The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival returns April 1st to April 30th in Washington State, in the La Conner and Mount Vernon area, just a quick drive from the border. Our photos from Tulip Town, 2011 During your visit, you can drive to various tulip, daffodil and iris fields and events or do a cycling tour. […]

Ballet BC‘s next show, Trace, features three internationally-renowned choreographers fora triple-bill program at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre March 26th to March 28th, 2015. Ballet BC’s Trace Trace includes the Canadian Premiere of William Forsythe’s workwithinwork, a World Premiere by Walter Matteini, and the return of audience-favourite Petite Cérémonie by Medhi Walerski. Ballet BC Dancer Kirsten […]

Essential for afternoons at Third Beach, or breaks from volleyball on the sand in Kitsilano, Gallant & Jones has released the Vancouver Beach Chair for the season, a collaboration with local talented textiles designers KT&Paul. The Vancouver Beach Chair is all handmade with a solid frame and fabric back, designed and hand printed in Vancouver. […]

The Canadian Internet Marketing Conference (“CIMC”) is coming up March 28th to March 29th, 2015 at Quest University in Squamish, BC. Why I am Speaking on a Panel Let’s face it, the thought of “internet marketing” doesn’t always conjure up the most pleasant feelings as pop-up ads, spam email, and unwanted selling opportunities come to […]

The Vancouver International Auto Show is coming up March 24th to March 29th, 2015 and Honda Canada wants you to check out the action. On Tuesday, March 24th AJAC will announce their inaugural Green Car of the Year Award and Jack Poole Plaza will host exotics and supercars. Get into an electric vehicle on Wednesday […]

Cherry blossoms in February, a pod of orcas breaching under the Lions Gate Bridge, and Dan Mangan playing at the Vogue Theatre are all truly Vancouver experiences. I caught up with the local musician before his Canadian tour early this spring, which is soon to be followed by an extensive European circuit in April. “It […]

The cherry blossoms are in full bloom here in Vancouver, and now the calendar is finally catching up. With the official start of spring just around the corner, we’re getting ready to shed our winter layers and embrace the warmer temperatures. One layer that you may want to hang on to during this transition period […]

Those out early on the Sea Wall this morning were treated to quite the sight as four orcas were spotted in Burrard Inlet. Swimming as far up as Belcarra at the entrance to Indian Arm, and passing back through the inlet under Lions Gate Bridge, the whales made a rare appearance in the waters off […]

Grey Squirrels in Stanley Park – The tale of the Eastern Grey Squirrel in Vancouver, BC

The nominees for the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards have been announced, with a near record-setting number of remarkable women recognized for their contributions to their workplace, industry, and community. YWCA Women of Distinction Awards Nominees Congratulations to all of the nominees in the following categories: Business & the Professions Kathy Butler Wendy Chu Lawrie […]