On my way to Squamish Valley Music Festival, I had the opportunity to drive the Sea-to-Sky in a Ford Escape Titanium. The 5 door sport utility vehicle was a great option for a road trip. The comfortable mid-sized SUV easily dealt with the hustle and bustle of heavy traffic in the city and once we got past…
Countdown to Rifflandia 2015
We’re just a month a way until another Rifflandia Festival takes over Victoria. This year, with the addition of Break Out West, patrons get two great festivals in one. Chromeo, Modest Mouse, Mother Mother, Julian Casablancas + The Voidz, Kieza, Joey Bada$$, Arkells and Tokyo Police Club headline the impressive line up of over 100…
Picks of the Week – August 19, 2015
We’re heading into the final weeks of August, in Vancouver that means the Pacific National Exhibition will open soon (often meaning some rain will follow) but that’s not the only thing happening in the picks of the week… Roar: Tonight, the BC Lions host Montreal Alouettes for a Thursday night game at BC Place Rose:…
Field Camp at Pandora Park, Vancouver
For one night only this weekend, Pandora Park, in Vancouver’s Hastings Sunrise neighbourhood, will host a unique camping experience. Field Camp: An Imagined Wilderness is an evening of activities; songs, stories, crafts, films and a wrap an night of sleeping under the stars. Inspired by the Czech tradition of tramping, a century old activity of a…
Know Show 10th Anniversary (video)
The 10th Anniversary of Know Show took place at the end of July 2016. Canada’s premier lifestyle and fashion trade show, buyers and media flocked to Vancouver Convention Centre to find out what’s coming for Spring/Summer 2016. The show is more than just business, it’s a lifestyle – from Breakfasts to BBQs, haircuts to hiphop,…
Tasting Plates Chinatown – August 26th
There’s just a couple of days left to get your early bird tickets for the next Tasting Plates adventure, Chinatown. One of Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhoods, it has exploded with new restaurants, cafes and diners lately. Now is your chance to wander through the historic streets, see what’s new and have a taste of the flavours…
Friday Finds: Clearly eyewear
I know it’s been around for a number of years and I’d heard good things but until recently I’d had no personal experience with Clearly (formerly Clearly Contacts). I can now see why my friends and reviews have been so positive. When looking for a gift of prescription sunglasses lately, I ventured into the Clearly shop…