2sharesA new season of market shopping is upon us and whether you’re looking for local produce, artisanal goodies, or hand-crafted gems, you’ll love browsing, and filling your baskets, at these upcoming events: Spring Markets in Vancouver Portobello West Where: Creekside Community Recreation Centre When: Saturday, March 19 & Sunday March 20, 2016 11:00am to 5:00pm […]

26sharesVancouver’s original Irish pub, The Blarney Stone, is celebrating all things Irish this St Patrick’s Day with five days of festivities for the whole family that started this past weekend. St Patrick’s Day at the Blarney Stone Here’s what else is coming up at the Blarney Stone this week: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Irish Acoustic […]

2sharesKids get in Free at VanDusen Garden and Bloedel Conservatory this spring break! From March 14th to March 24th, take advantage of up to two free child admissions* with the purchase of a regular price adult, senior or youth admission at VanDusen Garden and/or Bloedel Conservatory. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak Street Vancouver,BC V6M 4H1 […]

18sharesThe traditions of the Emerald Isle and the Scottish Highlands come to Vancouver for St Patrick’s Day at Keltic Landing. Imperial Vancouver will be home to a two-night celebration of history, folklore and mythology that’s been centuries in the making. Enter the bounty of The Emerald Shores to provision your journey with a banquet of […]

0sharesDiscover the past and enjoy unique family-friendly activities at some of our local National Historic Sites near Vancouver this Spring Break. Britannia Mine Museum, Britannia Beach What: Spring Break at the Britannia Mine Museum When: March 19th to 27th, 2016 Spring Break Programming: Daily hands-on activities and events featuring historical photo talks, preview demos behind […]

143sharesVancouver has had a few city hall buildings; the first was a draped tent at the old Granville Townsite (1886) at the foot of Carrall St after the Great Fire. The first real structure was a building on Powell St, followed by a building on Main St just south of the Carnegie Library. The Holden […]

113sharesSteam Whistle Brewing wants to send you to the 45th annual Juno Awards! Until March 20th, you can enter here to win a trip to Calgary (April 2-4) including 2 nights accommodation, 2 tickets to JUNOFest and 2 tickets to the Juno Awards broadcast ceremony. Win a Steam Whistle Unsigned Prize Pack To promote this […]

0sharesI was introduced to Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly at six years old. Well, sort of. My parents were watching some rendition was on television, but I wasn’t allowed to watch, which confused me because with a title like Madama Butterfly, it sounds like it’s made for little girls. I remember sitting in the next room […]

3sharesI am excited to announce that I have signed on as an instructor for a Business Blogging class at Camp Tech in Vancouver. Based in Toronto, Ottawa, and Vancouver, Camp Tech is a collection of beginner-friendly, hands-on workshops for adults who want to learn practical tech skills. You can sign up for a relaxed and […]

0sharesA car commercial, filmed in Vancouver, that actually showcases the city! I was honoured earlier this year when the Globe & Mail and Lexus approached me to be the star of their Vancouver commercial. I got to pick where we filmed based on my daily life, so of course I went into Stanley Park, showcased […]