The Occupy Vancouver event began today in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery to show solidarity for Occupy Wall Street and to voice opinions and concerns over our own issues with the economy, politics, and everything in between. Twitpic from GlobalBC courtesy of Jennifer Palmer “The grassroots protests had Canadians expressing their disenchantment with the […]

The 30th Annual Vancouver International Film Festival wrapped up last night at the closing gala following a screening of The Kid With a Bike by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. With the end of the festival comes the awards, both juried and as-voted by the fans. Canadian Images Shaw Media Award for Best Canadian Feature Film […]

Something I’ve come to appreciate in recent years is the Brewmaster’s Dinner. While you may have had wine pairings with your meal courses, just wait until you have perfectly matched brews to go with everything from your salad to your banana cream pie. If you haven’t yet discovered this wonderful culinary experience you’re in luck […]

It was 43 years ago today that crab sculpture was installed in front of the Museum of Vancouver and Planetarium in Kitsilano. Photo credit: Lester Chung on Flickr The stainless steel piece by George Norris takes inspiration from a First Nations legend that told of a crab guarding the entrance to the harbour [source]. The […]

The West Coast Women’s Show, the ultimate entertainment, beauty, and health expo, returns to Tradex in Abbotsford next week. Show highlights this year include HGTV’s Colin & Justin in the celebrity speaker series, TLC’s Cake Boss: Next Great Baker Jay Qualls on the Kitchen Stage, and RoseMarie Pierce on the Health & Wellness stage. Hours […]