0sharesSweet treats for a sweet cause! National Cupcake Day returns February 24th in support of SPCAs and Humane Societies across Canada. National Cupcake Day 2014 National Cupcake Day is the most delicious way to show your support for animals in need of your help. By baking delicious treats for friends, family and co-workers in exchange […]

3sharesI’m a big fan of Vancouver’s museums and galleries, including the BC Sports Hall of Fame which is located right at BC Place. From February 8th until February 10th they’ll be celebrating Family Day in BC along with the 4th anniversary of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. Red Mitten Weekend at BC Sports Hall of […]

25sharesThe Vancouver Curling Club and Curl BC are excited to host 16 teams from across the province at the Canadian Direct BC Men’s Curling Championships Presented by Automation One next week. Photo credit: John Biehler on Flickr From February 5th until February 9th, the legacy curling facility from the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games […]

7sharesSquamish Valley Music Festival announced their biggest lineup yet this morning with top acts including Enimen, Bruno Mars, and Arcade Fire. The festival that started out as a big ol’ party in a field up the Sea to Sky Highway is reaching new heights with am impressive range of talent this year. Squamish Valley Music […]

0sharesLaunching just in time for Family Day in BC, Science World at TELUS World of Science invites everyone to get on board and experience their new feature exhibition, LEGO® Travel Adventure, opening Saturday, February 1, 2014, presented by Vancouver International Airport (“YVR”). LEGO Travel Adventure at Science World Imagine becoming a pilot, sailor or racecar […]

29sharesThe 2nd Annual Pet Lover Show is returning to TRADEX in Abbotsford where you can celebrate every aspect of being a pet parent and pet enthusiast. Dates: Saturday, February 15 & Sunday, February 16, 2014 Times: 10:00am to 6:00pm Saturday and 10:00am to 5:00pm Sunday Where: TRADEX: 1190 Cornell Street, Abbotsford, BC Tickets: Available online […]

0sharesVIVA Vancouver Robson Redux is a new local competition for design ideas that will temporarily transform the 800 block of Robson Street this summer. In the past we’ve had Pop Rocks loungers, PICNURBIA, and a cedar plank patio and the city is looking for fresh and exciting concepts. 2011. Photo credit: Maurice Li & Maurice […]

4shares“Remember when the Olympics were here?” John and I ask each other this nostalgic question every now and then. It was an amazing time for us; covering the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, riding along with the torch relay, attending press conferences, ziplining over Robson Street, and cheering our hearts out for every Canadian athlete and […]

46sharesThe Campaign for Real Ale’s Vancouver chapter — CAMRA Vancouver — is broadening its horizons and welcoming one and all to CiderWISE, a cider and gluten free beer tasting event. More and more people are finding themselves gluten-intolerant and that can make enjoying craft beer difficult, however more and more gluten-free options exist, such as […]

1shareThe PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is on now until February 2nd, presenting groundbreaking work in the live performing arts. The PuSh Festival expands the horizons of Vancouver artists and audiences with work that is visionary, genre-bending, multi-disciplined, startling and original. The Festival showcases acclaimed international, Canadian and local artists and mixes them together with […]