We’re fortunate enough in Vancouver to have many dietary options available to us in our grocery stores, markets, and restaurants. “Gluten Free” is the latest offering and according to a survey (commissioned by Udi’s Healthy Foods) 4 million Canadians are saying goodbye to gluten, making the movement much more than a passing trend.
17% of British Columbians have also stated they are gluten free or reducing gluten in their diet, which is more than anywhere else in the country. The top reasons for the switch are a gluten intolerance and supporting a family member. On top of that, many people feel happier and more energetic along with reporting improved gastrointestinal health.
There are many ways to reduce your gluten intake and still enjoy delicious meals, that don’t purely consist of kale (but really, kale chips are delicious aren’t they?). Bread is usually the hardest food item to give up and the aforementioned survey found that one in four Canadians who are gluten free or gluten reduced “cheat” with bread. I know from talking to friends who are gluten free that if they do eat something with gluten, provided they do not have a serious allergy that requires medical attention, the after effects are not pretty. So while the temptations are there, it’s best to find alternatives — and you certainly do not need to give up bread entirely.
Udi’s Healthy Foods has offered up a prize pack (valued at $150) for one Miss604 reader that includes a full menu of comfort foods for fall that is entirely gluten free.
The Udi’s Prize Pack
Udi’s products are available all over North America and in Vancouver you can find them at Choices Markets, Save-On-Foods, Safeway, IGA, Ed’s Gluten Free Specialty, Green’s Market, Drive Organics, Famous Foods, Donald’s Market and Killarney Market.
Whether it’s part of your diet already or you would like to give gluten free a try, here’s how you can enter to win this Udi’s prize pack:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:30pm on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. Follow Udi’s on Twitter and Facebook to find out more about their product line and where it can be purchased around Vancouver.
Update The winner is Janice!
Starting in October, the Vancouver Heritage Foundation and the Church at the Hollywood will screen four nights of film, each with the theme of how architecture and design shape our world.
The Vancouver Heritage Foundation is offering this last hurrah to celebrate 78 years of the historic Hollywood Theatre, which opened in 1935. It was recently announced that the current tenants, the Church at the Hollywood, need to clear out and make room for a new fitness centre that will occupy the space on West Broadway.
Architecture & Design: Film Night at the Hollywood
- Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Eames: The Architect and the Painter
(2011) directed by Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey, starring James Franco, Charles Eames, and Ray Eames. Follow the story of iconic husband and wife design team Charles and Ray Eames, once America’s most influential industrial designers.
- Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Pruitt Igoe Myth
(2011) Directed by Chad and Jaime Freidrichs. The Pruitt Igoe housing complex became a widespread symbol of failure amongst architects, politicians and policy makers. Explore the reasons public housing models had to change, and hear from several of the projects residents.
- Tuesday, November 12, 2013
The Good and the Bad of Mid 20th Century Vancouver
An evening of four short films based in Vancouver between WWII and Expo 86.
Vancouver Honeymoon (1960), To Build a Better City (1964), Rainbow War (1985) and Sleeping Tigers: The Story of the Asahi Baseball Team (2003).
- Tuesday, November 26, 2013:
The Fountainhead
(1949) Directed by King Vidor, starring Patricia Neal and Gary Cooper. Based on the Ayn Rand novel, an uncompromising visionary architect struggles to maintain his integrity despite pressure to conform to popular standards.
Entry to the film series is by donation, concession will also available by separate donation, with proceeds going towards the publication of a historic map guide of Kitsilano. Doors to each night will open at 7:00pm, with films beginning at 7:30pm.
On October 22nd the Vancouver Heritage Foundation will also put together a special celebration to recognize the 78th anniversary of the Hollywood Theatre (details to follow).
A team of 60 volunteers spent five Saturdays restringing crystal chandeliers, scrubbing the red seats and vacuuming cobwebs from the ceiling to get the building ready for use, Church at the Hollywood spokeswoman Sarah Kift said Tuesday.
But last week, the owner gave the church notice its month-to-month lease will be cancelled and the church must leave by Nov. 30. “I was sad… but we knew this could be a possibility that there’d be something different happening with the Hollywood,” Kift said, adding the owner rented the space at a “generous” rate.
“We’ve had such a great time being a good neighbour and being with the community,” Kift said. People constantly stopped by to share memories about the theatre, she said. “It’s a place to celebrate arts and culture and celebrate an experience together. It’s a place where doors are open to all.” [Metro News]
The historic Hollywood Theatre is located at 3123 W Broadway. With movie houses dying off quickly around the city, this film series is the perfect opportunity to celebrate this amazing space before it is altered.
