It took marrying an American from the Midwest, who grew up near the Field of Dreams movie site no less, for me to truly start appreciating baseball. As newlyweds, we’d go to C’s games all the time for an affordable, and fun, afternoon out together at the ballpark. It was only a few years ago […]

The Vancouver Courier has released their annual Stars of Vancouver readers’ choice awards and I’m honoured to have been named #1 Best Local Blogger! “From bloggers to mascots, cocktails to coffee shops, think of this as a guide to Vancouver, created by those who live here.” I’m in great company, with a fantastic selection of […]

Vancouver Farmers Markets is kicking off the summer 2016 season starting May 5th. If you’re looking for a farmers market this season, there are plenty to visit throughout the week in your neighbourhood or a new-to-you pocket of the city, each with growers, producers, artisans, and locals bringing the very best from their farm to […]

As Mother’s Day (May 8, 2016) quickly approaches, you can now shop online at Best Buy for the mom in your life, giving her the perfect gift to match her style. Mother’s Day Gifts from Best Buy Gifts for the Active Mom Fitbit Alta Fitness Tracker ÖKO ODYSSEY 6-in-1 Filtration Water Bottle Everlast Training Gloves, […]

Got Craft? is celebrating its 10th year on May 7th and 8th, 2016 with their their 19th indie show at The Pipe Shop Building in North Vancouver. Got Craft? Spring Market Got Craft? brings together over 70 makers and indie craft designers showcasing organic bath and body products, accessories, home décor items, toys, greeting cards, […]

Celebrate the mothers in your life on Sunday, May 8th, 2016 by treating her to some of these events and activities around Metro Vancouver. Mother’s Day Events in Metro Vancouver Shopping Got Craft? The East Van Bazaar Kitsilano Farmers Market Walks & Tours Jane’s Walk New Westminster Mother’s Day Community BioBlitz Mother’s Day Community Bioblitz: […]

May Events in Metro Vancouver — Events and activities in and around the Metro Vancouver area taking place throughout the month of May 2016.

The BC Renaissance Festival presents “Pirate Haven” on May 7th & 8th, where the fairgrounds in Maple Ridge will turn into the year 1676 at Port Royal, Jamaica. BC Renaissance Festival Charity and her crew, now set in the 17th Century, have arrived in Port Royal with some… complications. While in port, they find themselves […]

One of the most hotly anticipated (and sold out) events in Western Canada, the Half Corked Marathon weaves racers along an 18km route through the beautiful vineyards of the Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country, sampling wines and fine food along the route. Bordered by mountain ranges, rivers, and lakes, the area is majestic by nature – […]

Some Assembly Theatre Company presents Missing from Me, a new play with the Roundhouse Youth Theatre Action Group Project that will be on stage at in Vancouver during BC Youth Week. Missing from Me: Nicholas Roe, Una Spasovski, Christopher Rahim, Parker Phelan Missing from Me Where: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews) […]