The Goh Ballet’s Nutcracker will be dazzling audiences of all ages in Vancouver this Christmas, set to Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score performed by members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. Photo courtesy of Goh Ballet. A Traditional Rendition of a Classical Masterpiece. Experience Clara’s dream come to life as she embarks on a magical journey through the […]

I am pleased to once again support and participate in CKNW Orphans’ Fund Pledge Day at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. I was first involved in 2011 after my company put together a new website for the CKNW Orphans’ Fund and last year I volunteered a few hours on the phone lines taking donations. I’ll be […]

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The Pan Pacific Vancouver Christmas Wish Breakfast is hosting its 26th annual donation drive on December 11th in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau.

Canada’s “Brewery of the Year” in 2010 and 2012 just happens to be Central City Brewers + Distillers, located in the heart of my hometown of Surrey, BC. The highly-praised craft brewery is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week with the grand opening of their brand new 65,000 square foot facility. Image provided by Central […]

One of the best things about living in the Greater Vancouver area is that it’s not hard to find a beautiful location for a quick day trip or weekend getaway. Setting out on Highway 1’s eastbound lanes you’ll find yourself in the lush Fraser Valley surrounded by meandering rivers and streams, scenic pastures, and wildlife […]

Langley Events Centre is hosting a Holiday Festival on Ice on December 6th with some of the world’s best figure skaters and Canadian jazz singer Holly Cole. This festive, musical celebration will take place the Langley Events Centre (7888 – 200th St) on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 7:00pm. Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster […]

For decades the North Shore mountains have been a playground for locals and visitors, especially during ski season. Grouse Mountain had one of the first double chairlifts in the world when it was constructed in 1949, Mount Seymour has been enjoyed since 1938, and Mount Strachan & Black Mountain make up the popular Cypress Mountain […]

The Vancouver tree lighting celebration presented by Amacon is coming up on Friday, December 6th with free evening of fun for the whole family. Photo credit: Clayton Perry Photoworks on Flickr Vancouver Tree Lighting Where: Jack Poole Plaza, Vancouver Convention Centre When: Friday, December 6, 2013 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm Admission: Free public event Join […]

I sunk into my own bed at around 7:15 this morning as the sun was beginning to brighten up the sky. I walked home from the Covenant House Sleep Out on West Pender at Hamilton because I somehow had the energy after only getting about 2.5 hours of sleep. Traffic lights changed for no one, […]