Got Craft? Holiday Edition is coming up December 13-14, 2014 at the Maritime Labour Centre, celebrating its 16th show with over 70 clothing, jewellery, food, home decor, and art vendors, and free D.I.Y. workshops. Love this show and we’ll be checking people off on our gift list! We have a giveaway to celebrate as well with all these AMAZING…
Nightmare Before the Nutcracker
Imagine the holiday classic you know & love re imagined by Tim Burton… This gothic twist on the Nutcracker will be told through the music of Tchaikovsky and Danny Elfman, featuring characters from The Nutcracker suite and your favourite Tim Burton films. Sugarplum fairies, or evil trick-or-treaters? Dream guide, or Betelgeuse? This dramatic comedy is…
Rocky Mountain Soap Company Launches in Vancouver
Recently we’ve been scrubbing ourselves clean and super smooth due to Canadian-owned Rocky Mountain Soap Company’s Sugar Scrub. We’re also a big fan of the 100% natural Sugar Plum Soap and have had more than a few soaks in the tub with the Sugar Plum Bath Salts. Where to buy these fragrant products? It’s easy now…
Buy Local Week
It’s on! Buy Local Week (Dec 2-8) is on in the City of Vancouver and the Province of British Columbia! Buy Local Week is a celebration of local retailers, products, entrepreneurs and communities during the holiday season. Visit LOCO’s member’s page and find great local businesses near you. Why Buy Local this holiday season? find unique gifts, triple the impact of your…
Christmas Pop-up: The Modern Pantry
ONLY HERE FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Modern Pantry (originally in West Van) brings artisan foods from Europe and the USA. While completing a Masters degree in Gastronomy in Italy, the owner, Kendall, met dozens of artisan producers making incredible products and became inspired to connect people with the stories behind what we eat. Click here for more info…
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria Partners with Mealshare To Feed Thousands Through Tomato Sauce Holiday Program
In the spirit of the holiday season and to show their appreciation for the communities in which they serve, Famoso Neapolitan Pizzerias across British Columbia will once again be selling their authentic Campania tomato sauce in-store from November 12th to December 31st, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Mealshare program, supplying hot…
BOKS for Elementary School Students in Canada
Reebok Canada Partners with Public Health Agency of Canada and Canadian Football League to Provide BOKS to Elementary School Students in Canada Free Morning Physical Activity Program to Commence this Fall in Elementary Schools across Canada Reebok Canada has partnered with the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Football League (CFL) to expand…
Lights of Hope St. Paul’s
See the Lights of Hope display On November 27, 2014, watch this year’s Lights of Hope display light up for the first time during a special Lights of Hope Community Celebration. This festive event features fireworks, food trucks and fun for the whole family! What: Lights of Hope Community Celebration When: November 27, 2014 from 6:30-8:30 p.m….
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria does true Neapolitan pizza out on Commercial Drive and recently added some innovative toppings just to mix things up on the largely traditional menu. The pizzas are all made all made with‘00’ Caputo flour and are hand-stretched and tossed. Excellent crispy and thin crusts and are then topped with tomatoes imported from Southern Italy’s Campania and often fresh fior-di-late whole-milk mozzarella along…
Holiday Lunch at Forage
Happiness and Cheer at Forage This Year Stop in to Forage this holiday season for their excellent holiday lunch, served Monday to Friday, beginning December 1st through to December 19th. Chef Whittaker offers a four-course menu for $35, with the added bonus of house made cranberry preserve for each guest to take home. This is…
Neal Brothers Partner with Vikram and Chuck
We love kettle chips, so this spring when Neal Brothers announced a partnership with two of our favourite chefs and brought us two new flavours , we were of course eager to get our hands on a bag or two. These chips feature Vancouver chef Vikram Vij and Montreal chef Chuck Hughes for these new varieties. Chef Vij contributed a masala…
AIDS Vancouver Open House
Join AIDS Vancouver on December 1 for an Open House to celebrate World AIDS Day and officially kick-off their Holiday Grocery donation campaign. When: Monday, December 1 Where: AIDS Vancouver, 1107 Seymour Street When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrate bringing in grocery items or a with cash donation; and participate in the Red Ribbon awards Formal…
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS LET’S PARTY!
JOIN THE PARTY IN VANCOUVER FROM NOVEMBER 26 – 30! Make an ordinary day extraordinary with Disney On Ice Let’s Party! They’ll be bringing more than 50 Disney characters from 16 beloved Disney stories together in Vancouver for one colossal party on ice!. This fun-filled show features a magical montage of celebrations, holidays and festivals from around…
Amazing Clubs Canada
Looking for a holiday gift for those gourmet lovers in your life? Amazing Clubs Canada ships boxes from its 22 different clubs across Canada. Full of rare products from international and domestic artisans and sources, the club creates a one-of-a-kind gifting option. With everything from coffee to candles there is certain to be something for everyone…
Canadian Football Hall of Fame Party
We are kind of excited about The Grey Cup this year since it’s actually in our city, and will be attending many of the pre-game facilities to get in the mood. On Friday, November 28, 2014, the Canadian Football Hall of Fame (CFHOF) invites passionate Canadian football fans to Walk Among Giants at the 2nd annual Hall of Fame…
CONTEST CLOSED Keurig 2.0 #Keurig2point0hoho Giveaway
CONGRATS TO ELSA! Winner winner coffee sipper. Wait that’s terrible. Recently Keurig launched the 2.0 and we liked ours so much that we decided to partner up with them and do a giveaway. a Rafflecopter giveaway
Vital Health Health and Wellness Fair
Celebrate health, wellness and community at the Vital Kitsilano Health & Wellness Fair this November 29th from 11AM-5PM. Vital Kitsilano Health & Wellness Fairs are a multi-generational community co-creation events that bring together like-minded and like-hearted souls to share in tasty food, wellness services, healthy, awesome vendors. They are still looking for awesome vendors for November. Interested?…
Cioffi’s Cucina
Whenever I go anywhere near Burnaby I always make a point of hitting up Cioffi’s Meat Market to restock my pantry with uber authentic Italian items such as San Marzano canned tomatoes, Arborio rice and olives. I’ve often grabbed a sandwich or one of there prepared items and some sort of meat was always on the…
Cafe Medina
Cafe Medina first opened in 2008 on Beatty Street and was soon the it place for brunch, often, and deservedly so, called the best in the city. Now it’s nestled into the L’Hermitage Hotel on Richard’s Street in the Library District and fortunately offers much more seating, although line ups are still seen, even on week days.The…
Pop Up Ted Baker Audio One Piece Vancouver at Experience Headphones
TODAY! Experience Headphones has gained a North America-wide exclusive to world renowned designer’s Ted Baker Audio Collection. Check out the Ted Baker Audio Collection along with holiday shopping event with local scarf designer and home decor creator Krista McKenna of One Piece Vancouver at the Experience Headphones boutique store on November 22, 2013 The time has come…
