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  • DINING/OREGON

    The EVOO Dinner Show, Cannon Beach

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 28, 2012

    Dinner at the EVOO Cooking School was one of the highlights of my stay in Cannon Beach. This well-loved foodie destination includes a cute but stocked gift shop, free Saturday » Read More

  • OREGON/SPA

    Hallmark Resort: Elements by the Sea

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 27, 2012

    Visiting Elements by the Sea spa was a matter of a few flights of steps down from my room followed by a short walk to the Hallmark Resort lobby elevator. » Read More

  • VANCOUVER/WINE

    Wildebeest Hosts Wines of Portugal

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 27, 2012

    I was invited to experience a wide range of Portuguese wines at a luncheon hosted at the still-hot Wildebeest in Gastown yesterday. We tasted eight wines in the downstairs wine » Read More

  • HOLIDAYS/VANCOUVER

    Luminescence for the Holidays

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 26, 2012

    Awhile back, I featured the opening of the Luminescence exhibit at the Vancouver Aquarium. Luminescence unleashes the many ways that animals create and reflect light in nature. Through several exhibits, » Read More

  • MOVIES/VANCOUVER

    Vancity Theatre: December Cinema Salon

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 26, 2012

    Each month, Melanie Friesen invites a distinguished guest to Vancity Theatre’s Cinema Salon, in order to present his/her favourite film. After the screening, both audience and speaker have the opportunity » Read More

  • LODGING/OREGON

    Hallmark Resort at Cannon Beach

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 26, 2012

    Hallmark Resort is located just outside of Cannon Beach’s tiny village. Oceanfront rooms with balconies face out to Haystack Rock, one of Oregon coast’s iconic landmarks. Check in was done » Read More

  • OREGON/TRAVEL

    Training it to Portland, Oregon

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 23, 2012

    My Oregon adventure began with a scenic journey aboard Amtrak Cascades. In about eight hours, we pulled into Portland’s Union Station, moments from my downtown hotel for the night. I » Read More

  • SHOPPING/VANCOUVER

    Pirate Joe’s Surfaces in Kitsilano

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 23, 2012

    In case you hadn’t seen my tweets from a couple of weeks back, Pirate Joe’s has opened shop in Vancouver, on West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano. Having lived in California » Read More

  • MUSIC/VANCOUVER

    MusicFest Van Suspends Operations

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 22, 2012

    Early Music Vancouver is saddened by the recent news that MusicFest Vancouver (formerly Festival Vancouver) has suspended operations. Since this festival’s inception in 2000, Early Music Vancouver has enjoyed a » Read More

  • PHOTOGRAPHY/URBAN GEAR

    Lowepro’s Adventura Camera Bags

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 20, 2012

    Lowepro has a pretty large range of camera bags on the market (I’m a particular fan of the Passport Sling, one of the bags I reviewed earlier this year). I » Read More

  • AUTOMOTIVE/TRAVEL

    Chevy Equinox

    Chevy Equinox: Tech Fun + Safety

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 16, 2012

    My husband and I recently hit the road south with a Chevrolet Equinox for Taste of Tulalip, an indulgent weekend of food and wine in Western Washington. As we started » Read More

  • EXHIBITIONS/WASHINGTON

    Tulalip’s Hibulb Cultural Center

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 15, 2012

    Last August, the Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve opened its doors to the public. A 30-year vision was realized with the opening of the 23,000 square foot facility » Read More

  • LUXURY HOTELS/WASHINGTON

    Tulalip Resort and Casino

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 14, 2012

    Part of our weekend Taste of Tulalip experience was a two night stay at the Tulalip Resort and Casino in Washington State. “In 1855, with the signing of the Point » Read More

  • WASHINGTON/WINE

    Taste of Tulalip: Sip, Savour, Learn

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 14, 2012

    After Friday evening’s big Celebration Dinner, the Taste of Tulalip continued with a series of events throughout Saturday. As part of the All Access Pass ($225 per person), we attended » Read More

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