Sunday night in London the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), presented their honourees for the best in national and international films with the BAFTA Awards. Seen as the British equivalent of the Oscars, it’s often a precursor of how the Academy Awards will play out in a few weeks. The British-American film,…
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver celebrates its history in The Roof Restaurant
This year, Vancouver’s Castle In The City, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver turns 75 and the grande dame is getting a $12million dollar lobby renovation to celebrate. The heritage designated hotel will be revived with a new aura of luxury when the upgrades are completed later this year. To coincide with the renovations and anniversary, the…
Edible Canada House feeds the Olympic Spirit
Last year, Edible Canada at the Market hosted their inaugural Festival Under the Bridge, themed Street Eats & Beats. Over 1,500 Vancouverites packed this unique outdoor shindig, celebrating local talent and the city’s hottest food trucks. This year’s theme, Edible Canada House, takes its inspiration from the 2014 Sochi Winter Games to bring the Olympic Spirit back…
Get Ready for Summer Holidays at The Travel Expo
There’s still five weeks left of winter but it’s not too late to start thinking about your summer vacation plans. For one day only, The Travel Expo, sponsored by Flight Centre, brings together over 50 of Canada’s top travel companies to unveil their 2014 travel packages and updated destination information. It’s just what you need to…
Give the Gift of Theatre this Valentine’s Day.
In honour of Valentine’s coming up this week, Vancouver’s Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) has a special treat to offer your loved one. Dinner and a Show is always a great romantic evening, and seeing a show at Malkin Bowl is always a lovely summer night. Until midnight February 14th, get a great discounted rate…
Picks Of The Week – February 12, 2014
It’s that mid-February occasion that brings out the romance in loved ones but causes single people to cringe, Valentine’s Weekend has lots happening. Hoops: Get some action and laughter all in one when the Harlem Globetrotters hit the court at the Doug Mitchell Arena at UBC on Thursday Stage: The Arts Club Theatre Company’s latest…
Valentine’s Day & Chinese New Year at Wild Rice
Wild Rice may have closed their location downtown Vancouver but their location at The River Market in New Westminster is open to welcome you to their great Chinese home style cooking. This Valentine’s Day, the restaurant is having a one day only event for the occasion and to wrap up Chinese New Year too. The…