{"id":33652,"date":"2016-03-01T17:04:41","date_gmt":"2016-03-02T00:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/?p=33652"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:17:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T23:17:26","slug":"whats-good-for-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/whats-good-for-march\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s Good In March"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>A Round Up Of What&#8217;s Good In March around Vancouver<\/h2>\n<p><strong>VIFF presents Crushed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Her father\u2019s death brings Elliot back to the family home and business, a 100-year-old vineyard on the brink of bankruptcy. Here, she unravels the mystery of his death by facing her own traumatic past. The film explores themes of loss, memory, and renewal, while paralleling the disintegration of a family with the corporate abuse of a landscape. This \u201cenvironmental thriller\u201d has been enthusiastically received by juries and audiences alike, screening at the Montreal, Napa Valley and Melbourne Underground film festivals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday March 11th at 6:30 PM &#8211;<\/strong> Filmmaker in attendance<br \/>\nThis film is followed by a\u00a0\u2018Whodunit\u2019\u00a0Reception to assist in the investigation of women in genre. Donita Dyer reviews the film on Food and Wine Concierge\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/wineandfoodconcierge.com\/2016\/02\/17\/women-in-wine-and-women-in-film\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.viff.org\/theatre\/series\/vancouver-international-women-in-film-festival\" target=\"_blank\">Purchase Ticket<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Victoria Beer Week March 4-12 <\/strong>Every year we say we are going to get here, but alas! There&#8217;s still time for you though<strong>. <\/strong>Head over for a<em>\u00a0<\/em>series of events highlighting a broad selection of BC craft breweries.\u00a0The week is grounded in events that pair BC craft beer with local Victoria artisan food vendors, with a clear focus on showcasing quality BC craft beer and educating beer enthusiasts. Smaller tastings, seminars\u00a0and micro-events happen at various venues throughout the week.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33933\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/whats-good-for-march\/beer-week\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/beer-week.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,168\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"beer week\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/beer-week.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33933\" title=\"beer week\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/beer-week.jpg?resize=466%2C261\" alt=\"beer week\" width=\"466\" height=\"261\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Salt Spring In The City\u00a0March 4-6\u00a0<\/strong>at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.ca\/maps?q=Heritage+Hall,+Main+Street,+Vancouver,+BC&amp;hl=en&amp;sll=49.292083,-122.835572&amp;sspn=0.020488,0.043559&amp;oq=heritage+hall&amp;t=m&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=A\" target=\"_blank\">Vancouver&#8217;s Heritage Hall<\/a>\u00a0at 15th &amp; Main. The island\u2019s bohemian lifestyle and fresh finds from from over 30 unique brands. From the modern to the rustic, chic to traditional \u2014 there&#8217;s something for everyone. Rumour has it there&#8217;s cider and wine!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33931\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/whats-good-for-march\/salt-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/salt-1.jpg?fit=901%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"901,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"salt\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/salt-1.jpg?fit=788%2C525&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33931\" title=\"salt\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/salt-1.jpg?resize=788%2C525\" alt=\"salt\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/salt-1.jpg?w=901&amp;ssl=1 901w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/salt-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/salt-1.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>International\u00a0Women\u2019s Day at L&#8217;Abattoir &#8211;\u00a0Tuesday, March 8 6:00-8:00pm \u00a0<\/strong><strong>Meet\u00a0the female forces shaping Vancouver\u2019s hospitality industry\u00a0&#8211; An<\/strong>\u00a0empowering panel discussion between some of the leading ladies of Vancouver\u2019s\u00a0hospitality industry. These high-profile women will discuss the challenges\u00a0they\u2019ve faced in getting to where they are now, as well as the positive steps they\u2019ve seen taken in our industry. \u00a0<em>Doors open 5:30-6:00pm, no latecomers\u00a0Reception &amp; cash bar 6:00-6:30pm\u00a0Panel\u00a0discussion 6:30-8:00pm\u00a0<\/em><strong>Where: <\/strong>L\u2019Abattoir\u00a0Restaurant, private dining room (217 Carrall Street, Vancouver, B.C.)\u00a0<strong>Cost: <\/strong>Entry\u00a0by cash donation to a local rape crisis and transition centre ($15 minimum).\u00a0<strong>How: To ensure a spot, please RSVP with your name and\u00a0number of attendees to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bronwen@labattoir.ca\">bronwen@labattoir.ca<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33654\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/whats-good-for-march\/dining-out-forlife2-550x295\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/dining-out-forlife2-550x295.jpg?fit=550%2C295&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"550,295\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"dining out forlife2 550&amp;#215;295\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/dining-out-forlife2-550x295.jpg?fit=550%2C295&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33654\" title=\"dining out forlife2 550x295\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dining-out-forlife2-550x295.jpg?resize=550%2C295\" alt=\"dining out forlife2 550x295\" width=\"550\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/dining-out-forlife2-550x295.jpg?resize=550%2C295&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/dining-out-forlife2-550x295.jpg?resize=300%2C161&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dining Out For Life<\/strong> <strong>THURSDAY, MARCH 10- \u00a0D<\/strong>ine out for breakfast, lunch or dinner at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.diningoutforlife.com\/vancouver\/restaurants\" target=\"_blank\">participating restaurants<\/a> and support people living with HIV\/AIDS right here at home.