I’m sure we’ve all had a Nanaimo Bar or two with our morning tea and coffee. Now Helijet has made it easy to go grab one straight from one of the experts in Nanaimo. Yesterday, Helijet held the grand opening for its new service between Vancouver and downtown Nanaimo. Nanaimo Mayor Bill McKay welcomed visiting…
Vancouver Canucks honour Pat Quinn
On St Patricks Day, Irish eyes weren’t the only ones smiling as the Vancouver Canucks honoured the legendary Pat Quinn before their game against Philadelphia Flyers. Earlier in the day the City of Vancouver and the Canucks dedicated the street east of Rogers Arena “Pat Quinn Way”, creating a lasting tribute to the hockey legend. With Quinn…
Picks of the Week – March 18, 2015
While it feels like it’s been around for a while already, Spring officially starts this weekend let’s see what spring fun we find in the picks of the week: Doll: Tonight at The Vogue Theatre, former Dresden Doll, Amanda Palmer performs her solo work. Iced: Vancouver Canucks play host to Columbus Blue Jackets at Rogers…
Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa
A dropping Canadian dollar makes this year’s vacations abroad more pricey and staycations more appealing. Harrison Hot Springs is a great destinations for your spring or Easter break. The off-season is a great option for the usually bustling holiday resort, especially with this year’s rising temperatures bringing beach weather earlier than ever. Harrison Hot Springs Resort…
2015 Juno Awards Winners
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…
Friday Find: Di Olivia Tasting Bar
In the midst of Vancouver’s East Village you’ll find a new bar, but it’s not just any bar, Di Olivia Tasting Bar offers more than 50 varieties of extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars for sale and sample. Rows of fusti (stainless steel drums) line the walls interspersed with dishes, dips and other Olive…
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…