What, you might ask is #GetRAOKT? It’s the Random Acts Of Kindness Tour and it’s ready to get underway. Vancouverites Calan Breckon and Jessica Shafer are two young people looking to inspire their generation and change the world one act at a time. Avid travellers and activists, the duo have been inspiring locals for years…
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Chinatown Night Market Dumpling Cook-Off
Nine chefs, 2700 dumplings and one trophy are up for grabs at the Chinatown Night Market’s Dumpling Cook-Off, presented by Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie on Friday August 16th. Come and eat as 9 restaurants compete for the Dumpling Champion trophy! Participating restaurant are: Wild Rice Chambar La Mezcaleria Wildebeest Pidgin Cibo Sea Monster Sushi Harvest…
PNE 2013 is almost here!
This weekend marks the start of the 2013 Pacific National Exhibition, running August 17 – September 2nd (excluding Aug 19 & 26), The Fair has been an annual rite of summer for over a century in Vancouver. First conceived as a way to bring the country to the city, the PNE has a long tradition…
Homer Street Cafe & Bar
A new entry to the Yaletown dining scene, Homer Street Cafe & Bar is located on the edge of the neighbourhood at Smithe St & Homer. The deceptively large eatery has an old world charm courtesy of the recently restored Homer Building, former home of the 1950’s Smithe Coffee Bar and later original Homer Cafe. …
Getaway: Four Seasons Resort Whistler
It’s just a few hours away but a visit to the Four Seasons Resort & Residences Whistler feels like a world away. While most think of Whistler as a winter destination, summer months are prime time too. Long summer days in Whistler are filled with sun and usually a few degrees warmer than on the…
Picks Of The Week – Aug 7, 2013
Here we are, heading into the peak of summer with another sunshiny weekend on the horizon and lots to do. Stage: Take a trip back to the nineties and high school at Riverview High. The musical comedy plays until Aug 25th at the Firehall Theatre. Fest: Squamish Valley Music Festival brings Queens of the Stone…
It’s National Underwear Day in the USA!
If you’re in New York today, don’t be alarmed if you suddenly see groups of people appear in their underwear, they’re just taking part in National Underwear Day. This year the organizers, the online undie retailer, Fresh Pair, is trying to break a Guinness World Record for most people gathering in their underwear. The record…