Semiahmoo Resort and Spa is an easy over-the-border hop for Vancouver and the Lower Mainland (a 90-minute drive from Seattle if you’re headed north). The resort’s a perfect spot for » Read More
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June 5, 2015
What if restaurant diners could provide a meal to someone in need while enjoying their own? The answer to this question is Mealshare. The devoted five-member team is out to » Read More
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June 3, 2015
One third of the food we eat depends on bees for pollination. How we manage and protect our world is vital to the survival of bees. With this in mind, » Read More
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June 2, 2015
In case you’ve not yet heard, 80’s new wave wonders Culture Club are now on tour and performing two shows in the Lower Mainland this summer. All original members will » Read More
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June 2, 2015
Gondolas are at once a key iconic symbol of Venice, their majestic, slender shapes filling just about every canal in the city. Gondoliers are happy to guide tourists through Ventian » Read More
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May 29, 2015
As some of you know, I lived in Holland for eight years and would frequent Amsterdam on day trips from Amersfoort, a mere half hour direct train ride separating the » Read More
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May 13, 2015
Lower Mainland walkers and runners, get ready for another fun race! On July 12, Rocky Mountain Soap Company is hosting a 5km and 10km run/walk at Burnaby Lake Regional Park. » Read More
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May 11, 2015
Last week, a group of local writers and media were invited to Gastown’s Blacktail Florist Restaurant + Lounge to help celebrate all things Etsy. The Canadian contingent of the popular » Read More
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May 7, 2015
Alberta’s culinary scene was in full force this week as five regional chefs were brought to Granville Island’s Edible Canada for an evening of enlightened dining, AB-style.
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May 6, 2015
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
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May 6, 2015
If you’re looking for a pretty, easy-to-wear strappy sandal that’ll work with just about everything in your summer wardrobe, look no further than KEEN’s new City of Palms sandal. From » Read More
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May 5, 2015
Last week, I featured several Phoenix and Scottsdale restaurants. Here’s part two of that series. Bootleggers Modern American Smokehouse A visit to these parts wouldn’t be complete without a proper » Read More
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May 4, 2015
Vancouver-based Fighting Chance Productions (FCP) lavishes comical touches on composer Stephen Sondheim and book author James Lapine’s collaborative musical Into the Woods, now on at the Jericho Arts Centre. While » Read More
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April 30, 2015
As I entered ORU Restaurant’s modern dining room graced by Joseph Wu’s unique origami light sculpture, I was once again reminded of how lucky we are to have such a » Read More
