39sharesVancouver Opera presents three new opera productions, and bold programming, for the inaugural Vancouver Opera Festival April 28 to May 13, 2017. It will be a wide ranging celebration of the vocal arts, designed to appeal to diverse audiences, all set conveniently in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Vancouver Opera Festival Otello, Dead Man Walking, […]

0sharesThe Empty Homes Tax was enacted by Vancouver City Council in response to the city’s housing crisis. The tax is intended to increase rental housing supply by putting empty and under-used properties to use as long-term rental homes for people who live and work in Vancouver. In Vancouver, every owner of residential property will have […]

0sharesGuest post by Jen Murtagh Cinderella Sparkles in Rodgers and Hammerstein Tony Award-winning Broadway Musical Playing Now in Vancouver Die-hard Cinderella fans and those who would like to see an modernized version of the classic fairy-tale will not be disappointed by the rip roaring Rodgers and Hammerstein Tony award- winning musical Cinderella. Brian Liebson, Leslie […]

42sharesIt’s that time of year! Tulips and daffodils, chocolates and hot cross buns, and a lot of family fun at community events. There’s a big list of activities around the region this long weekend but I’ve picked out 10 Easter Egg Hunts in Metro Vancouver to give you a head start on planning: 1. Easter […]

52sharesPi Theatre presents Long Division, on stage later this month at The Annex Theatre. Directed by Richard Wolfe, with choreography by Leslie Telford and musical score by Owen Belton, this intellectually-charged, emotionally-gripping work combines multimedia and physical theatre to explore the mathematics of human connection. Pi Theatre Presents Long Division Where: The Annex Theatre (823 […]

3sharesBurnaby Mountain Park is home to one of the best panoramic views of Vancouver, and mixes of natural, recreational and cultural elements including the Playground of the Gods. Playground of the Gods on Burnaby Mountain Poised at the top of the mountain, overlooking the region, is “Kamui Mintara” or “The Playground of the Gods”, built […]

30shares100 makers and pop-up shops will participate in the 11th Refresh Market, one of BC’s best showcases of local designers and brands. Returning to the West Coast Railway Heritage Park, it’s the market’s first two-day event of 2017. Refresh Market – Spring 2017 What: Refresh Market When: Friday, April 28th 4:00pm to 9:00pm & Saturday, […]

0sharesJeans Day, a fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation (“BCCHF”) is taking place on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Individuals, families, corporations, and schools across BC and the Yukon are encouraged to wear denim from head to toe, or their best “Canadian Tuxedo”, along with a fundraising button or pin. Jeans Day 2017 Child champion Faris, […]

0sharesDress for Success Vancouver (“DFSV”) has opened ticket sales for their highly anticipated annual fundraiser IMPACT 360. This year’s theme is Opening Doors, showcasing the transition Dress for Success facilitates for women in the Lower Mainland. The event raises funds for DFSV’s Sponsor a Woman and Professional Women’s Group programs. Dress for Success IMPACT 360 […]

5sharesThis post has been contributed by the Stanley Park Ecology Society, and edited by Edited by Kathleen Stormont, SPES Communications Specialist. The Biggest Trees in Stanley Park Many of our province’s biggest trees are found right in Stanley Park, just a walk from downtown Vancouver! 150 years ago the Lower Mainland would have been covered […]