This Wednesday, February 27, 2013, wear pink and make some noise against bullying! While it’s had more than a lot of media attention over the past few years, bullying is still a big issue in our schools, workplaces, homes, and over the Internet. Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness on these issues and help…
Author: Jay Minter
And The Oscar goes to…2013 Academy Award Winners
The 85th Academy Awards, officially renamed The Oscars, ceremony celebrating the best of film in 2012 was televised on February 24, 2013. From the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, the broadcast was hosted quite admirably for the first time by the multi-talented Seth MacFarlane, who kept the evening’s proceedings moving along fairly wittily, without being…
Market by Jean-Georges at Shangri-la Vancouver
This month, MARKET by Jean-Georges at the Shangri-La Vancouver is celebrating their 4th Anniversary with a specially created 5 course tasting menu. If it’s anything like the spectacular Valentine’s Day Tasting Menu we recently experienced, I recommend making a reservation soon. Last week our taste buds were awakened by a perfectly prepared 5 courses; Oysters…
Brit Award Winners 2013
The 33rd edition of the British Phonographic Industry’s annual pop music awards, The Brits, took place Wednesday evening at The O2 Arena in London. For the third year in a row, the event was presented by funnyman James Corden. Leading the nominations were Mumford and Sons and Emeli Sandé with four nominations each, but Sandé…
Granville Island Winterruption 2013
This weekend Granville Island celebrates its eighth annual winter festival – Winterruption runs February 22 – 24, 2013. Throughout the weekend themed events and festivities take place all around the island. Eating, drinking and entertainment are a great way to dust off the cobwebs of winter. Vive Vendredi! is a celebration of Francophone flavours, comedy, cinema…
Vancouver on Parades
Last Sunday, the 40th Chinese New Year parade brought thousands out to the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown to watch the multicultural festivities. The accompanying Spring Festival provided entertainment and activities all around Chinatown all weekend. It was great to see all generations coming together to celebrate the first festival of the year. While Metro Vancouverites…
2nd Annual Tasting Plates Vancouver
This Wednesday, treat your taste buds to a tour around several restaurants in downtown Vancouver! Tasting Plates Vancouver runs from 6pm until 9:30 pm, this evening tasting extravaganza is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy as you visit a variety of restaurants throughout the evening,…