The recently opened Victoria Public Market at The Hudson represents the long dream of the Victoria Downtown Public Market Society. With a goal of a year-round public market the VDPMS finally found the perfect location with the help of Townline Ventures, the redevelopers of the historic Hudson’s Bay Company store. The Hudson has been redeveloped…
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The Rio Theatre’s Corinne Lea recieves Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
With all the outcry over the closure of The Waldorf Hotel, it’s easy to miss a well-deserved accolade bestowed on another valued Eastside venue. The Rio Theatre has announced that owner and operator Corinne Lea (pictured) has been selected to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, a national award presented to persons of merit…
Christmas Markets & Holiday Fairs 2012
It’s that time of year, when our thoughts turn to the Holidays and gift shopping begins. More and more people are looking for unique and special gifts for their loved ones, Vancouver is blessed to have an abundance of great artisans and crafters who turn out to a growing number of annual Christmas & Winter…
Food Talks – Volume 4
Presented by VancouverFoodster.com, Food Talks is a chance for foodies to meet, mingle and rub shoulders, and a plates or glass or two, with some of the city’s culinary minds. Food Talks: Volume 4 takes place October 23, 2012 at Vancouver Urban Winery. Volume 3 speakers include: Emad Yacoub and Shannon Bosa-Yacoub proprietors of Glowbal…
Culture Days 2012
Since its inception in 2010, Culture Days has taken root in more than 700 cities and towns across the country. Culture Days are a volunteer driven national movement with a goal to raise awareness and participation in the arts and culture community. This year’s Culture Days takes place on September 28, 29 and 30. Across…
Food Talks – Volume 3
The third part of this series of Food Talks takes place this coming Tuesday, August 14th at Westin Grand Hotel in Vancouver. Presented by VancouverFoodster.com, Food Talks: Volume 3 is another opportunity for food lovers to meet, mingle and rub shoulders – or plates and glasses – with some of the city’s culinary minds. Volume…
Food Talks – Volume 2
Following up from a successful and informative first edition, VancouverFoodster.com brings Food Talks Volume 2. Tomorrow is another opportunity for food lovers to meet, mingle and be enlightened by some of the city’s culinary minds. The Volume Two featured speakers are: Chef Wendy Boys, an award-winning, chocolate-loving pastry artist. Following her life-long love for chocolates…