<\/p>\n<p>From Whistler to White Rock and across the Lower Mainland, restaurant partners will contribute 25% of their food sales\u00a0to registered not-for-profits\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.friendsforlife.ca\/\">Friends For Life<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/alovingspoonful.org\/\">A Loving Spoonful<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33656\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/whats-good-for-march\/crab-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/crab-3.jpg?fit=278%2C181&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"278,181\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"crab\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/crab-3.jpg?fit=278%2C181&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33656\" title=\"crab\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/crab-3.jpg?resize=459%2C299\" alt=\"crab\" width=\"459\" height=\"299\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Swallow Tail Supper Club &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Saturday, March 12th &#8211; 6:30pm\u00a0<\/strong><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">5 Course Dungeness Crab Feast<\/strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"> by Chef Jacob Deacon-Evans (Wildebeest\/West) $69\u00a0<\/span>3 Starters of fresh uni and octopus straight from the sea, followed by <strong>whole honey smoked Dungeness crab <\/strong>plus dessert.\u00a0 It&#8217;ll be messy, decadent fun! &#8211;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.brownpapertickets.com\/event\/2506571\" target=\"_blank\"> BOOK<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"31443\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/bombay-sapphire\/bombay_sapphire-39\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bombay_Sapphire-39.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bombay Sapphire\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bombay_Sapphire-39.jpg?fit=788%2C526&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-31443\" title=\"Bombay Sapphire\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bombay_Sapphire-39-1024x683.jpg?resize=474%2C316\" alt=\"Bombay Sapphire\" width=\"474\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bombay_Sapphire-39.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bombay_Sapphire-39.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bombay_Sapphire-39.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER BOMBAY SAPPHIRE\u00a0<\/strong>FRIDAY, MARCH 18<br \/>\n3:00 P.M. \u2013 6:00 P.M. at BCLDB 39th and Cambie<br \/>\nDiscover the complex and refined taste of Bombay Sapphire and Bombay Sapphire East. This carefully crafted gin is perfect for blending in premium cocktails!<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33655\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/whats-good-for-march\/growing-chefs-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Growing-chefs.jpg?fit=800%2C517&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,517\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"growing chefs\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Growing-chefs.jpg?fit=788%2C509&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33655\" title=\"growing chefs\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Growing-chefs.jpg?resize=788%2C509\" alt=\"growing chefs\" width=\"788\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Growing-chefs.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Growing-chefs.jpg?resize=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/Growing-chefs.jpg?resize=768%2C496&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>17<sup>TH<\/sup> Annual Healthy Chef Competition<\/strong> Wednesday, March 16, 2016 6:30 PM at\u00a0Hyatt Regency<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>$90\u00a0The challengers will create, prep and dish up approximately 70 plates each including an entr\u00e9e and dessert that includes the prominent use of fresh produce.\u00a0BCPMA at 604-944-0179 or email <a href=\"mailto:info@bcpma.com\">info@bcpma.com<\/a>. \u00a0Beach Grove Golf Club; EBO Restaurant and Lounge; The Arts Institute International Culinary Schools; Pretty Estates Resort; Torafuku; \u00a0Vancouver Community College; Wild Fig Restaurant (Executive Inn); The Hyatt Regency Vancouver and, new this year, White Spot.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33660\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/whats-good-for-march\/tiki-cocktail-recipes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/tiki-cocktail-recipes.jpg?fit=600%2C395&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,395\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"tiki cocktail recipes\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/tiki-cocktail-recipes.jpg?fit=600%2C395&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33660\" title=\"tiki cocktail recipes\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tiki-cocktail-recipes.jpg?resize=600%2C395\" alt=\"tiki cocktail recipes\" width=\"600\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/tiki-cocktail-recipes.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/tiki-cocktail-recipes.jpg?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Swallow Tail Supper Club &#8211;\u00a0Saturday, March 19th &#8211; 6:30 pm &#8211; TIKI inspired, tropical secret supper.<\/strong> Byo cocktails, they&#8217;ll\u00a0supply the shakers. Escape the rain with Chef Jane Cornborough (L&#8217;Abattoir) $49<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;poisson cru&#8221; marinated fish\/scallop in coconut milk 2. lime and grilled cantaloupe, 3. \u00a0Lettuce rolls with sirloin and mango, spicy dipping sauce, 4.Tropical chicken roasted to succulent perfection 5.\u00a0Pineapple upside down rum cake &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.brownpapertickets.com\/event\/2506571\" target=\"_blank\">BOOK<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33657\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/whats-good-for-march\/xfour-gift-packs-bright_0726\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/XFour-Gift-packs-BRIGHT_0726.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot SX40 HS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1448636106&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;9.225&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"xfour gift packs\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/XFour-Gift-packs-BRIGHT_0726.jpg?fit=788%2C591&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-33657\" title=\"xfour gift packs\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/XFour-Gift-packs-BRIGHT_0726-1024x768.jpg?resize=474%2C356\" alt=\"xfour gift packs\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/XFour-Gift-packs-BRIGHT_0726.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/XFour-Gift-packs-BRIGHT_0726.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/XFour-Gift-packs-BRIGHT_0726.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/XFour-Gift-packs-BRIGHT_0726.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bcdistilled.us12.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=1d1d98d4c25c3dee983d66633&amp;id=f29871a2a1&amp;e=4d8f8cb4a5\">BC Distilled<\/a>\u00a0Saturday, March 26<\/strong> &#8211; Canada\u2019s premier craft and micro-distillery festival, raises a glass to BC\u2019s burgeoning distillery industry. 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