National Cupcake Day is coming on February 25th and to make the occasion that much sweeter, it’s actually all for a great cause. If you’re a cupcake baker with a big heart you can sign up to host an online bakery page where cupcakes orders can be tracked and your can organize your own National […]

Over the years I have profiled bloggers from the Northwest Territories to the Fraser Valley, anyone that interests me and that I hope will interest you as well. A few years ago I started asking a standard set of questions and I’ve sent these out to a few local bloggers for this week’s series. Click, […]

Sun Life Financial is giving lucky fans the chance to skate with the Canucks at Rogers Arena on Monday, February 11, 2013 (which is also BC’s first Family Day holiday) and the Canucks are currently hosting a contest so that you can win your way in and participate in this unique on-ice experience. The Canucks’ […]

The Vancouver Heritage Foundation is celebrating Heritage Week in BC (February 18th to 24th) by hosting a series of events that shine a spotlight on our local history. Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Chinatown: Why is it a National Historic Site? Historian John Atkin and Planner Jeannette Hlavach lead this lecture about Chinatown and the process […]

When the crowds leave and the doors are shut, the Vancouver Aquarium teems with nightlife in the habitats. You can catch a glimpse of the nocturnal side of the sea at the aquarium’s After Hours event this month: Whipray. Photo credit: Vancouver Aquarium After Hours gives our grown-up guests a chance to enjoy the peace […]

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver has launched their “Not Just for the Boys” campaign this month to highlight volunteer opportunities for women. They’re specifically looking for 28 women for the In-School Mentoring Program: You’re a working woman with a busy schedule and you’re trying to juggle a million things at once. But you want to […]

The Vancouver Icons series focuses on statues, bridges, sculptures, buildings, and other public landmarks that are frequently photographed and shared online. Founded in 1880, Chinatown is one of Vancouver’s most distinct neighbourhoods and is perfect for this showcase. It’s full of culture, unique architecture, character, and it’s also a National Historic Site of Canada. What […]

The 21st annual Vancouver Wellness Show is bringing workshops, demos, healthy activities and products together under one roof at the Vancouver Convention Centre East from Friday, February 15th to Sunday, February 17th. Stop by the Kids Activity Zone or Pet Wellness exhibits, attend Tea Talk and Tastings, and sit in on the Dairy Farmers Cheese […]

The Vancouver Comedy and Arts Fest will be bringing a splash of laughter to town this week with international and local performances. Running February 7th to February 17th, here’s just a taste of what’s in store: Opening Gala with Martin Short Martin Short will host the festival’s opening gala on Friday, February 8, 2013 at […]

The Great Digital Film Festival is coming to a Cineplex theatre near you this month as they return cult classics and beloved favourites to the big screen. For the next week only the Scotiabank Theatre downtown and the Colossus Theatre in Langley will be playing the following: Sunday February 3rd Gremlins 12:00pm An American Werewolf […]