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 and enhance physical activity in Canadian elementary schools through BOKS (Build Our Kids’ Success). With a goal to enlist more than 450 schools in the next five years, BOKS, a free morning physical activity program, will launch in 10 schools this September, serving more than 400 kids…
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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. Where: 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver After November 27, you can continue to see the display from dusk to dawn until January 12, 2015. About the Lights of Hope display Since 1998, we have brought attention to the Lights of Hope fundraising campaign by building a spectacular…
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 with a variety of toppings, and no matter what tops the pizza, they all end up in the Italian pizza oven for 90 seconds at 900 degrees Fahrenheit. The atmosphere is casual at Famoso; guests order at the counter and are then served table side. Famoso’s menu includes appetizers,…
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 a meal to share as the minimum is four people and reservations are required. Check out www.foragevancouver.com or call 604-661-1400 for further information and to book your fun festive lunch. We stopped in for a preview and were, as usual, blown away by Whittaker’s menu. The only…
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 spice recipe and his chip is called Vij’s Delhi-Licious, and Hughes celebrated his love of Sriracha with the Srirachup chips. The chips are great for the holidays. Both are chock full of flavour and a there’s a little more than just a kick of spice. We are also…
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 presentation with appetizers from 11:30-1 pm. Red Ribbon awards presentation to Jackie Haywood, Dr. John Blatherwick & Anne Beaufoy at 12:15 pm. Table presentations from 11:30-1:30 pm on; Educate to Empower/HIV 101, Helpline, Community Outreach/Volunteerism, CHIWOS(Women living with HIV), New Face of HIV/Undetectable, Health Promotion/Prevention…
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 the globe set to a blend of contemporary music and favorite Disney songs, playing at the Pacific Coliseum at the PNE from November 26 – 30. Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on a delightful tour as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with…
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 on your list. The best thing about this gift is that it keeps giving throughout the year, as the boxes arrive monthly, so you’ll always be in the good books of all your gift receivers. And if you are lucky they may even invite you…
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 Party during the Official Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver. Guests have the exclusive opportunity to mix and mingle with some of the greatest players and builders in Canadian Football, and watch as the 2015 Hall of Fame Inductees are announced live. Football legends Don Narcisse and…
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? Email: healthfair@vitalhealthmedical.com
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 menu that night for dinner. Recently the Cioffi’s opened a Cucina in the spot next store to the market at 4142 Hastings Street and I made a point of getting out there for lunch immediately. They’d always done some catering, but recently ramped it up volume…
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 original location was co-owned by Chambar’s Nico and Karri Shuerman along with Robbie Kane, but before moving Kane bought out his partners and chose to relocate and expand on the initial concept. The new spot has a cocktail bar complete with house made tonics and fresh…
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 for holiday shopping! Handmade treats from One Piece Vancouver like Peruvian Wool Blankets and Super Wash Merino Wool Infinity Scarves, Hand Poured Soy Candles and Organic Spa Soaks while previewing the exquisite line of new products created by Ted Baker and the rest of the…
Chef NED Bell of YEW wins Both people’s choice and the title at 2014 vancouver aquarium ocean wise chowder chowdown and we’ve got the recipe below! The Vancouver Aquarium was the site of a fierce battle last night, when 14 top Ocean Wise chefs from British Columbia ladled out their best work for guests and judges at the 2013 Vancouver Aquarium Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown. The competition, which featured ocean-friendly seafood chowders served with local beer, was all in the name of sustainable seafood. The evening’s victor was Ned Bell of Yew Restaurant, who was crowned by both an esteemed judging…
On Saturday November 29, 2014 Vancouver’s vibrant Strathcona is home to the 4th Annual Strathcona Winter Craft Fair. With so many seasonal craft fairs out there, why choose Strathcona Winter Craft Fair? Unlike other craft markets, Strathcona is dedicated to promoting local and non-profit artists. At Strathcona, we support the good work of non-profits in our community by providing a portion of tables free of charge to our not for profit neighbours. We also work to feature and support artists representing Vancouver’s Strathcona and Eastside communities. This local, grassroots energy is felt throughout the event. Come shop from nearly 50 artists with a wide range of unique and affordable gifts for your friends and…
The Eastside Culture Crawl is an annual 4-day visual arts festival held November 20-23, 2014 that involves artists on Vancouver’s Eastside opening their studio to the public. The event is focused on the area bounded by Main St., 1st Ave., Victoria Drive, and the Waterfront and involves painters, jewelers, sculptors, furniture makers, weavers, potters, printmakers, photographers, glassblowers; from emerging artists to those internationally established. The Eastside Culture Crawl officially began in 1997 with 45 visual artists in 3 Strathcona area studio buildings and was attended by a few hundred people. Since that time the event has grown to include over…
Flashdance The Musical recently came to town and brought back memories of leg warmers, ripped sweatshirts, and the dance classes I took in the 80’s. Most of the cast of Flashdance is almost too young to remember the original movie, but they certainly did their research and pulled off the era’s dance moves very believably. Flashdance was one of my favourite movies during my pre-teen years. What more could one want in a film than dance, romance, a little sex and some welding? While in town a few members of the cast joined Steve Nash Fitness World and Sports Clubs to…
A CHRISTMAS TRADITION FOR ALL CELEBRATES 5TH ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW FOOD, FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT STARTING NOVEMBER 22ND AT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE PLAZA ‘Tis the season to be jolly! The beloved annual Vancouver Christmas Market will be celebrating its 5th anniversary in the heart of downtown at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza from November 22nd to December 24th, 2014. With a total of over 50 unique vendors, local and international flavour, beautiful lights and delicious food, guests of all ages will find something to satisfy their yuletide appetites at this year’s Christmas Market. Traditional wooden huts will once again fill…
Another great wine for food with a touch of spice is the Haywire Lunar White in which the winery blends Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, and Viognier to create a harmonious bottle of noodle-worthy wine. You’ll find aromas of peach, tropical fruit, and floral notes and similar fresh flavours along with pink grapefruit, lychee and some zippy acidity. Great with seafood. pH: 3.66 | TA: 5.90 | RS: 4.70 | Alc %: 12.9 SKU: 538793 | Price: $19.90
We recently celebrated Lunar New Year with dim sum and sipped on this wonderfully paired Haywire Lunar Red. Made from Gamay Noir grapes and a touch of Syrah, this wine has aromas of plum and raspberry along with some chocolate and spice. On the palate there is jammy raspberry and red currant flavours along with soft tannins, spice and juicy acidity. pH: 3.92 | TA: 5.50 | RS: 10.0 | Alc %: 12.6 SKU: 738781 | Price: $22.90
