0sharesWhat is a best day ever for a child at Canuck Place? A life-changing adventure, a chance to express their creativity or living a day without pain. Charlie Anne and Cherie Celebrate Best Days Ever Charlie-Anne is an eight year-old girl who loves creating art, going on nature walks with her mom, and taking trips […]

Photos and recap from the Bastille Wild Wild World Tour in Vancouver on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at UBC Thunderbird Arena

0sharesHuka Entertainment has announced the 2017 artist lineup for the fourth instalment of Pemberton Music Festival, which will take place on Thursday, July 13 through Sunday, July 16 in Pemberton: Pemberton Music Festival Lineup 2017 CHANCE THE RAPPER * MUSE * A TRIBE CALLED QUEST MAJOR LAZER * HAIM *RUN THE JEWELS * MARSHMELLO * […]

0sharesBattling rush hour traffic, crawling past new developments and condos under construction, beyond industrial parks and warehouses, we turned down Bill Fox Way and were instantly transported to a lush country club, on the edge of rolling greens and fairways as far as the eye could see. We booked a date night at Burnaby’s Riverway […]

1shareThe Vancouver Courier has released this year’s list of winners in their annual Stars of Vancouver reader poll, celebrating the best businesses in the city. I am very grateful to have been recognized as the #1 Best Local Blogger again this year, THANK YOU! Vancouver Courier Stars of Vancouver “From bakeries to bars, patios to […]

74sharesBC’s 41st Provincial General Election is coming up on May 9, a date that all eligible voters should have circled on their calendar, like I did, until I realized that I have a travel assignment during that time. Not to worry! There are lots of ways to vote in BC. I have put together this […]

52sharesThe Cascade Room is hosting a Howling Moon Craft Cider Dinner to coincide with BC CiderWeek 2017 (April 28 to May 7th). The five-course dinner, featuring dishes from Cascade Room’s Executive Chef Tim Evans, has been expertly paired with craft ciders from Howling Moon, a cidery based in Oliver, BC. Howling Moon Craft Cider Dinner […]

0sharesI love local parks almost as much as I love local history, so I thought since the sun is (currently) shining, I’ll start up my Metro Vancouver Park Series again to give you some inspiration for your adventures this season. Today’s feature is Kanaka Creek Regional Park in Maple Ridge. Kanaka Creek Regional Park Location: […]

0sharesThere are some pretty creative trivia nights in Vancouver, there’s a new one to add to the list next month: After Hours Trivia Night at the Vancouver Aquarium. Which marine mammal has the densest fur in the animal kingdom? How many arms does a pacific octopus have? What is the most common piece of garbage […]

0sharesVancouver’s DOXA Documentary Film Festival returns May 4 –14, 2017 at various venues and theatres around town. The festival will open with Marie Clements’ extraordinary documentary musical The Road Forward, a celebration of First Nations history and a portrait of a people who have retained their identity and power through art, activism and community. In […]