The Go-Go’s, whose 2013 Vancouver gig was cancelled last-minute, made it up to their fans by coming through town to play a New Year’s Eve show at the River Rock » Read More
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December 31, 2013
This year posed no shortage of dining, arts, and cultural events around Vancouver. Out of hundreds of my Flickr photo sets, I’ve culled a few favourite 2013 event moments in » Read More
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December 31, 2013
Join thousands of Vancouverites by recycling your Christmas tree in early 2014 and help reduce our city’s environmental footprint. There are several ways to participate: – Drop off your Christmas » Read More
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December 30, 2013
Ballet BC has brought seasonal favourite, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, to town for a handful of performances at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Together with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (conducted by Toronto-born » Read More
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December 23, 2013
Last week, we took a sparkly-new white 2014 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD out for several drives around the Lower Mainland. As we’ve previously leased an S60 (while living in Western » Read More
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December 23, 2013
2013 has seen a wonderful mix of comedy, drama, musicals, and small productions around Vancouver. Again this year, I’ve rounded up our 10 favourites to share with you for 2013. » Read More
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December 20, 2013
As any kind of beer is normally a very personal tasting experience, there’s always a beer that will stand out and rank higher between beer lovers. Last week, we sampled » Read More
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December 18, 2013
Local Vancouver children’s charity, The KidSafe Project, has partnered with a tech startup to launch a new, original approach to fundraising for vulnerable children. A mobile coupon membership, Save Everyday » Read More
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December 17, 2013
This year, I turned 50 in style on an Arizona adventure with my dear husband. Add to that a few favourite memories closer to home and 2013 made for a » Read More
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December 16, 2013
Most of us have said it at least once by now: “I’m looking forward to a break.” That’s exactly what Pacific Theatre’s jolly Christmas Presence offers. At a time in » Read More
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December 13, 2013
If you’re looking for a new take on the Christmas spirit theme, then Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen will fit the bill, leaving you humming and smiling as you exit the Presentation » Read More
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December 13, 2013
The 170th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale about a mean-spirited, old miser is played out in the Downtown Eastside with a contemporary, local flavour. Bah! Humbug!, an annual » Read More
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December 12, 2013
How do you take your bivalves? Steamed, stewed, or nude? That’s the question Chewies Steam & Oyster Bar poses when you enter their world of fabulous oysters and Southern-inspired cuisine. » Read More
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December 12, 2013
A packed house including media filled the Cavalia White Big Top on Tuesday night for the opening of Odysseo in Vancouver. A large, round curtain with illuminated graphics stands in » Read More