The Vancouver Christmas Market added a new feature for its 3rd year, X-Mas Factor, a talent competition showcasing Vancouver’s undiscovered talent. Frankie Cena has been crowned the first X-Mas Factor winner during Saturday’s Finale, with his rendition of “Grown Up Christmas List”. Runner-up prizes were awarded to Monica Song, who sang “This Christmas”, and Stephen…
Author: Jay Minter
12 Days Of Christmas Gift Ideas – Day 12
What do you buy the person who has everything? Perhaps they don’t need anything material, instead, why not wrap up memories and give them a service. You can get a gift card for almost everything, from their favourite restaurant or a day at the spa. Check out Dine Out Vancouver for some great promotions and…
12 Days Of Christmas Gift Ideas – Day 11
After Christmas comes the New Year and of course, New Year’s resolutions. More often than not resolutions revolve around health and well being. Quitting Smoking, Eating Less, Workout More are all top contenders. Why not help people on their quest by giving them a membership to their local community centre gym or sports club or…
12 Days Of Christmas Gift Ideas – Day 10
Winter is upon us but as most people know, Vancouver has more rain than snow so everyone needs a good raincoat. Newly introduced to Canada, RAINS is a Danish company, another country with similar weather to ours, making simple weather-beating raincoats, bags and accessories. With trench, slick and poncho style jackets and accessories like duffle…
12 Days Of Christmas Gift Ideas – Day 9
Many men will buy perfumes, cosmetics and spa treatments for their ladies this season but guys like a little pampering too. Sales of cosmetics, fragrance and spa treatments grow each year so head out and look for something for your fella. Locally visit MASC on Davie Street near Homer in Vancouver or shopMasc.com online for…
12 Days Of Christmas Gift Ideas – Day 8
Santa may be able to carry around a big red sack but most people would probably rather have something more functional and stylish to carry their goods around. Ora Leather Bags are handmade, in Vancouver, one by one by Randi Obenauer, from a combination of new leather and carefully selected vintage leather garments. With…
12 Days Of Christmas Gift Ideas – Day 7
Christmas is a time of toys for good girls and boys. Adult girls and boys can still get in on the toy game with a great ToyWatch. A great watch is more than just functional it can be that pop of colour your wardrobe needed. ToyWatch has a huge line up of great fashionable watches…