The popular West Coast community of Tofino, BC adds another reason to visit the Long Beach community in the lead up the Summer. On June 10th a unique event, Vans Duct Tape Festival descends upon the popular Cox Bay Beach Inspired by the legacy of the Vans Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitational longboarding series, Vans…
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3rd Annual BC Cider Week opens tomorrow
The Northwest Cider Association’s (NWCA) third annual BC Cider Week gets underway from tomorrow, April 28th until May 7th. The ten-day celebration of the art of craft cider includes cider-centric events, tastings and festivities throughout the province. Tasting events from Kelowna to Vancouver Island include festivals, tap take overs, cider pairing meals, limited edition ciders…
HSBC Canada Sevens burns up the BC Place
Canada Sevens burned up the pitch this weekend bringing in nearly 80,000 fans to BC Place. In its second year the HCBS Canada Sevens tournament, Vancouverites have really taken to the the exciting sevens rugby game. Excitement on and off the pitch creates a buzz like no other sporting event in town. Packing 45 high-scoring,…
2017 Curry Cup Championship winner
Monday, March 6, a sold out crowd at Heritage Hall took part in the fourth annual Curry Cup competition at Heritage Hall. Eight acclaimed chefs from around Vancouver faced-off in a heated competition to determine which curry would reign supreme. The results were both traditional and unexpected with the competing chefs offering sweet, to spicy…
BC Home + Garden Show 2017 opens tomorrow
With just a month to go before spring arrives, now is the time to start planning your projects at the 2017 BC Home + Garden Show. Opening tomorrow, through February 26, 2017, at BC Place Stadium the 46th annual show fills the stadium with everything to give you fresh ideas for the coming year. With…
Picks of the Week – February 8, 2017
After the Winter we’ve been having, a long weekend is just what we need. Let’s find some entertainment for the picks of the week Giddy Up: You can’t miss the White Big Top home to Odysseo by Cavalia at Olympic Village until February 26 Kicks: Step out to Broadway Across Canada’s presentation of Kinky Boots, playing the…
Who will be BC’s Best Sommelier?
Today, the 3rd Annual Best Sommelier of BC Competition takes place at Rogers Arena’s Captains Lounge and the public is welcomed to watch the 16 sommeliers compete to become the best of 2017. Presented by the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers British Columbia Chapter (CAPS BC) the Best Sommelier of BC Competition begins with a written exam…