1shareAttending Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker is like going to a massive, unforgettable Christmas party; there are children running around, adults dressed up in their finest, snacks and drinks for all, and a hugely amusing performance put on (mainly) by the kids. This is the seventh year that Goh Ballet, known for its distinguished pre-professional program, […]

73sharesOne of our favourite places on the planet, Salt Spring Island, is a pleasure to enjoy at any time of year but the island really comes alive at Christmas. In true West Coast style, December days can be spent exploring a forest by the ocean, sipping seasonal cocktails in front of a fire, or picking […]

1shareThis Christmas you are invited to Light a Life at Canuck Place. When you make a donation this holiday season you can light a virtual light to honour or celebrate someone special in your life. Image courtesy of Canuck Place Light a Life at Canuck Place A donation of any amount will allow you to […]

1shareThe 2016 Hope in Shadows calendar is now for sale and you can scoop one up from your local Megaphone Magazine vendor, located on a bustling street corner in Vancouver or Victoria. There are a few layers to the Hope in Shadows project, starting with the photographs that go in the calendars. Hope in Shadows, […]

1shareIt’s not often that you get to see behind the curtain before the show begins, but ever since I shadowed the EComm team at the Grandview Save-On-Foods earlier this month, I couldn’t wait to try online grocery ordering for myself. The perfect opportunity arose when I invited my sister on a ski weekend to Manning […]

9sharesVancouver DJs The Funk Hunters are back in town from touring internationally to play two hometown shows at The Commodore Ballroom on December 22nd (sold out) and December 23rd. Photo Credit: Mark Brennan The Funk Hunters Hometown Shows Where: Tuesday, December 22nd & Wednesday, December 23rd When: The Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville Street) Tickets: Available […]

1shareAt 5.3 million square feet, and with approximately 30.8 million visitors each year, West Edmonton Mall has been Alberta’s top tourist attraction for the past three decades. However, as John and I discovered on our recent tour of wild rose country, there’s much more to Alberta’s capital city than its epic shopping mecca. Where to […]

92sharesBrentwood in Burnaby is hosting a full schedule of holiday entertainment, complete with choir music, live performers, and of course visits with Santa. Holiday Entertainment at Brentwood Saturday Activities Coming up on December 19th, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, enjoy aerial performances, balloon artisans, holiday stilt walkers, cotton candy artisans, live canvas painter, 2 DJs, and […]

4sharesI’m pretty sure that when I’m traveling you are able to tell where I’m from with just one look. My usual wardrobe consists of a Vancouver Whitecaps FC t-shirt, a local craft brewery hoodie, or my Ole Originals “VAN” shirt. If you also want to show everyone that you love where you’re from, here are […]

1share“When it’s ugly and raining in the (Fraser) Valley, and you think there’s no where to go or nothing to do, chances are Manning has snow – and it’s a winter wonderland up here.” Robyn Barker is one of the many friendly faces I met this past weekend at Manning Park — a Provincial Park […]