Talk about a bad day at the office: American playwright David Mamet’s 1992 two-hander Oleanna is the ultimate horror story. Presented in the intimate Havana Theatre, director Evan Frayne has » Read More
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BRITISH COLUMBIA/LUXURY HOTELS
May 8, 2014
When I stayed at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria, BC last year, I featured the amenities, dining, service, and attention to detail in the rooms and throughout the hotel. » Read More
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May 7, 2014
No bells, no whistles, fireworks or special-effects; no farcical plot or outrageous slapstick: how can a play about two people having a “chummy” conversation over a few drinks possibly captivate » Read More
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May 7, 2014
Last week was the Fifth Annual Social Media Camp, held in Victoria, BC. On this trip, I decided to fly with Harbour Air. I hadn’t yet experienced a seaplane flight » Read More
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May 6, 2014
Big news last weekend! I received the 2014 Best Personal Blog Award at the Fifth Annual Social Media Awards on Friday, May 2. The room was packed with Social Media » Read More
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May 6, 2014
Faye seems to possess powers that others don’t. But when someone close to her is murdered and she fails to either see it coming or prevent it, she questions the belief » Read More
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May 5, 2014
Axis Theatre, renowned for the acclaimed Number 14, premiered its first new creation for adult audiences in over a decade, RIP! A Winkle in Time. Conceptualized by playwright KC Brown, the » Read More
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May 1, 2014
Now in its fourth year, the Vancouver Mini Maker Faire (VMMF) will return to the PNE Forum on June 7 and 8 to inspire DIY enthusiasts at the East Vancouver family-friendly event. Diverse Makers » Read More
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April 30, 2014
Wandering off in our Volvo XC60 (this sporty, very comfortable car handles the country roads so nicely!) on a late afternoon drive to Harrison Hot Springs, we parked right at » Read More
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April 29, 2014
While at Rowena’s Inn on the River, my husband and I dined one evening at River’s Edge Restaurant and spent a cozy early afternoon enjoying tea service inside the Inn. » Read More
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BRITISH COLUMBIA/LUXURY HOTELS
April 28, 2014
From the moment you drive down the lane with a commanding view of the Harrison River, a sense of relaxation sets in. Rowena’s Inn on the River is a gorgeous » Read More
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April 22, 2014
The 12th Annual EAT! Vancouver Food and Cooking Festival will return to BC Place Stadium from May 30 to June 1. [Rob Feenie at EAT! Vancouver] Featured chefs on the Food Network » Read More
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April 21, 2014
The Ninth Annual Vancouver International Burlesque Festival will return to town from May 1 to 3 at the Vogue Theatre. An original collaboration between Screaming Chicken Theatrical Society and Sweet » Read More
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April 18, 2014
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery has just taken further steps to help BC’s endangered wildlife, including the burrowing owl for which the winery is named. The winery used funds raised in » Read More
