For the first time ever, oenophiles, vintners, other wine industry, and friends from all across Canada will descend upon Vancouver to find out who is Best Sommelier of Canada. Presented by the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers the day long competition takes place at Rogers Arena starting at 9am on September 5, 2017. The live…
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Audi of Richmond Flagship Opens
This week, Audi of Richmond opened the doors to its stunning, new state-of-the-art, building at 5600 Parkwood Cr. in the Richmond Auto Mall. At over 100,000sq feet the new building is the largest in new car showroom in Metro Vancouver and one of the largest in the country. Owner’s Cowell Auto Group, which is…
London 7s wraps up HSBC Sevens Series 2017
This past weekend, the 2016-17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series wrapped up with the London 7s tournament at Twickenham Stadium in West London. As expected from the home of rugby, the final leg of the 10 tournament Rugby Sevens Series was a raucous atmosphere of 35,000 each day. The Feast of Rugby theme brought an array…
Documenting The Watershed at Gateway Theatre
Now on stage at the Gateway Theatre in Richmond, The Watershed is an interesting and topical piece of documentary theatre. Originally commissioned for the Arts and Culture program of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games, Annabel Soutar’s The Watershed followers her and her family on an exploration of the Nation’s precarious fresh water supply. Although…
Salute to Vimy Ridge 100 Anniversary.
This weekend marks the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. This First World War battle was a defining moment for Canada with special significance for the West Coast, through its connection to Major-General Arthur Currie. The former Victoria High School teacher worked his way from a bottom-rung member of the militia to become…
Celebration Of Light announces 2017 competitors
The Honda Celebration of Light has revealed the 2017 competitors for the annual summer fireworks festival. Canada’s largest fireworks festival brings thousands to the shores around English Bay July 29, August 2 & August 5 at 10pm each evening. Since its inception millions of spectators have welcomed fireworks crews from around the world for awe-inspiring…
Friday Find – Acura RDX
The Acura RDX was a perfect vehicle for our recent road trip to Tigh Na Mara Resort in Parksville, BC. The compact luxury SUV has the comfort and styling to make a long drive a pleasure and the long wait for at BC Ferries pass with ease. The sleek style makes it look good on…