It’s Candygram time in Vancouver! Each year A Loving Spoonful offers this sweet, simple way to not only send a lovely message to someone but also fundraise for their important services.
Send a Candygram in Vancouver
All funds generated by Candygrams will be used to provide meals for individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS. For just $10 your Candygram includes:
A specially designed Valentine’s Day gift pouch (that is re-useable)
Delicious assorted gummies packaged in house by Spoonful’s Candy Creations
McDonald’s coupon for a BIC Mac or another Entrée
Postage for anywhere in Canada (Candygrams are sent using Canada Post)
All you have to do is visit the website, select a message, and they’ll do the rest. Here are some important deadlines for sending your A Loving Spoonful Candygrams to ensure they arrive by Valentine’s Day:
On Sale: Monday January 16th, 2023
East Coast* Deadline: February 3rd, 2023
West Coast** Deadline: February 6th, 2023
Metro Vancouver Deadline: February 7th, 2023
*For Mailing Purposes they categorize East Coast as: SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, PEI, YT, NU, NT **For Mailing Purposes they categorize West Coast as: AB and BC outside of Metro Vancouver.
Each Candygram purchased means two meals can be provided for individuals and families in need, and all additional donations made with Candygram purchases will be used to purchase meals, produce, milk, yogurt, juice and bread for people in need. With your help, A Loving Spoonful hopes to provide 8,000 meals to people living with illness.
A Loving Spoonful is a Metro Vancouver charity that supports individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS and in many cases co-existing illnesses. They deliver ready-made and nutritious meals to men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS who are unable to provide food for themselves because of medical or health conditions.
Science of Cocktails, Science World’s largest fundraising event, returns Thursday, April 27 following a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. For one night only, the iconic dome will transform into the world’s largest cocktail laboratory! This is Science World’s largest fundraising, raising proceeds to provide free access to the dome for thousands of people who otherwise may not have the opportunity to attend.
Science of Cocktails at Science World. Isabella Sarmiento photo
Science of Cocktails at Science World
When: April 27, 2023. Doors 7:00pm for VIP, 7:40pm General Admission
Where: Science World (1455 Quebec St, Vancouver)
Tickets:On sale now – must be 19+ please enjoy responsibly
General Admission $185
Open bar with 30 bar stations serving unique cocktails
A variety of special cocktail science activities, hands-on demos, and Science World programming
Tastings prepared by notable local chefs
VIP $289
All the inclusions of a General Admission ticket, plus:
1-hour early event access starting at 7:00pm
Exclusive access to the VIP Lounge
Premium cocktail offerings & hors d’oeuvres
Live entertainment
Proceeds from the sale of Science of Cocktails tickets support Science World’s Bursary Program, which provides free access to tens of thousands of people who may not otherwise be able to visit the dome. This includes students and teachers who attend under-resourced schools; refugees, newcomers, and immigrants to Canada; people living with autism, physical disabilities, and developmental disabilities; and those experiencing financial barriers.
The Bursary Program also collaborates with many BC communities and organizations that are currently underrepresented in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & design, and math) fields, removing barriers to Science World for girls, LGBTQ2S+ learners, Indigenous peoples, and more. In 2022 alone, the program provided free access for over 30,000 individuals from across the province.
Guests will have the chance to enjoy unique cocktails from 30 stations created and served by the city’s best, award-winning bartenders. There will also be mouth-watering bites from locally renowned restaurants, chefs, and caterers. Alongside the enticing and delicious food and drink offerings, witness astounding science demonstrations, explore galleries and exhibitions, and mix and mingle with the nerdiest cool kids in town.
As the rain closes in for a long visit over the next week or so, this weekend we get to enjoy the start of the Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival, some new exhibitions and theatrical performances. Find these and many more fun things to do around Vancouver this weekend listed below and follow the January event list for an expanded view:
Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend January 13-15, 2023
Paying your transit fare on every bus and gate throughout Metro Vancouver just got easier! TransLink customers can now pay for transit using Interac® Debit, making TransLink the first transit agency in Canada to fully integrate contactless Interac Debit payments systemwide.
Tap with Interac Debit on TransLink
As part of TransLink’s Customer Experience Action Plan, TransLink,Interac, Moneris, and Cubic Transportation Systems upgraded more than 5,000 Compass Readers throughout TransLink’s system to make transit payments more convenient.
The upgrade allows customers to board transit by using Interac Debit with physical cards or through smartphone digital wallets. This allows customers to pay for transit more easily without having to use an in-station Compass Vending Machine or having to pre-load a Compass product with stored value.
Interac Debit payments is one more addition to the suite of available payment options for TransLink customers. Transit users can also pay with contactless credit cards, digital wallets, Compass Cards, Compass Wristbands, and Compass Minis.
Regional data from participants of a recent Interac Canada-wide survey found that a growing number of British Columbians want more convenient contactless payment options for transit:
66% see debit as a convenient way to pay for transit.
64% claimed that tap payments would save time when paying fares.
56% would be interested in using debit or credit cards to pay for their trips if they had the option.
69% believe it would be easier for visitors to pay for transit using their bank card as opposed to tickets, tokens, or passes.
TransLink reminds customers to please tap their card or smartphone when paying for transit, and not their wallets, to avoid card clash when paying.
Dine Out Vancouver Festival’s Street Food City will once again welcome thousands to šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square on the north side of the Vancouver Art Gallery. Sample a collection of food trucks and carts in one convenient location from Saturday, January 21 to Sunday, January 29, 2023. Both the vendor lineup and the operating hours have been extended for the 11th edition of this foodie favourite.
Street Food City – Photo submitted
Street Food City
Saturday, January 21, 2023 11:00am to 9:00pm Sunday, January 22, 2023 11:00am to 7:00pm Weekdays: 11:00am to 2:00pm Saturday, January 28, 2023 11:00am to 8:00pm Sunday, January 29, 2023 11:00am to 7:00pm
This year’s Street Food City boasts 17 participating food trucks dishing up an array of cuisines including: Filipino eats; Sicilian-style fried risotto balls; plant-based Mediterranean comfort food; traditional fish & chips; gourmet mac n’ cheese, and more. The trucks will rotate throughout the festival so the best way to find the daily lineup is by following along on Instagram.
Tents provided by sponsor EVO Car Share will ensure that festival-goers can embrace the rain while fueling up, and local radio stations will be onsite (January 21 and 29) to add to the lively beat.
Food Truck Lineup
Cazba Chickpea Disco Cheetah El Cartel Green Coast Coffee Indish Mama’s Fish & Chips Melt City Mom’s Grilled Cheese
Mr. Arancino Reel Mac & Cheese Shameless Buns Slavic Rolls Super Thai Taste Malaysia Tornado Potato Via Tevere Pizzeria
Also during the fest, The Lantern City will feature a display of lanterns in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery steps. Presented by LunarFest, the lantern installation will feature artists from the diverse communities of Vancouver. Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit through arts and culture.
Dine Out Vancouver 2023
The 21st annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival will take place January 20 to February 5, 2023. Taste the world across the city at more than 350 restaurants with multi-course meals and unique culinary experiences. Tickets for special events are on sale now, and reservations open January 11th.
