11sharesWe sat in the shade of the East Block on a warm August morning in Ottawa. The capital’s Carillon played America the Beautiful as a part of an “Unofficial Anthems” song selection, after Jamaica Farewell and before the AfricAcadian anthem, Oh, Freedom. The daily carillon program is just one of many aspects of visiting the […]

87sharesVancouver-based wellness educator and holistic nutritionist Nicole Porter specializes in helping busy professionals live more balanced, less stressful lives. Her series of Wellness Advantage programs are targeted at businesses and busy professionals, with a mission to change everything Canadians think they know about stress and their health. As a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Wellness Consultant, and […]

40sharesSecret Vancouver: Unlocking the Past is a series of short documentaries that gives us a look into lesser known histories in Vancouver, and talks to the people who know them best. Directed by Mia Jagal, this TELUS Original series lets us into the Vancouver Archives and the creation of our history as a city. Secret […]

113sharesThis year’s Stanley Park Ghost Train theme is the Alien Invasion. Be prepared to be abducted to an unearthly, fantastical, and strange world. Journey into the restricted zones and witness the landing. Stanley Park Halloween Ghost Train Explore the haunted maze, do arts and crafts, visit with the Stanley Park Ecology Society and browse the […]

18sharesThe Vancouver Writers Festival is celebrating its 30th year with more than 95 events and 110 authors this month. From October 16th to October 22nd, you can catch a literary all-star lineup including Margaret Atwood (fresh off the launch of the Emmy-winning The Handmaid’s Tale TV series), Adam Gopnik, Nicole Krauss, Mary Gaitskill, Barbara Gowdy, […]

Contributor Steffani Cameron explores “Where to Eat and Drink in Kelowna”, from brunch and the Farmers Market to fries, marrow, cheeses, distilled spirits, beer, and of course wine in this Okanagan hub.

90sharesVancouver Opera presents Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot, the opening production of the company’s exciting 2017–2018 season. Vancouver Opera Presents Puccini’s Turandot Life, Death & Love: Puccini’s Final Opera When: October 13, 19, 21 @ 7:30pm & Sunday, October 15 @ 2:00pm Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (650 Hamilton St) Tickets: Tickets ranging in price from $49 to […]

14sharesThe Vancouver International Film Festival (“VIFF”) shines a spotlight on BC films in the Sea to Sky stream this season. They have lined up 12 titles that will leave audiences inspired by the talent being developed right here in British Columbia. BC Films at VIFF in the Sea to Sky Stream c’əsnaʔəm: the city before […]

82sharesI walked through the wrought iron gate off Matthews Avenue in Shaughnessy and the sweet smell of late summer blossoms filled the air. Immaculate gardens and ambient water features circle around an accessible playground, and the west entrance to a very important home. Glen Brae Manor was built in 1910 by Scottish lumber baron William […]

218sharesVancouver is getting a new café inspired by delicious morsels of chocolate that get baked into ooey gooey cookies and treats. At the Nestlé Toll House Café you’ll be able to build your own ice cream sandwich or pick up cupcakes, enjoy a smoothie, macaroons, brownies, and of course some of their signature chocolate chip […]