There’s something special about Surrey Canada Day. It could be the food trucks that roll up each year, dishing up everything from kettle corn and smoothies to burgers and poutine. It could be the abundance of exhibitor tents and activations, engaging everyone from kids to adults with interactive displays, activities, and helpful information. Perhaps it’s […]

Lionel Richie is bringing his “All The Hits All Night Long” summer tour to Vancouver this week with special guest CeeLo Green. The multi-platinum selling artist, five-time Grammy winner and music icon will kick off the hit-filled shows, featuring songs from the Commodores to today, on Thursday, May 29th at Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena. […]

Whitecaps FC have teamed up with Purolator Tackle Hunger to support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. On Saturday, May 24th, food bank volunteers will be set up in front of BC Place Stadium on Terry Fox Plaza at 2:30pm, ahead of the 4:00pm kick-off, to collect your donations of non-perishable food items. The first 400 […]

The CBCMusic.ca Festival will bring some top talent to Deer Lake Park on June 14th, giving fans a chance to enjoy great live music outdoors this summer. CBC Music Festival Lineup The CBCMusic.ca Festival will be hosted by Jian Ghomeshi, with special co-host appearances by CBC’s Stephen Quinn, Tom Power, Grant Lawrence, CBC News Vancouver […]

Nominees for the 32nd annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards (“The Jessies”) have just been announced and winners will be awarded at a ceremony on Monday, June 23, 2014 at the Commodore Ballroom. The list of nominees reflects a full year of excellence in local theatre, showing appreciation for everything from costume and lighting design to […]

The Fair at the PNE has announced their concert lineup for the season, bringing in big names and legends for over a dozen performances on top of their regular (and new) entertainment and attractions. Photo credit: Michael Kwan & Michael Kwan & [travelfox] on Flickr Running from Saturday, August 16, 2014 to Monday, September 1, […]

Mark your calendars for Burnaby Heights’ Hats Off Day 2014 happening Saturday, June 7th. This epic street party along Hastings is when Heights merchants “take their hats off” to their community and their customers, and the entire Heights community celebrates together. It’s a huge, one-day extravaganza featuring a colourful main-street style parade with real local […]

Two of my favourite things — Okanagan wine and Salt Spring Island — are coming together on June 16th as Hastings Country House Hotel launches its Chefs Across the Water series for the season. Chefs Across the Water 2014 The 5th Annual guest chef program brings distinguished chefs to the Hastings House kitchen for a […]

Yesterday was the International Day Against Homophobia and last year, Vancouver Whitecaps FC participated by changing their online profile images to rainbow logos. This year, they took it up another notch and released a rainbow scarf for everyone to show their support along with the team. Whitecaps FC Pride Scarf, in partnership with Gameday Merchandising. […]

The Beer Battle Royale will see four BC breweries go head to head in the Doolin’s ring for total beer glory. The concept is simple and the reward is great: Whoever sells out their keg first will reign as a Doolin’s featured tap for all of June. What: The Beer Battle Royale Where: Doolin’s, 654 […]