Canada’s largest artisan distillery event, BC Distilled, expands its festival with tastings at Legacy Liquor and a Distillers Dinner at Forage this year. BC Distilled Where: Croatian Cultural Centre (3520 Commercial Drive, Vancouver) When: Saturday, April 8, 2017 Trade Tasting: 2:30pm to 4:30pm Public Tasting: 6:00pm to 9:00pm Tickets: Available online now BC Distilled 2017 […]

Runners, rev your engines. Whether you’re eager to burn off some extra calories or are training for the fast-approaching race season, add some variety to your routine by exploring new trails in Coquitlam. Mundy Park One Coquitlam Park You’ve Got to Visit This Month One must-see destination is Mundy Park, which is luring runners and […]

An escape to wilderness and panoramic views is so close to the city, and it’s even more accessible this Spring Break as the Sea to Sky Gondola offers up free admission for kids! Monday to Friday, March 13th to March 31st*, up to three children 12 and under accompanied by at least one adult, can […]

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 […]