0sharesIt’s April in Vancouver and that means cherry blossoms, bike rides, festivals, Earth Day activities, and much more to enjoy out in the sunshine (and occasionally in the rain). Spring is here and so are my April event listings. The following events have been submitted by readers via my contact form and I update this […]

97sharesTickets for Vancouver Whitecaps FC already provide a great value and the club is about to offer even more incentive to locals, getting you into the stands to cheer for our boys in blue and white. Starting today, you can save up to 40% on tickets to upcoming matches including: Real Salt Lake, Dallas, Edmonton, […]

0sharesLast week Live Nation announced Mumford and Sons will be playing Holland Park in Surrey and yesterday their latest Concerts in the Park series was unveiled: fun. along with Tegan and Sara will be performing at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 5:00pm. Photo credit: colink. on Flickr On the […]

82sharesVancouver Bach Choir presents Phantom of the Opera for one show only on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 8:00pm at The Orpheum. This specially commissioned work from Canadian composer Andrew Downing was created to underscore and enrich the legendary silent film of the same name. The choir and a hand-picked chamber ensemble will perform the […]

0shares2014 Tulips of the Valley Festival Info The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival attracts crowds south of the border but in our own backyard, the Tulips of the Valley Festival paints Agassiz with all the colours of the season. Opening April 17, 2013 the festival here only lasts as long as the blooms, which is about […]

1shareThe Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is now open for 2013, running from April 1st until April 30th in Washington State around La Conner and Mount Vernon. You can drive to various tulip, daffodil and iris fields and events or do a cycling tour. There are dozens of locations for activities with Tulip Town (15002 Bradshaw […]

0sharesThe Burnaby Heights Merchants Association is known for its engagement with the community, especially with the annual Hats Off Day festival (which I have sponsored for the last few years). Now they’re hosting a contest called “Park It Where Your Heart Is” to highlight 20 free parking lots along the Heights and the 350 businesses […]

189sharesKnown for its electronics selection, Best Buy has recently expanded its online assortment to include new product categories such as Health and Wellness, Baby, Beauty, Fashion, Home and Lifestyle and more. From luggage, baby blankets, and bedroom furniture to exercise equipment and lipstick — you can now get it all at Best Buy online. One […]

1shareBroadway Across Canada recently announced its 2013/2014 line-up of musical theatre productions that they’re bringing to Vancouver over the next year including Les Miserables June 12th to June 23rd, 2013. Photo credit: Deen van Meer. “One Day More” The Company of the New 25th Anniversary of Les Miserables. Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th […]

0sharesRainy days are just a part of living in Vancouver and when the sun shines for a few days in a row — revealing lush, green, natural views — we all remember its benefits. In fact you could almost say that the best part of Vancouver is all the rain because it makes us appreciate […]