The Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society (“VIBC”) presents the largest Bhangra Festival in North America, City of Bhangra Festival, in Vancouver from June 11th to June 18th. This massive celebration will include 350+ performers at these events and more: Opening Party, Crash an Indian Wedding Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 9:00pm to 2:00am Club 560, […]

Vancouver Craft Beer Week, poised to be Canada’s largest craft beer festival, is on now featuring the finest ales, tastiest lagers, and great food until June 5th. Win Tickets to Vancouver Craft Beer Week I have two VIP passes to give away to the Friday, June 3rd night of the VCBW Festival at the PNE […]

Exile Bistro, in the heart of the West End just off Davie and Bute, is your local craft cocktail destination. Swing by to start your night in Downtown Vancouver or end your evening at the neighbourhood bistro. “Vanessa Bourget (previously a bartender at Nuba, Heirloom Vegetarian, The Waldorf Hotel and now owner of Exile Bistro) […]

There are a few things I miss when I’m on the road, outside of the country. Marine weather reports for the Strait of Georgia, hockey scores, and my morning walk to the local Tim Hortons with John on his way to work. We’re getting ready to drive across America to visit his family and before […]

Walking through the PNE Forum last year, John and I were in awe of call the cool gadgets, roaming exhibits, and fascinating creations that were a part of Vancouver Mini Maker Faire. Robots were rolling around, inventions and crafts were being shown off, and the soldering station was full of dads and daughters working together. […]

Sometimes I think about everything I need to juggle in life and I feel overwhelmed. However, I have to pause and consider that on top of all of that, I can’t even fathom also being responsible for four other little lives, like my sister. That’s when the image of a hero mom wearing a cape […]

The Belmont Bar is celebrating National Caesar Day on May 14th by hosting a craft “Beezer” competition. A beezer is a Caesar made with, you guessed it, beer instead of hard liquor. Participating in the Battle of the Beezer are Driftwood Brewing; Persephone Brewing; Phillips Brewing Co.; and Russell Brewing. Where: The Belmont Bar, 1006 […]

Britannia Mine Museum is taking part in BC Mining Week by hosting a Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 14th. This special event is focused on recognizing the contributions of modern mining to British Columbians. Family Fun Day at Britannia Mine Museum At Family Fun Day, visitors of all ages can enjoy various entertaining activities […]

Arts Umbrella has announced its 2016 Theatre and Music Expressions Festival, an annual showcase celebrating the boundless creativity of young talent in the organization’s pre-professional theatre program, running from May 11 to 22, 2016, at Waterfront Theatre. The Drowsy Chaperone. Image by Tim Matheson Expressions Festival With an expanded festival run of two weeks this […]

As Mother’s Day (May 8, 2016) quickly approaches, you can now shop online at Best Buy for the mom in your life, giving her the perfect gift to match her style. Mother’s Day Gifts from Best Buy Gifts for the Active Mom Fitbit Alta Fitness Tracker ÖKO ODYSSEY 6-in-1 Filtration Water Bottle Everlast Training Gloves, […]