The stunning Museum of Anthropology building designed by Arthur Erickson. Located at the University of British Columbia (UBC) near Vancouver, BC

1shareHaving a dream backed by a lifelong passion is one thing, but it takes a leap faith – and a lot of perseverance – to make that dream a reality. Local singer/songwriter Joline Baylis has embarked on a journey to make music her career, punching out of day job and committing to her dream of […]

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1shareOn a gloriously sunny Friday afternoon I was whisked away by Sky Helicopters for a meeting at their hangar in Pitt Meadows. Taking off from the helipad on Waterfront Road in Downtown Vancouver, as PA announcements from cruise ships docked at Canada Place echoed throughout the harbour, I hopped in for one unique ride. Sky […]

2sharesThis post has been contributed by Kathleen Stormont, Fundraising and Communications Specialist with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). I have been following SPES since I moved into the West End a decade ago and I have been a member for three years. I wanted to offer the team an opportunity to share their news, […]

33sharesThis morning the FIFA Women’s World Cup Countdown Clock at YVR, which now displays just 29 days until kickoff of the World Cup in Canada, will be on the move to a new, prominent location in Vancouver. Photo credit: Canada Soccer on Flickr Countdown Clock on the Move Throughout the day today and over the […]

1shareThe 11th annual Surrey International Children’s Festival takes place May 21st to 23rd at the Surrey Arts Centre and Bear Creek Park, celebrating the arts with a full weekend of entertainment and activities. Surrey International Children’s Festival 2015 Dates: Thursday, May 21st to Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 Times: Thursday & Friday 9:00am to 2:30pm; Saturday […]

4sharesDirect Insurance presents the BC Sports Hall of Fame Banquet of Champions on May 28th at the Vancouver Convention Centre, honouring outstanding athletes and members of the athletic community in BC. Banquet of Champions 2015 Date: Thursday, May 28, 2015 Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm (reception) to 6:30pm-10:00pm (dinner, ceremony) Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West (Ballroom D) 1055 […]

64sharesFor years I’ve bought and used Geisha Ink’s liquid eyeliner, not because its products are consistently listed as a “must-have” in fashion magazines like Vogue and InStyle (which they are) but simply because it’s best eyeliner available–it’s long-lasting yet super easy to wash of. With a Japanese woman in a kimono gracing all its packaging, […]

1sharePresented by: GO Fest is Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival, taking place Victoria Day Long Weekend it’s packed with four full day of events and activities that celebrate outdoor recreation. Launched last year, this multi-faceted festival offers a chance to stroll through the hustle and bustle of an action-packed Whistler weekend or join in the fun […]