42sharesThis post has been contributed by Ben Hill, Communications Volunteer with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). If you’ve walked from Lost Lagoon to Second Beach recently you might have wondered why the landscape at Ceperley Meadow has changed from mown grass to scrub and shrubs. Ceperley Meadow in Stanley Park. Kathleen Stormont/SPES This isn’t […]

106sharesHockey and wild salmon are about as Canadian as toques and maple syrup. You’ll find the first two in Coquitlam these next few weeks, not to mention some pretty tasty craft beer and wine to wash it all down. Stanley Cup in Coquitlam Photo courtesy of the NHL Canucks fans will be streaming in by […]

114sharesOne of the best ways to get to know Vancouver, as a visitor or a local, is to take an informative walking tour. At this time of year however, one of the best ways to get to know the darker side of the city’s history, is by signing up for one of these spooky Halloween […]

24sharesPop’s Chock’lit Shoppe is coming to exclusive locations in Canada this week. Today, it’s at the Templeton in Vancouver, right on Granville Street! Netflix Brings Pop’s Chock’lit Shoppe to Vancouver Where: The Templeton (1087 Granville St) When: Friday, October 13, 2017 7:00pm to 11:00pm Decked out with all the Pop’s essentials, fans will be presented […]

VIFF Repeats – 22 films will be screened at the Vancity International Film Centre October 14-19, 2017 at the end of the Vancouver International Film Festival

41sharesThe following has been contributed by Dax Justin in partnership with ZenSeekers, exploring BC’s Gold Country and #Route97. #Route97 is a collection of experiences and destinations you will find within the Okanagan Valley and into Washington state. ZenSeekers challenges you to explore the region this fall and have a series of stories to help make […]

74sharesFive magicians are presenting a full theatre magic show at the Michael J Fox Theatre this month. “M” The Magic Show features a unique blend of cutting edge illusions, mystery, music, audience participation, comedy and sleight of hand. “M” The Magic Show When: Saturday, October 21, 2017, 8:00pm (doors 7:30pm) Where: Michael J Fox Theatre, […]

78sharesTouchstone Theatre, in association with Ruby Slippers Theatre and Diwali in BC, presents Happy Place by Pamela Mala Sinha. Happy Place explores and celebrates the courage, compassion and humour of seven women living amidst each other in the most extraordinary of circumstances. Set in an in-patient centre for women dealing with trauma, Happy Place is […]

Contributor Steffani Cameron has an amazing gluten free meal at Waterfront Wines in Kelowna, read her thoughts and her story about this local culinary hub

110sharesAt least a century of stories spill from the shadows and dark corners of some of our region’s most historic sites and they’re hosting some very special events this Halloween to tell their tales (and have some fun). Halloween Activities at Historic Sites Around Vancouver 2017 Britannia Mine Museum What: Spoo-ook-tacular Halloween Weekend Where: Britannia […]