Essential for afternoons at Third Beach, or breaks from volleyball on the sand in Kitsilano, Gallant & Jones has released the Vancouver Beach Chair for the season, a collaboration with local talented textiles designers KT&Paul. The Vancouver Beach Chair is all handmade with a solid frame and fabric back, designed and hand printed in Vancouver. […]

The nominees for the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards have been announced, with a near record-setting number of remarkable women recognized for their contributions to their workplace, industry, and community. YWCA Women of Distinction Awards Nominees Congratulations to all of the nominees in the following categories: Business & the Professions Kathy Butler Wendy Chu Lawrie […]

Your spring cleaning efforts this season can help benefit Canuck Place Children’s Hospice as they host a clothing and textiles drive this week in Abbotsford and Vancouver. Stop by the Canuck Place Clothing Drive at these locations: Canuck Place Abbotsford 32772 Marshall Road Monday, March 9th to Friday, March 13th From 9:00am to 5:00pm all […]

The fourth 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 […]

Sumac Ridge is kicking off a yearlong do-good campaign and they invited me to help them Pay it Forward this month. The Summerland, BC winery offered up $500 so that I could help out a local charity, and after touring the Dress for Success Vancouver offices last fall, they immediately came to mind. Dress for […]

The bar and nightclub industry will join together to support music therapy efforts in Canada during the 4th annual A Night Out for Music Heals, happening in over a dozen cities across Canada on March 7th. When you head out to one of over 40 participating venues, $1 from your cover will go directly to […]

It’s time to sign up with your team for the Scotiabank Bowl for Big Brothers Classic, the largest fundraising event of its kind in North America! Taking over bowling centres across the Lower Mainland this April, there are over 30 events to choose from and you’ll join over 2,000 participants on 200 teams to support […]

This spring you can make a big difference in someone’s life! Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is currently looking for volunteer mentors ages 19-25 for its Go Girls! Group Mentoring Program, taking place in Vancouver, Burnaby and Coquitlam Schools. If you enjoy working with young people and would you like to help young girls […]

The 49th annual broadcast of Variety’s Show of Hearts Telethon is happening this weekend and we invite you to tune in to Global, join in the fun online, and donate to help children in BC who have special needs. New This Year Social Lounge: For the very first time, I’m sponsoring the “Show of Hearts […]

The 49th annual Variety Show of Hearts Telethon takes place on Valentine’s weekend, airing on Global BC February 14th and 15th, and there’s a lot in store for BC viewers and supporters this year. Variety Show of Hearts Telethon Beginning at 6:00pm on Saturday, and winding up at 5:00pm Sunday evening, the two-day show features […]