1shareThe 19th annual Taste BC fundraising event, that pairs food and drink with helping out a deserving local cause, returns Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Hoted by Liberty Wine Merchants locations. Proceeds will once again support the BC Children’s Hospital’s Oak Tree Clinic. Follow Taste BC on Facebook and Twitter for more information.

2sharesThe City of Vancouver has announced that the Granville Bridge will be undergoing seismic upgrades throughout 2013. Beginning this month, expansion joint replacements will take place which will result in closures between 12:00am and 5:00am from March to November. There will also be daytime lane closures from June to October. While the bridge itself isn’t […]

0sharesThe Social Media Awards are a new campaign aimed to shine a spotlight on students and businesses that are making a difference in the online realm. They are a product of the Social Media Network which is comprised of university students, industry professionals, and recent graduates from various BC post secondary institutions with the goal […]

1shareVictoria is hosting its annual WordCamp event this Saturday, January 12, 2013 at UVic. This one-day conference covers all things WordPress, which has come a long way from simply being a blogging platform. WordPress actually powers many of the world’s most popular websites (including CNN, New York Times, GM, and more) and is still a […]

1shareWhat happens when you combine a record snowfall at the airport and holiday travel? A little bit a chaos. Add snowfall up and down the West Coast and a blizzard moving across the Midwest and you’ve got delays splashed across every notification board. John and I were heading to Iowa on December 19th, the day […]

1shareRacing across my Twitter streams this afternoon was the news that the Waldorf Hotel in East Vancouver was closing its doors and soon a link to the official press release appeared: Rest In Peace @WaldorfHotel. Thank you for an amazing 3 years as an arts and culture hub in our city http://t.co/dUvQi0w6 — Vancouver Is […]

1shareVancouver has a wide selection of public art that is supported by various city or government branches, organizations, or private supporters. A few pieces that were installed around town during the Vancouver Biennale art campaign have since stayed on as legacy works. One of which is 217.5 Arc x 13′ by Bernar Venet of France, […]

0sharesMajor League Soccer and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC released their season schedule this morning after previously announcing that our opening game at home would be against Toronto FC on March 2nd. John and I jumped into being season ticket holders last year and renewed last October after discovering just how great the Whitecaps supporter experience […]

0sharesNominations are now open for the 2013 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards in Vancouver. This is the 30th anniversary of the awards which celebrate women in various fields who have inspired, educated, and paved the way for future generations. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr Since 1984, the awards have paid tribute to 374 outstanding […]

4sharesTwo lovely ladies in my life are engaged to be married to the men that make their lives complete. Being involved with both ceremonies, I have had wedding on the brain for the last few weeks and have put together a list of upcoming bridal shows that will help brides to be plan their special […]