Red or white wine? Enjoy your favourite while supporting Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland this month! GrapeJuice Wine Auction for Big Sisters Are you ready to wine down after a busy week? Join Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland on April 26th as they celebrate the power of mentorship at their GrapeJuice event. This […]

It’s that time of year! Tulips and daffodils, chocolates and hot cross buns, and a lot of family fun at community events. There’s a big list of activities around the region this long weekend but I’ve picked out 10 Easter Egg Hunts in Metro Vancouver to give you a head start on planning: 1. Easter […]

Jeans Day, a fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation (“BCCHF”) is taking place on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Individuals, families, corporations, and schools across BC and the Yukon are encouraged to wear denim from head to toe, or their best “Canadian Tuxedo”, along with a fundraising button or pin. Jeans Day 2017 Child champion Faris, […]

Dress for Success Vancouver (“DFSV”) has opened ticket sales for their highly anticipated annual fundraiser IMPACT 360. This year’s theme is Opening Doors, showcasing the transition Dress for Success facilitates for women in the Lower Mainland. The event raises funds for DFSV’s Sponsor a Woman and Professional Women’s Group programs. Dress for Success IMPACT 360 […]

This post has been contributed by the Stanley Park Ecology Society, and edited by Edited by Kathleen Stormont, SPES Communications Specialist. The Biggest Trees in Stanley Park Many of our province’s biggest trees are found right in Stanley Park, just a walk from downtown Vancouver! 150 years ago the Lower Mainland would have been covered […]

Located on the edge of nature, it’s no surprise that Coquitlam is prime for mountain biking. Burke Mountain and Eagle Mountain are on our doorstep, offering a variety of trails and a West Coast style of riding: think tree roots, rocks and hand-built wooden features. 5 Reasons to Try Biking in Coquitlam Whether you’re an […]

BC’s largest Earth Day celebration, Party for the Planet, returns to the Surrey City Hall Plaza on April 22nd. This year’s festival headliner is JUNO nominated artist Shawn Hook. Surrey Party for the Planet Where: The Plaza at City Hall (13450 104th Avenue, Surrey) Admission This is a free event. No tickets are required! When: […]

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The 6th Annual CAN Family Festival at Jack Poole Plaza is coming up on April 9th. The day’s festivities will kick off with a fundraising walk and the lighting of the cauldron to commemorate April as Autism Awareness Month. CAN Family Festival Where: Jack Poole Plaza, Downtown Vancouver When: Sunday, April 9, 2017 10:30am to […]

On Thursday, March 30, 2017, Dining Out For Life returns for its 23rd year in support of people living with HIV/AIDS in our community. Dining Out for Life From Whistler to White Rock and across the Lower Mainland, DOFL’s restaurant partners will contribute 25% of their food sales to A Loving Spoonful. Over 50 restaurants […]