0sharesThe Bright Night Christmas Train in Stanley Park is a highlight of the holiday season in my eyes. Not only does everyone get to share in the the magic of Stanley Park, but under millions of sparkling lights this event raises funds for such a worthy cause. Bright Nights Christmas Train in Stanley Park Dates […]

0sharesOn Wednesday, December 7th, Cause We Care (in partnership with Capital Direct) will be hosting its 10th annual Christmas hamper drive where 200+ volunteers will assist in stuffing 750 hampers full of essential food items and small gifts. The hampers will be distributed to 25 frontline organizations in the Lower Mainland that support single mother-led […]

29sharesChina Broadcasting Chinese Orchestra presents Enchanting China: An Orchestral Extravaganza, for just two performances in Vancouver at the end of this month. This traditional Chinese orchestra arrives with more than 70 musicians, and will be joined by singers and dancers in vibrant and exquisite costumery, making this sweeping orchestral extravaganza a true feast for the […]

0sharesTuesday, November 29th is recognized as “Giving Tuesday“, opening the season of giving around the world following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday unites charities, companies and individuals in the spirit of giving and over the next few days I’ll be profiling a few local organizations that you can support on this day – […]

0sharesHave you seen the meme that’s going around showing several cars spun out in a ditch off a snowy highway with the caption “annual meeting of the summer tires club”? It’s rather funny, until you check the tires on your own car or, heaven forbid, you end up in a skid on a patch of […]

2sharesThis evening a painting by a Group of Seven artist became most expensive Canadian artwork ever sold at auction. Lawren Harris‘ 1926 piece Mountain Forms, depicting Alberta’s Mount Ishbel in the Sawback Range of the Rocky Mountains in Banff National Park, sold at the hammer for $9.5 million. The white glove treatment-will this #LawrenHarris set […]

243sharesVancouver’s largest indie craft market is back to host its 20th fair with Got Craft? Holiday Edition December 10th & 11th at The Pipe Shop Building in North Vancouver. Browse and shop with over 85 makers and indie craft designers at the biggest market yet. Vendors will showcase unique accessories, home décor, toys, greeting cards, […]

0sharesThe Surrey Christmas Bureau Adopt-A-Family (“AAF”) program matches individuals, businesses, and other organizations with a family in need that has children under the age of 18. Each year they seek support from 1,000 sponsors so that every family and child in Surrey can celebrate Christmas. Adopt-A-Family with the Surrey Christmas Bureau By becoming an Adopt-A-Family […]

0sharesTuesday, November 29th is recognized as “Giving Tuesday”, opening the season of giving around the world following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday unites charities, companies and individuals in the spirit of giving and over the next few days I’ll be profiling a few local organizations that you can support on this day – […]

0sharesEnjoy Christmas down on the farm, as Surrey’s Historic Stewart Farm boasts holiday charm, circa 1894. The heritage farmhouse is decorated in authentic Victorian style, complete with local greenery on the verandah and fresh baking from the wood stove. Guests are welcome to tour the farmhouse and take a scenic walk of the riverside grounds. […]