This weekend, it was Canada’s turn to recognize the best and brightest of its music scene at the 44th Annual Juno Awards. On Sunday, the main ceremony at FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton was hosted by Hedley’s Jacob Hoggard and featured performances by; Arkells, deadmau5, Hedley, Kiesza, Shawn Mendes, Sam Roberts Band and more. Canadian Music Hall…
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Tasting Plates East Village recap
Last night hungry diners gathered at Pallet Coffee to begin their evening of exploring the flavours of Vancouver Foodster‘s Tasting Plates: East Village edition. The neighbourhood around Hastings and Nanaimo Streets is filled with tastes that awaited the Tasting Platers. Picking up our Tasting Plate cards at Pallet Coffee Roasters guests were welcomed with a multi-course…
3rd Canadian Screen Awards Winners
On Sunday night, the 3rd Canadian Screen Awards were presented at the Four Seasons for the Performing Arts in Toronto. The awards gala telecast was hosted by Canadian comedy legend Andrea Martin. Since 2013 the Canadian Academy of Film and Television has merged the awards formerly presented in the individual Gemini and Genie Awards and added…
Pink Shirt Day 2015
Now in it’s 8th year, Pink Shirt Day has grown year after year from its grass roots Nova Scotia beginnings to become the national anti-bullying phenomenon it is today. February 25, is Pink Shirt Day 2015 and your chance to show your support for the anti-bullying campaign. Locally the CKNW Orphan’s Fund Pink Shirt Day…
Rugby Sevens is coming to Vancouver
Monday afternoon, Gareth Rees, Canada’s most decorated rugby player and co-chair of the Canada Sevens Bid Committee made the announcement that The World Rugby Sevens Series is coming to Vancouver in March 2016. The Vancouver event joins the already announced World Rugby Women’s Rugby Sevens Series Tournament to be held this April in Langford/Victoria…
Lunar New Year 2015
Today, February 19th, Lunar New Year is celebrated around the world welcoming in the Year of the Goat (or Ram). Asian families will be visiting and paying homage to family, feasting, and taking part in traditional events with Dragon and Lions dances, parades and much more. In Vancouver, we’re lucky to have a diverse and dynamic…
4th Vancouver Foodster Poutine Challenge is on!
The 4th Vancouver Foodster Poutine Challenge is underway! Fourteen restaurants have created their own unique tastes on the truly Canadian dish of cheese curds, fries and gravy. From Breakfast Poutine to savoury beef stroganoff topped Poutines to sweet Churro based dessert Poutine, you won’t be bored of these unique chefs dishes. Head out, order the Poutine creations…