Sunday night in London the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), presented their honourees for the best in national and international films with the BAFTA Awards. Seen as the British equivalent of the Oscars, it’s often a precursor of how the Academy Awards will play out in a few weeks. The British-American film,…
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The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver celebrates its history in The Roof Restaurant
This year, Vancouver’s Castle In The City, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver turns 75 and the grande dame is getting a $12million dollar lobby renovation to celebrate. The heritage designated hotel will be revived with a new aura of luxury when the upgrades are completed later this year. To coincide with the renovations and anniversary, the…
Get Ready for Summer Holidays at The Travel Expo
There’s still five weeks left of winter but it’s not too late to start thinking about your summer vacation plans. For one day only, The Travel Expo, sponsored by Flight Centre, brings together over 50 of Canada’s top travel companies to unveil their 2014 travel packages and updated destination information. It’s just what you need to…
Valentine’s Day & Chinese New Year at Wild Rice
Wild Rice may have closed their location downtown Vancouver but their location at The River Market in New Westminster is open to welcome you to their great Chinese home style cooking. This Valentine’s Day, the restaurant is having a one day only event for the occasion and to wrap up Chinese New Year too. The…
Start voting! Vancouver Foodster’s 3rd Annual Poutine Challenge
Almost everyone has their favourite Poutine place, whether it’s a posh high-end plate or a hot, container of take-out Vancouver Foodster’s Poutine Challenge is back for a third year. This year’s challenge features 12 restaurants in Vancouver and Richmond and runs until Feb 28th. Participating restaurants are showcasing their own specially created Poutine, made just…
Sochi ’14 Olympic Team Outfits – Who’s Your Fave?
The Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics have gotten underway in Russia. As the Athletes enter the stadium, their Opening Ceremony outfit is the first real chance for them to stand out from the crowd and over the last few years the competition between Official Outfitters has really stepped up. Take a look at some of this…
MCKILLOP Underwear Supports Russia’s LGBT Community
For the month of February, MCKILLOP Underwear has introduced a limited edition line of briefs, boxers and jocks with a red & white Russian inspired floral pattern – To Russia With Love by MCKILLOP. The continued suppression of the LGBT community by the Russian government, highlighted by the upcoming Sochi Olympics, spurred the MCKILLOP company to…