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Loutet Park to Host First North Shore Urban Farm

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

A groundbreaking ceremony will take place at the first urban farm on the North Shore this weekend at Loutet Park. On February 26th from 3:30pm until 4:30pm public are welcome to attend the event that will launch the edible garden project in North Vancouver. Photo credit: Downing Street on Flickr The farm will produce vegetables […]

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Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet

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The following photo essay was experienced and contributed by John Biehler exclusively for Miss604.com After driving for a number of hours from Courtenay, our tour pulled up to the beautiful Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet. I didn’t quite know what to expect before arriving but when we did, we were all awestruck by the […]

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Old House Restaurant in Courtenay

by John Biehler

The following photo essay was experienced and contributed by John Biehler exclusively for Miss604.com After a day of travelling around the Comox Valley, we headed to the Old House Restaurant, which is the namesake of the hotel & spa we were staying at. Built in 1938 by the Kirk Family, who lived in the house […]

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Mount Washington Snowshoe & Fondue Dinner Tour

by John Biehler

The following photo essay was experienced and contributed by John Biehler exclusively for Miss604.com Recently, I had the chance to once again fill in for Rebecca who couldn’t be in two places at once and once again I think I got the better part of the deal as she was getting her shots and dealing […]

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Vancouver’s Chili Challenge

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

For the third year in a row, the Food Network has partnered up with local chef and program host Anthony Sedlak to present the ZANTAC® Chili Challenge. Over the last few months recipes have been submitted and today, the top three finalists will cook up their chilis for a panel of judges (including myself) at […]

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Secret Supper Soiree

Comments 10 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Last night I hopped on a Vancouver Trolley and I had no idea where I was going. As a guest of the Secret Supper Soirée, all I knew is that the trolley would take us to three locations (that were not restaurants) where we would enjoy four wine pairings and six dinner courses. As it […]

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Favourite Vancouver Food Experiences of 2010

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

It was a big year in the Vancouver foodie scene with the introduction of street food vendors, Fair Trade Town status, and even the city’s first cupcake competition. In 2010 I was fortunate to dine at many of the region’s finest establishments, judge a cocktail competition or three, and recap experiences from across the province. […]

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White Spot Christmas Lunch for Charity

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

For more than a decade White Spot employees at the Richmond Centre and Kingsway locations have given up their Christmas mornings and afternoons to remain open and dedicate their workday to two great causes. Photo credit: Derek K Miller on Flickr Locations: White Spot Richmond Centre – Unit 1902 – 6551 No. 3 Road, Richmond, […]

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The Apron at The Westin Wall Centre Richmond

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Earlier this month John and I met Executive Chef Hamid Salimian behind the scenes at the Westin Whistler. He recently invited us to check out his restaurant, The Apron, located in the Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport in Richmond (just off Sea Island Way). I didn’t know what to expect (or how to get there) […]

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