Dining Out For Life is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with over a hundred participating restaurants who will be donating 25% of their total food sales from breakfast, lunch, and dinner to the campaign on Tuesday, March 25th. Dining Out For Life is BC’s largest restaurant fundraiser and it benefits two great Vancouver charities: […]

The Hugs for Hunger Food Bank fundraiser is happening on the first day of spring as it supports the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, while you get to shed your lonely winter shell and hug some cuddly characters for the cause. Photo courtesy of Spring Ad Throughout the day on Thursday, March 20, 2014 five teams […]

BC’s first province-wide We Heart Local Partnership Program is here. It’s the best way to find local food, making it easy for consumers who are looking for local options. The We Heart Local Partnership Program is designed to provide greater consumer recognition for businesses and restaurants across BC offering local products or ingredients. The We […]

This post has been contributed by Ben Hill, Communications Volunteer with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). I have been following SPES since I moved into the West End almost a decade ago and I have been a member for two years. I wanted to offer the team an opportunity to share their news, events, […]

The Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (“VOKRA”) is hosting their 3rd annual Oscar Party at the Morrissey on Sunday. VOKRA is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing cats around the Lower Mainland and placing them in foster homes, covering costs and providing support. Their Oscar parties combine a red carpet experience with an evening of […]