Strongbody Apparel, the local fitness gear company has now added even more incentive to purchase their high quality odour-free gear. Strongbody Rewards, was just launched this last week, bringing a bonus to your buying. The program is one of the simplest I’ve seen, sign-up, shop, earn points, redeem points for Strongbody store savings. Just click the…
Origins & Celebrations of Victoria Day
Well before confederation Canada has been celebrating the May Long Weekend, in 1845 the colonial government recognized May 24th as Queen Victoria’s Birthday. Over a century later, we still celebrate Victoria Day on the Monday before May 25th. Not only a celebration of Queen Victoria but also the Canadian Sovereign’s Official Birthday. The status of…
Friday Find : Get Buffer stink-free gym shirt
Today’s Friday Find is another Kickstarter that will hopefully payoff for the company. Buffer, the Odor-Free Gym Tee is the creation of a trio of fitness-preneurs who were sick of stinking when they had to finish up work after working out. As anyone who regularly works out knows your favourite gym shirt doesn’t retain its freshness…
Billy Elliot dances at The Arts Club
Now playing at The Arts Club Theatre Company Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Billy Elliot is a feel good, good-time of a musical. Based on the critically acclaimed 2000 film of the same name, the musical is itself a multiple award-winning production with music by Elton John and book/lyrics by screenwriter Lee Hall. Set in County…
Picks of the Week – May 18, 2016
The May Long Weekend marks the unofficial start of Summer, the kick off to the entertainment season begins with these picks of the week… Eat: Tonight, get a taste of the East Village on Tasting Plates – East Village Festival: The week is the last chance to head to The Cultch for the final shows…
Van Foodster 3rd Taco Challenge
This month you have a new reason to celebrate Taco Tuesdays with the Vancouver Foodster’s 3rd Taco Challenge. Now underway, until June 3rd, the Taco Challenge calls upon the participating restaurants and food trucks’ to develop their own special taco creations. Like all Vancouver Foodster Challenges, the public is invited to try all eleven of…
Les Dames d’Escoffier present scholarships
Recently I mentioned that applications for Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter scholarships were open and at the end of April, the recipients of those scholarships were announced. Les Dames members gathered at Culinary Capers Catering for the BC Chapter’s annual Scholarship Reception. “This event is culmination of our volunteer efforts through the previous year” says…