This weekend marked the CFL’s 99th Grey Cup Championship, held in Vancouver for the 14th time, this edition ended in storybook fashion with a home team win for the BC Lions, 34-23 over Winnipeg Blue Bombers. One of the first major tests for the new and improved BC Place stadium, although due to very unpredictable…
Author: Jay Minter
Herschel Supply Co. – Supply In Demand!
Herschel bags are sold all around the world but did you know they come from right here in Vancouver? Sold, dependable with a classic style all their own, describe a Herschel bag is like describing Canada. Although the Cormack family started out manufacturing barrels in the last century in Scotland, three generations and a half…
Contest: Art For Life – Fine Art Auction
This Saturday bring some art into your life at the 18th Annual Art For Life Fine Art Auction. Vancouver’s top artists and galleries have donated over 100 pieces of art, valued over $200,000, which will be sold in live and silent auctions throughout the evening. These generous donations mean 100% off the art sales will…
Sutton Place – Home For The Holidays
Now in it’s 6th Year, Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver’s Home For The Holidays event is a fun and festive fundraiser. The hotel partners with local home designers, retailers and stagers who each create a signature tree to be showcased throughout the Sutton Place lobby. For a $5 donation, guests and Vancouverites can vote on their…
What’s On Weekend – November 24-27, 2011
The Biggest Event this week has to be Grey Cup 2011; BC Lions vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers for the Canadian Football League championship. Thurs Nov 24 – Grey Cup fever is alive and kicking, after the days CFL Player Awards, there are a host of Team Parties throughout the city. – It’s Thursday so that…
River’s Edge Restaurant
River’s Edge Restaurant is a hidden gem within Sandpiper Golf Resort, beautifully situated on the shores of the Harrison River. The lovely, county cottage style restaurant, adjacent to Rowena’s Inn on the River, is a great spot for a bite after a round of golf, a drink and snack on the patios or a romantic…
Noah & The Whale at Venue
Noah & The Whale – Venue – Nov 18, 2011 Returning to Vancouver for the second time this year, Noah & The Whale graced the stage at Venue. Suited and booted, the dapper looking quintet performed songs from their 3 albums but the largest applause of the evening was saved for the recent singles like…