TOMS, the canvas shoe company famous for its One for One® giving model, has launched a collection for men, women, kids, and your home at Target Canada stores. While supplies last, your purchase of a poncho, throw blanket, denim shirt, toque, tee, or hoodie from the TOMS for Target line contributes a week’s work of […]

The 6th Refresh Market is popping up in Squamish next weekend with over 70 local designers, artists, and indie shops from all corners of the “604” — from Pemberton to Metro Vancouver. What: Refresh Market When: Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 10:00am to 5:00pm Where: West Coast Railway Heritage Park (39645 Government Rd, Squamish) Tickets: […]

SPUD, your local online grocery and organic produce delivery service, is expanding delivery options for its customers in Vancouver, offering a new Express service. New SPUD Express service means Metro Vancouver shoppers can choose their own delivery day, increasing options for those seeking a convenient way to have local, certified organic and natural grocery products […]

This summer Oakridge Centre launched The Occasion, an online resource which is the good guest’s guide to attending any event in style. The fall edition of The Occasion was recently published featuring tips for attending business events. Tips for The Business Lunch include “The Invite”: While lunch with a potential client or business partner is […]

We Heart Local is the best way to find local food, making it easy for consumers who are looking for local options, and the program is currently hosting its second annual We Heart Local Awards. We Heart Local Awards 2014 Anyone living in BC can nominate and vote for their favourite grower, producer, or business […]

If you have noticed a winter wonderland at Coquitlam Centre lately it’s because the internet’s favourite surly feline is there to film a Christmas movie, Grumpy Cat’s Worth Christmas Ever. Grumpy Cat (real name, Tardar Sauce) rose to internet fame after a series of photos of her signature frown and furrowed brow were posted on […]

Can you believe it’s been 10 years since The Village at Park Royal opened? To me that was still considered part of the “new” Park Royal until, upon closer inspection this summer, I discovered that there is much more in store at the West Vancouver shopping destination. Being a West End resident it’s easy to […]

If your summer has been anything like mine, it’s been filled fun at weddings, festivals, barbecues, and dinner parties. Oakridge Centre has just unveiled a new online resource for these happenings called The Occasion, which is the good guest’s guide to attending any event in style. The Occasion provides ideas for different events including themed […]

The CKNW Orphans’ Fund is hosting their annual online auction, on now until June 4th at 8:00pm. There are over 40 items and packages available to choose from this year, with net proceeds supporting special needs kids in BC. CKNW Orphans’ Fund Online Auction You can bid on electronics, sports tickets and memorabilia, getaway packages, […]

Vancouver’s largest indie craft fair, Got Craft?, returns this spring for its 15th show at the Maritime Labour Centre on May 10th and May 11th. Founded in 2007, Got Craft? is held twice a year in May and December featuring handmade designers, craft workshops, tasty treats, DJs, FREE swag bags, and everything from chocolate to […]