Taste of the Tri-Cities – Food and Drink Festival

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Enjoy the Taste of the Tri-Cities, a festival of food and drink in Port Moody, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam from February 15 to March 15, 2025. Presented by Sysco Canada, the festival invites you to savour local culinary culture and delicious dishes while highlighting amazing restaurants, eateries, pubs, breweries, distilleries and cafes.

Taste of the Tri-Cities - Food and Drink Festival
Hard Bean Brunch Co, Gabi & Jules, Browns Socialhouse photos submitted.

Taste of the Tri-Cities
Food and Drink Festival

With over 85 participating venues, there’s something for everyone! From cozy cafes to upscale dining establishments, and each venue offers a unique experience that reflects the vibrant diversity of the communities.

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Māori Comedians Join IndigE-girl Comedy in Vancouver

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Following two sold-out shows in December, IndigE-girl Comedy will take to the Just for Laughs Vancouver stage next week, joined by Māori comedians in a cross-cultural exchange — and you can enter to win tickets!

Kura Turuwhenua and Janaye Henry from New Zealand will join the celebrated all-female Indigenous comedy collective in Vancouver, then later in the month IndigE-girl Comedy will head to the Te Kōhanga o Auaha (New Zealand Fringe Festival).

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Top: Debbie Courchene Photo by Tenille Campbell. Bottom left: Kura Turuwhenua Bottom right: Janaye Henry

IndigE-girl Comedy at Just For Laughs Vancouver

  • Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 doors 7:30, show 8:00pm
  • Location: Chill X Studio (2270 Manitoba St, Vancouver)
  • Tickets: Available online now for $21 (+fees/tax)
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Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler Competitions Update

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The very first hybrid winter Invictus Games have wrapped their segment in Whistler and have returned to Vancouver for the final days of competition. In case you missed some of the sporting action so far, here’s a recap!

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Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler Competitions Update

The Games officially opened on Saturday with a ceremony at BC Place then on Sunday, Team Israel won gold vs Team USA in Wheelchair Basketball, and Team Unconquered scored bronze. There was also an Invictus proposal on Wheelchair Basketball court, as James Cairns, of Team UK, proposed to his girlfriend after play. In Wheelchair Curling, South Korea got the gold medal over the United Kingdom.

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Family Day Long Weekend Events in Vancouver

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The BC Family Day long weekend is here and there is a solid lineup of free, and low-cost, events and activities for everyone around Metro Vancouver over the next few days.

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Family Day Long Weekend Events in Vancouver

Family Day Long Weekend Events in Vancouver fun things to do

Month-Long Events & Activities

These events last for most of the month, or span multiple months.

Attractions and Tours
Exhibits/Exhibitions
Theatre, Movies, Shows

Family Day Long Weekend Events in Vancouver

Friday, February 14, 2025

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Vancouver Whitecaps Peak Jersey, Celebration Matches for 2025 Season

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC unveiled the highly anticipated primary kit for the 2025 season, The Peak, a modern take on the ’Caps deep-rooted identity.

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Vancouver Whitecaps Peak Jersey

Staying true to the club’s signature white and blue palette, the jersey features premier partner TELUS across the chest and a refreshed take on the iconic hoop. For the first time in the MLS era, the hoop will extend onto the sleeves, honouring the rich heritage, while evolving into the next chapter.

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