159sharesThe 22nd annual Victoria Film Festival (“VFF”) invites you to bring your eyeballs to theatre screens around BC’s capital city to celebrate feature films and enjoy cinematic events February 5-14, 2016. Victoria Film Festival The Victoria Film Festival is Vancouver Island’s largest and longest-running film festival. Celebrating 22 years, VFF screens over 100 films over […]

4sharesVariety – The Children’s Charity, is planning a spectacular celebration for the 50th anniversary of its Show of Hearts Telethon. Happening Valentine’s Day weekend (February 13 & 14, 2016) festivities will be hosted by ET Canada’s Erin Cebula at The Centre in Downtown Vancouver and will also be live on Global BC from The Theatre […]

39sharesIt’s the time of year when everyone starts new lifestyle trends, whether that’s eating better, working out more, or cutting out a vice. Unfortunately it’s also flu season. Last night I went online to order a grocery delivery for today — yes I ordered by 10:00pm and had groceries at my door in the morning […]

1shareStardust Roller Rink was a staple of growing up in the Surrey area and just as Amy Reid writes in The Now Newspaper, everyone has a Stardust story. In fact in my popular post “Signs You Grew Up in Surrey in the 90s” Stardust in Whalley is the site of some of the most-recalled memories. […]

1shareComedy Greats and the Best of the West converge in Vancouver for the inaugural JFL NorthWest festival from Thursday, February 18 to Saturday, February 27, 2016 at multiple venues across the city. JFL NorthWest Comedy Fest NorthWest Comedy Fest and Just For Laughs have joined forces to present JFL NorthWest, Vancouver’s comedy festival presenting some […]

26sharesThe 54th annual Vancouver International Boat Show cruises into BC Place and around Granville Island this month with demos, activities, rides, skills training, and more. Vancouver International Boat Show Western Canada’s largest consumer boating event will have hands-on skills training at Granville Island, in-water boat displays and free boat rides. Take the free water shuttle […]

1shareMiss604 is pleased to partner with YWCA Metro Vancouver to present YWCA Skate Night at Robson Square next week. YWCA Skate Night at Robson Square Where: Robson Square ice rink (between Hornby and Howe, Downtown Vancouver) When: Friday, January 15, 2016 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm Admission is free or by donation to the YWCA, and […]

4sharesThere are some rather unique ways to raise funds and awareness for local animal shelters, in fact I once spent a few hours inside a kennel at the SPCA a few years ago, and we’ve heard about the local cafe with cats. Now, there is Bunny Yoga. Bunny Yoga Class When: Sunday, January 24, 2016 […]

115sharesThree days ago, Christian LeBlanc uploaded a video to YouTube called “This Is Why I Fly A Drone”, and since that time it has been viewed over 26,000 times (to date). On a chilly winter day, the travel vlogger captured a very “Canadian” moment as families and friends gathered to ice skate on what appears […]

1shareDo you know a woman whose outstanding achievements contribute to the well-being and future of Metro Vancouver? Do you know of a business or organization that supports the wellness and diverse needs of its employees? Consider nominating a woman or workplace for a YWCA Women of Distinction Award! YWCA Women of Distinction Award Nominations Nominations […]