BC’s largest Earth Day celebration, Party for the Planet, returns to the Surrey City Hall Plaza on April 23rd. This year’s festival headliner is 2016 JUNO nominee for Breakthrough Artist of the Year Scott Helman. Surrey Party for the Planet Scott Helman leads a lineup of free family entertainment that includes Vince Vaccaro, family entertainers […]

A combination of rising food costs and a flood bills can make managing budgets this time of year, for many, a little more difficult than usual. Maple Leaf Foods wants to alleviate some of the pressure Canadian families are experiencing. Through efforts that started on Family Day, Maple Leaf is giving 10,000 families across Canada […]

The City of Port Coquitlam is hosting the 6th annual Easter Carnival at Leigh Square Community Arts Village. Join in for an afternoon of family fun that includes egg dying, festive art creations, an Easter egg hunt, face painting, and carnival treats. Where: Leigh Square (2248 McAllister Ave, Port Coquitlam) When: Saturday, March 26, 2016 […]

A new season of market shopping is upon us and whether you’re looking for local produce, artisanal goodies, or hand-crafted gems, you’ll love browsing, and filling your baskets, at these upcoming events: Spring Markets in Vancouver Portobello West Where: Creekside Community Recreation Centre When: Saturday, March 19 & Sunday March 20, 2016 11:00am to 5:00pm […]

There’s plenty of family fun to be had this month, with spring break just around the corner coupled with two weekends of Easter egg hunts and activities, from Squamish to Fort Langley. Photo credit: jamieanne on Flickr Specific fees and ticket prices can be found by clicking the link in the title of each event […]

This post has been contributed by Greg Hart, Urban Wildlife Programs Coordinator with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). I have been following SPES since I moved into the West End a decade ago and I have been a member for three years. I wanted to offer the team an opportunity to share their news, […]

The fifth 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 St Patrick’s Day Parade has been CelticFest Vancouver’s most popular event for the last 12 years! Taking place in Downtown Vancouver on March 13th, the parade will feature marching pipe and drum bands, Celtic music groups, acrobats, drill teams, Irish and Scottish youth dance groups, and many others. Photo credit: janheuninck on Flickr Vancouver […]

On Thursday, March 10, 2016, Dining Out For Life returns for its 22nd year in support of individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses in BC. Dining Out for Life With over 100 participating restaurants, from Whistler to White Rock, Dining Out For Life is British Columbia’s largest hospitality fundraiser. A full […]

You are invited to share your Pink Shirt Promises to help end bullying by posting your positive message on the Post-it Pink wall in Centre Court at Guildford Town Centre in Surrey and at the Metropolis at Metrotown Grand Court in Burnaby. Pink Shirt Promises in Surrey Post your message on the Post-it Pink wall […]