1shareToday is Safer Internet Day, an initiative focused on reducing cyberbullying and promoting responsible Internet use. Safer Internet Day When I was growing up, bullying involved punching, shoving, teasing, spreading bad rumours, keeping certain people out of a group, and getting certain people to “gang-up” on others. Now, with so many more ways to communicate […]

447sharesA weekend getaway with spa, dinner, dancing, hot springs swimming is just 90 minutes away at Harrison Hot Springs Resort. In the heart of the Fraser Valley, on the edge of Harrison Lake, and close to Sasquatch Provincial Park, farm gate shopping, and hearty dining, Harrison Hot Springs Resort offers a variety of packages, whether […]

0sharesMy love affair with Vancouver began at an early age, and it took a summer to convince the man I love that it was also worthy of his affections — and worthy of a move from the Midwest to the West Coast. We spent a summer at the beach, frolicking along the sand, following forest […]

130sharesSalt Tasting Room is launching the Italian Gas Station Experiment, but the concept of “drive through” and “greasy spoon” will be the last thing on your mind, and your palette. The food that Italian motorists refuel with is anything but boring, and Gastown’s premier destination for wine and cheese is traveling to Italy to share […]

1shareI finished my workday yesterday by doing a quick search online for commentary about the play I was about to see at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (2750 Granville St). The most intriguing post was from cast member Scott Bellis: It’s opening night for #PrideAndPrejudice @theArtsClub. It’s a beautiful adaptation and we have a great […]

69sharesThe JFL NorthWest Comedy Fest is bringing some of comedy’s top talent to Vancouver this month including the incomparable Wanda Sykes. Wanda Sykes in Vancouver Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver BC When: Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Doors 6:00pm Show 7:00pm. Tickets: On sale now Wanda Sykes has been called “one of the funniest stand-up comics” […]

0sharesHave you ever tried to get your partner out to yoga with you? Or, are you and your partner both avid yogis? In either case, it just might be time to try Contact Partner Yoga at YYoga. Yoga Date Night After 7 years of sold out Yoga Date Night workshops, join Chris Brandt for what […]

0sharesEnjoy a different kind of Vancouver walking tour as you step into some snowshoes and discover the connection between the pristine North Shore mountain snow and our drinking water. Metro Vancouver is hosting a dozen watershed snowshoe tours on Mount Seymour this winter where you can learn about your local water supply in a fun […]

118sharesIn Downtown Vancouver, we spend a lot of time looking out at the North Shore. Rainbows cut across dark rain clouds, fresh powdery snow covers peaks, and on those really clear days I swear you can see every individual evergreen on the slopes that reach all the way down to Burrard Inlet. Going back 50 […]

3sharesThe BC Sports Hall of Fame will celebrate Family Day with their annual Red Mitten Weekend happening February 6th to February 8th, 2016. Red Mitten Weekend at BC Sports Hall of Fame Do you still have some red mittens that helped support Canadian athletes from coast to coast? Bring them to the BC Sports Hall […]