1shareThere’s nothing like the steady clickety-clack of steel wheels on polished rails, miniature and otherwise, and those who like trains will love the Vancouver Train Expo, coming up at the beginning of November. That time I slept in a train caboose in Alberta Vancouver Train Expo 2016 Where: PNE Forum (2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver) […]

0sharesThe 35th annual Vancouver International Film Festival (“VIFF”) has wrapped up but you can still enjoy some repeat screenings, and celebrate some of the homegrown talent that won prizes this year. VIFF 2016 Award Winners BC Spotlight Awards Ignite Award Recognizes the outstanding work of a female key creative on a BC-produced feature or short. […]

0sharesThis Saturday, movie lovers can enjoy a morning of free family-friendly movies at their local Cineplex theatre during Cineplex Community Day. Proceeds from donations and concession sales will go towards Cineplex’s national charitable partner, WE, a movement that brings people together and gives them the tools to change the world. Cineplex Community Day 2016 Popcorn, […]

49sharesJoin in on one of the most unique beer tasting events around as Hot Glass Cold Beer brings together 9 local breweries, hot glassblowing demonstrations, music by DJ Darkcloud, food trucks, and a Halloween costume contest at Terminal City Glass Co-Op. Hot Glass Cold Beer Where: Terminal City Glass Co-Op (“TCGC”) 1191 Parker St, Vancouver […]

0shares“I never imagined my firstborn, my daughter, would die before me. But she did. And she passed away in the most beautiful, loving environment,” mother Michaela Evanow shared with the Canuck Place Gift of Time Gala audience on Saturday night. “We will never see her grow up, but we were able to plan how we […]

0sharesYou can really get spoiled with a CityPass in Chicago. Front of the line access to popular attractions and no admission fee when you’ve got your CityPass ticket in hand. There’s even a red carpet rolled out at the Art Institute of Chicago, which added to the VIP experience. I recently enjoyed my first trip […]

1shareDuring one of the most decadently divine food & wine festivals in BC, Whistler’s Cornucopia, you can find balance at the Nourish Retreat. With seminars, farm-to-table meals, yoga, wellness workshops, forest forages, spa time, and festival events at night, Nourish is the most soul-satisfying way to amp up your Cornucopia experience. Nourish Retreat at Cornucopia […]

0sharesDress for Success will host the Success Luncheon on November 3rd to celebrate and inspire business leaders in our community. Featured panelists include Lynne Platt, U.S. Consul General, Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia, CEO of Century Plaza Hotel and Spa, and Ratana Stephens, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Nature’s Path Foods. Success Luncheon What: Dress For Success Vancouver Success […]

0sharesWhen I spoke with Safety Chick, Kathleen Baty, about returning to the West Coast Women’s Show she was excited. “All these entrepreneurial women, with all these different businesses, and the best way I can describe it is walking into a Superbowl-filled arena full of empowered women, who are just there to have fun. I’m so […]

1shareSpring clean in autumn and benefit Canuck Place Children’s Hospice as they host a clothing and textiles drive in Abbotsford and Vancouver. Stop by the Canuck Place Clothing Drive at these locations: Canuck Place – Dave Lede House 32772 Marshall Road, Abbotsford Wednesday, October 19, 2016 8:00am to 6:00pm Canuck Place – Glen Brae 1690 […]