It’s a big day in the tech and business world as Microsoft consumers using Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Phone can upgrade to Windows 10, Microsoft’s newest operating system. Windows 10 is available as a free upgrade for the first year after launch and will continue to be supported for the lifetime of […]

Bring the family to learn about the value of farming food while being entertained with a lively story, done as only Mortal Coil does, with puppets, stilts, music and actors. The Faerie Play takes place on The Sharing Farm in Richmond, that grows food for the Food Bank, and is a unique, fun, and creative […]

Vancouver Farmers Markets is celebrating its 20th birthday this Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Main Street Station Market with an official “Vancouver Farmers Markets Day” proclamation from the City. This non-profit society organized the city’s first open air farmers market on July 29, 1995. Deputy Mayor Andrea Reimer will be on hand to present the […]

White Spot’s Celebrate BC summer menu features local ingredients, seasonal dishes, and BC wine features to round out your inspired dining experience. Pairing up wine makers, farmers, and growers, the menu truly does celebrate the best of BC. Celebrate BC Menu at White Spot Enjoy grilled, wild Johnstone Strait Salmon, Karen Gillis’ Red Rooster Pinot […]

The Honda Celebration of Light kicked off its 25th season last night with China up first in the world’s largest offshore fireworks competition. Vancouver PD estimates 250,000-260,000 people packed Vancouver beaches last night to take in the show that was preceded by an aerial display by stunt pilot “Super” Dave Mathieson. Team China Fireworks Photos […]

There was only 11mm of rain recorded in June where the monthly normal is 54mm here in Raincouver. We’ve had extreme drought conditions but this morning, waking up to the pitter patter of rain drops outside our windows, Vancouverites have been (mostly) rejoicing. Some felt like this: While others welcomed the soaking: #Vancouver this morning. […]

Do you love taking photos of your beautiful province for all the world to see? Then you might be interested in participating in a BC Day Instameet. On BC Day — Monday, August 3rd — Destination BC is teaming up with communities from Vancouver Island to the Rockies. You’re encouraged to meet up, take photos, […]

Free lunchtime concerts have returned to the CBC Plaza on Hamilton Street, between Georgia and Robson, in Downtown Vancouver. CBC Musical Nooners take place every weekday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm through to August 21st, offering up free entertainment for your lunch break. Photo credit: Headwater on Flickr Remaining July Shows Thursday, July 23, 2015: Black […]

The 27th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival is coming up August 13th-23rd at the Vancouver Playhouse, Cineplex Odeon International Village and SFU Woodwards. Celebrating the best in independent queer cinema, this is the largest queer arts event in Western Canada and the second-largest film festival in Vancouver. Vancouver Queer Film Festival Over 80 films will […]

I travel quite a bit and yet I haven’t encountered this decision before: What should I pack for a business conference during the day and a swamp tour by night? Next week I’m headed to New Orleans for the Sage Summit, featuring hundreds of sessions, 70 speakers, and endless networking opportunities along with some quintessential […]