Science World at TELUS World of Science is getting ready to present Around the Dome in 30 Days, a month-long family-friendly community science celebration. To kick off the campaign, admission will be free for everyone on Saturday, September 28, 2013 and Sunday, September 29, 2013 thanks to support from Genome BC and BC Hydro.
The Around the Dome in 30 Days campaign will run from Saturday, September 28 until Sunday, October 27, 2013 and celebrate all of the amazing science and technology that we have here in our own community.
Signature events will be hosted at the expanded TELUS World of Science facility, including the new outdoor sustainability experience, the Ken Spencer Science Park. Special activities and presentations will include Explore Sustainability Weekend, Science World After Dark (sold out), Opening the Door—Careers in Music & Sound, Meet a Scientist Weekend, Do It Yourself Science, and much more.
Follow Science World on Twitter and Facebook for more information about science events.
This fall you can support KidSport, getting children active in organized sports, when you visit participating Triple O’s locations. Until September 29th, every $1 donation made in-store will support registration fees for children in BC.
The public will be able to contribute to their local KidSport chapter when ordering off the Triple O’s menu in any of the 31 participating locations. Funds raised during the three-week period (that began on September 9th) will help kids with financial barriers experience the benefits of sport participation by covering the registration fees for a sport season of their choice.
“As KidSport celebrates it’s 20th birthday, we are thrilled to partner with Triple Os once again to ensure that more kids have the opportunity to play a season of sport,” said KidSport BC Director, Pete Quevillon. “Triple Os continues to demonstrate their belief in the importance of community involvement with their support of KidSport with this initiative. This campaign will once again get more kids off the sidelines and into the game and bring smiles to the faces of a great many kids and their families. Thanks Triple Os!”
In 2012 alone KidSport enabled 6,234 children to play sport across the province. Established by Sport BC in 1993, KidSport is now present in 41 communities across British Columbia and over 175 communities across Canada. With assistance from partners like Triple O’s, KidSport BC continues to expand its reach to ensure all children across the province have the opportunity to experience the power of sport.
In addition to the in-store donations, on Friday, September 27, 2013 you can simply re-tweet to give. Check out Triple O’s on Twitter and when you re-tweet and share promotional details about this campaign, Triple O’s will donate an extra $1 to KidSport.
To promote this partnership and support KidSport, Triple O’s has also offered up four burger combo meal vouchers for a lucky Miss604 reader. Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment with a sport or playtime activity that you loved as a child (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
Four vouchers for burger combos will be awarded. I will draw one winner at random from all entries on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 3:00pm.
Update The winner is jeff!
This morning the Pemberton Music Festival was announced and it will take place on Friday, July 18th through Sunday, July 20th, 2014 in the mountain-side community. This will be a three-day contemporary music festival, near the foot of Mt. Currie in scenic Pemberton, is produced and promoted by HUKA Entertainment in collaboration with the Sunstone Group and the Lil’wat Nation.
From the press release:
“The Sunstone Group is thrilled to partner with HUKA Entertainment,” says Neil Colquhoun, President of the Sunstone Group. “We are very excited to host Pemberton Music Festival on our lands and look forward to continued collaboration with the local community in creating a fun, safe music experience that will be second to none.”
“The Lil’wat Nation is proud to support Pemberton Music Festival, continuing our legacy of participating in world-class events,” adds Lil’wat Nation Chief Lucinda Philips. “The Nation is happy to showcase its traditional territory and share our history and culture while promoting our economy.”
The lineup will be revealed at a future time and the vision “includes a wide spectrum of rock, indie, hip-hop, EDM, and more, anchored by top-level headliners,” says HUKA’s CEO A.J. Niland. In addition to experiencing live music performances from top-level artists, festival-goers can also enjoy a variety of arts, activities and other forms of entertainment along with on and off-site camping.
July is a spectacular time of year to explore the top of the Sea to Sky corridor and a music festival will provide a great excuse to plan that trip up to the Pemberton Valley. A limited number of tickets will go on sale on Friday, September 27, 2013 at 9:00am through the festival website. Follow the Pemberton Music Festival on Twitter and Facebook for more information leading up to next summer’s event.
A Pemberton Music Festival launch celebration, including a live performance and a special announcement, will take place tonight, Wednesday, September 25, at The Meadows at Pemberton Golf Course, located at 1730 Airport Road in Pemberton, BC. Doors open to the general public at 7:00pm and admission is free.
