The much anticipated reopening of BC Parks is underway! After more than a month of closures, the majority of provincial parks and protected areas and marine parks have now reopened. This allows people across the province to have more access to safe outdoor recreation opportunities, while remembering to follow the guidelines of Dr Henry, the…
Author: Jay Minter
Indian Summer Festival: Begins Digital 10th Anniversary Season
The Indian Summer Festival, was in the midst of planning for its 10th anniversary season when the global pandemic put the brakes on its planned line-up. Instead, Vancouver’s ‘festival for the curious mind’, marks its 10th anniversary by innovating and transforming itself into a spectacular digital season. To mark 10 years of creativity, the festival…
Picks of the Week – May 13, 2020
Another week at home, but there seems to be a light at the far end of the tunnel, as restrictions may ease we’re probably still a long way off from the arts and entertainment returning like we once knew so we’ll look at more ‘at home’, virtual and online activities to pick from this long…
DOXA The Documentary Film Festival moves online
The COVID-19 era has seen a whirlwind of change to our daily lives. Services and events are rapidly adapting and innovating to meet the new normal. In the wake of this change, the DOXA Documentary Film Festival has decided to evolve and is moving online with new festival dates, June 18-26th, 2020. DOXA will offer…
Vancouver Comic Arts Festival opens online.
Since 2012, the Vancouver Comic Arts Festival (VanCAF) has presented a two-day celebration of comics, however due to current restrictions, the Festival initially cancelled the 2020 edition. After regrouping and adapting, the 2020 Vancouver Comic Arts Festival has moved online. Joining forces with Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF), Dartmouth Comic Arts Festival (DCAF), Festival…
The Tenors Celebrate – Mother
Just in time for you to share with your mom on Mother’s Day, The Tenors have released a brand new single – Mother. Dedicated to mothers everywhere, and the continued work they do even during these difficult times. In the heartwarming video for Mother, the three Tenors share a look inside their family lives, with…
Get shopping at Vancouver Farmers Market
For 25 years, Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) has been supporting small farmers, producers, artisans by bringing them together with local communities. As this year’s summer market season begins, COVID-19 precautions have created challenges for Vancouver Farmers Markets but they have adapted to bring fresh, farm produce to local shoppers. In keeping with the public health…