LunarFest Vancouver is a pretty spectacular time when the city’s array of twinkling lights is complimented each night by a dazzling display of lanterns. From February 7th until February 9th, enjoy LunarFest for free with the family in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery. Previous LunarFests. Photo credit: Susan Gittins on Flickr Previous LunarFests. Photo […]

Though it’s commonly known outside of the country as a beanie, wool hat or a knit-cap, it’s a toque to us and it’s playing an important role on Tuesday as it helps find long term solutions to end homelessness in Canada. Toque Tuesday Toque Tuesday is a part of a national campaign that has been […]

Bursting out of the fog that was January 2014, February 2014 is looking much brighter already. From Family Day to Olympic legacy events, Chinese New Year, Black History Month films at the VIFF Theatre, the Chutzpah! Festival, and your last chance to enjoy the Robson Square ice rink. A full list of February Events in […]

The Vancouver Chinatown Spring Festival is this weekend with the Chinese New Year Parade happening on Sunday, February 2, 2014. The parade starts at 11:00am and will set out on Pender from Carrall and looping up Gore, heading south on Gore, and turning right back down Keefer to Carrall (view map). Photo credit: Nattawot Juttiwattananon […]

Not only does Vanier Park offer one of the best views of downtown Vancouver and the local mountains, it’s also home to some incredibly valuable attractions and cultural institutions. This Saturday, February 1st you can explore the best of this Kitsilano corner during Winter Wander 2014. Winter Wander 2014 The six cultural institutions of Vanier […]

“Remember when the Olympics were here?” John and I ask each other this nostalgic question every now and then. It was an amazing time for us; covering the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, riding along with the torch relay, attending press conferences, ziplining over Robson Street, and cheering our hearts out for every Canadian athlete and […]

Join the CKNW Orphans’ Fund to celebrate Pink Shirt Day with a kick-off Pink Shirt Day Ladies Luncheon on Friday, February 21st from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Award Winning Blue Water Cafe in Yaletown. Presented by Coast Capital Savings, Pink Shirt Day in BC is Wednesday, February 26th, 2014. On that day […]

Everyone loves brunch! It follows a session of sleeping in, combines the best of breakfast and lunch, and can be accompanied by a bubbly beverage. For Dine Out Vancouver this year Richard Wolak of Vancouver Foodster and the West End BIA are hosting the West End Brunch Crawl to get you better acquainted with brunch […]

The Winter Farmers Market at Nat Bailey is hosting a food truck festival during this month’s Saturday markets so that the public can vote on which truck should join the regular line up this summer. For all of January, they are hosting twice as many food trucks as usual including: Blue Smoke BBQ Le Tigre […]

Nominations are now open for the 2014 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards in Vancouver. This is the 31st anniversary of the awards which celebrate women in various fields who have inspired, educated, and paved the way for future generations. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr Since 1984, the awards have paid tribute to 374 outstanding […]