women of Distinction Awards are:

The sixth Macaron Day in Vancouver is coming up on March 20th, joining bakeries, cafes and bistros around the world to support local causes, one sweet treat at a time. Macaron Day Macaron Day was founded in France (le jour du macaron) by Pierre Hermé years ago. It’s a day to celebrate the colours of […]

The ACT Arts Centre and The Ridge Film Studios, with the support of The City of Maple Ridge, presents the inaugural Maple Ridge Festival of BC Film. This three day event celebrates film created in British Columbia. Maple Ridge Festival of BC Film When: Friday, March 17 to Sunday, March 19, 2017 Where: The ACT […]

This winter I partnered with SnowSeekers, with whom I have done a few fun assignments, to share their #SkiNorthBC stories from destinations in Northern BC. The team visited Powder King, Terrace, Smithers, Quesnel, Troll Ski Resort, spent 72 Hours in Smithers and explored Hudson Bay Mountain. The seventh story is from SnowSeekers #SkiNorthBC expedition member […]

The 2017 Vans Hi-Standard Snow Series, an international all-ages contest inviting snowboarders to showcase true style and expression in an exciting open-jam format, is coming to Mt. Seymour on March 11th. Vans Hi-Standard Snow Series World Tour at Mt Seymour The Vans Hi-Standard global series will be touring across the US, Canada, Switzerland, Korea, and […]

One of Vancouver’s many virtues is that while it’s a gorgeous city in its own right, it’s also so close to many experiences and getaway destinations. I had the opportunity to plot and plan my own staycation recently, driving out to Cultus Lake to hang out with friends for the weekend. The catch? I was […]

History was made in Vancouver last night as Whitecaps FC defeated New York Red Bulls to move onto the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals. The first leg of the two-match aggregate semifinal series will kick off at 7:00pm on Tuesday, March 14th at the 41,615-seat Estadio Universitario in San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo Léon, Mexico. […]

The 28th annual Festival du Bois returns to Mackin Park this weekend. This festival features some of the best music around from Quebec and from other parts of the world, big heated tents, thousands of happy festival-goers, great traditional food, and family-focused entertainment. Festival du Bois Rooted in the French-Canadian community and heritage of the […]

We have an election coming up in our province this year, where you can vote and make your voice heard! All eligible British Columbians can get out to vote in the next provincial general election which is scheduled for May 9, 2017. Make sure you’re registered and that your information is correct now so that […]