The Spartan Race is returning to Vancouver this summer as a sprint, with thousands of participants conquering a muddy 5km trail with outrageous obstacles designed to test resilience, strength, stamina, and ability to laugh in the face of adversity. Challenge Your Valentine in the Spartan Race The race, happening on Saturday, June 4, 2016, is […]

5 Ways to Get Involved with Variety’s 50th Show of Hearts Telethon happening Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th, 2016

We spend early summer afternoons on a blanket, books in hand, looking up at the green woven canopy with the sweet fragrance of roses tickling our noses. Beach sunsets follow, with a thousand orange and pink hues sinking into the sea at the horizon. In the fall, we slip on our gumboots to splash through […]

Today is Safer Internet Day, an initiative focused on reducing cyberbullying and promoting responsible Internet use. Safer Internet Day When I was growing up, bullying involved punching, shoving, teasing, spreading bad rumours, keeping certain people out of a group, and getting certain people to “gang-up” on others. Now, with so many more ways to communicate […]

A weekend getaway with spa, dinner, dancing, hot springs swimming is just 90 minutes away at Harrison Hot Springs Resort. In the heart of the Fraser Valley, on the edge of Harrison Lake, and close to Sasquatch Provincial Park, farm gate shopping, and hearty dining, Harrison Hot Springs Resort offers a variety of packages, whether […]

My love affair with Vancouver began at an early age, and it took a summer to convince the man I love that it was also worthy of his affections — and worthy of a move from the Midwest to the West Coast. We spent a summer at the beach, frolicking along the sand, following forest […]

Salt Tasting Room is launching the Italian Gas Station Experiment, but the concept of “drive through” and “greasy spoon” will be the last thing on your mind, and your palette. The food that Italian motorists refuel with is anything but boring, and Gastown’s premier destination for wine and cheese is traveling to Italy to share […]

I finished my workday yesterday by doing a quick search online for commentary about the play I was about to see at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (2750 Granville St). The most intriguing post was from cast member Scott Bellis: It’s opening night for #PrideAndPrejudice @theArtsClub. It’s a beautiful adaptation and we have a great […]

The JFL NorthWest Comedy Fest is bringing some of comedy’s top talent to Vancouver this month including the incomparable Wanda Sykes. Wanda Sykes in Vancouver Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver BC When: Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Doors 6:00pm Show 7:00pm. Tickets: On sale now Wanda Sykes has been called “one of the funniest stand-up comics” […]

Have you ever tried to get your partner out to yoga with you? Or, are you and your partner both avid yogis? In either case, it just might be time to try Contact Partner Yoga at YYoga. Yoga Date Night After 7 years of sold out Yoga Date Night workshops, join Chris Brandt for what […]