“Are you two texting each other?” a server might playfully ask John and I as we enjoy a dinner out at a local restaurant. We are a very connected couple, however when we’re together and on our phones we’re usually fact checking our conversations, adding to our in-person interaction by briefly referencing an online source. […]

It’s always tough to come up with unique gift ideas, whether you’re looking to provide a keepsake for a wedding party, a gift for clients, or surprise a friend with something that’s totally their own – made just for them. Sigil & Growler is a local company in Vancouver that creates custom, laser engraved growlers […]

The 17th Vancouver International Tap Festival (“VITF”) is coming up in September, celebrating, showcasing, and exploring the hot, enduring art of tap dance. From September 1-4, 2016, internationally recognized as one the premier events of its kind, unique and ambitious programs have become VITF’s trademark. Vancouver International Tap Festival Dancer Derick K. Grant The festival’s […]

Here in the “Great White North” many out-of-towners might expect hockey, ice skating, and skiing to be our primary sports. However, throughout our gloriously warm summer days (and adequately warm spring and fall afternoons) Vancouverites take to the sea shore to bump, set, and spike playing beach volleyball. Beach Volleyball in Vancouver On Vancouver’s public […]

The Fair at the PNE returns for the season from August 20th to September 5th and Vancity Savings Credit Union is proud to sponsor the annual Vancity Member Day on September 1st. Vancity members and a guest can enjoy a fun-filled day at the Fair for only $5 each. Vancity Member Day at the PNE […]

Thunderbird Show Park will hold the first West Coast Longines FEI World Cup event in 2016, bringing Olympic caliber horse jumping to the Fraser Valley on August 28th. This event kicks off an international series of prestigious show jumping competitions and brings some of North America’s greatest equestrian athletes to BC. West Coast Longines FEI […]

The Vancouver Mural Festival launched this weekend, with walking tours and live music all around the Mount Pleasant, Main Street, and False Creek Flats area. Over 40 murals have popped up, splashing the neighbourhood with colour and providing many priceless photo ops. Vancouver Mural Festival The ambitious initiative hopes to transform the way art is […]

Not often enough do we get to hear about positive stories about pets in the news, as they usually only make headlines when they’re in trouble. Petfood ‘n More has come up with a concept to celebrate a BC Pet Hero, where you can enter to win a prize pack by sharing a story about […]

The 7th Decentralized Dance Party is happening around Vancouver this weekend, where anyone that wants to tune in and dance can do so, wherever they might be. Decentralized Dance Party Where: Wherever you area When: August 19-21, 2016 Tune in: Download the app (Android only) or tune into CFRO 100.5 FM Tom and Gary’s Decentralized […]

The global tour of the newest Cirque du Soleil show will touch down in Vancouver at the Pacific Coliseum December 14-18, 2016. Experience a storytelling odyssey through a new world of imagination, discovery, and possibility with TORUK – The First Flight, inspired by James Cameron’s AVATAR. TORUK – The First Flight Photo: Jesse Faatz Costumes: […]