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To celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary, Hy’s challenged the cocktail team at each of its five locations to develop a drink, using local ingredients, which would reflect the tastes of their region. Their range of tempting drinks exceeded expectations, with the best of local spirits and inspiration combined to make cocktails perfectly crafted for a […]
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House Made Lemon Ricotta Ingredients: – 2L Homogenized Milk – 1L Whipping Cream – 30g Salt – The Zest of 2 Lemons – 70ml White Wine Vinegar — 1) In a large stove-top pot – mix the milk, cream, salt and lemon zest together and bring to a boil over low heat, […]
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It was with much anticipation that we continued our Okanagan Culinary Adventure with the premier event of the weekend – a long table five course dinner at Ambrosia by Chef Bongo in the Naramata Heritage Inn. We had already been treated to a delicious lunch earlier in the day as we were introduced to […]
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I recently went to Rocky Mountain Flatbread in Kitsilano for Sunday brunch. I have heard about the restaurant before and how it uses local and organic ingredients. It even grows its own arugula in a trailer turned garden in the back of the restaurant. If it wasn’t obvious enough, most of the dishes feature […]
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If ever there was a time to remind us of the many facets of the Okanagan, the flooding of some of our beaches and properties is it. Long gone – if they ever existed – are the days when all the Okanagan had to offer was “Beaches and Peaches” as a popular tourism tag promised. Clearly, […]
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If you are a lover of Italian wines you won’t want to miss the series of Italian Wine School seminars presented by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada – West. Wednesday, June 7 was the first in the series “Scuola del Vino” which included a selection of fine Italian sparkling wines. Next seminar […]
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The location – Mayne Island. The setting – stunning ocean view The weather – perfect. The cast – the usual Tasting Ten gang minus one. The challenge? Ten glasses of Pinot Noir. Rate them, rank them and try to guess the country of origin. Could it be any better? This was the most recent event […]
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Tickets have just been released for the Okanagan Falls Winery Association’s 6th Annual Party in the Park. Held in the “Heart of Wine Country” all 15 member wineries will come together for an evening filled with award-winning wines, food & live entertainment. Join us on Friday, July 7th, 2017 from 5PM to 9PM at Kenyon […]
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Perfect pair of Broadway blockbusters make for a music-filled summer at Stanley Park’s scenic Malkin Bowl Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) injects a delightful dose of magical entertainment into summer with Mary Poppins & The Drowsy Chaperone, running July 7 – August 19, 2017 at Stanley Park’s picturesque Malkin Bowl. On alternating evenings, audiences […]
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For 35 years, the Firehall Arts Centre has been a cultural beacon for the Vancouver arts community, producing and presenting provocative, thought-provoking, compelling, and highly entertaining pieces of work in the heritage building at the corner of Cordova and Gore. Artistic Producer Donna Spencer announced today its 2017/2018 season. “For our 35th anniversary season, the […]
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Join Vancouver TheatreSports on Sunday, June 18 at 2 pm for The SuperDad Show – a special matinee performance in celebration of an often unsung super hero – dear ol’ Dad. The SuperDad Show pokes fun at the foibles and complexities of what it means to be a father these days. Based on audience suggestions, […]
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Dutch airline partners with event organizers to help launch inaugural event in Canada Our Cityride Vancouver is excited to announce that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has signed on as a featured partner for the event’s inaugural year in Canada, taking place on August 19th 2017. Known for their customer-friendly technology and innovative products, […]
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Victoria’s funkiest accommodation option challenges the concept of traditional travel Seasoned or young, nature fan or social media royalty, families or honeymooners – the newly opened Zedstream will appeal to anyone seeking a refreshingly atypical accommodation experience. Situated in the backyard of Victoria’s eclectic Hotel Zed, the Zedstream – housed in a vintage, completely […]
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Yesterday I went to Trout Lake Farmers Market with three family members. Although the weather wasn’t all that great the market was busy and bustling. The Trout Lake Farmers Market is on the edge of the park and set on a paved service road that parallels an alley. It is relatively narrow given the […]
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This Monkey’s Gone to Heaven, a curio shop located on Main Street celebrates its one year anniversary this month. Since its inception, the funky space has been offering a wide array of ‘Oddities, Trinkets and Scientific Interests.’ From taxidermy to insect candy, kids’ toys to rare books and candles, there’s plenty of weird and wonderful […]
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Big Yoga for Big Sisters 9am-3pm on July 8th 2017 Heywood Park, North Vancouver Big Yoga for Big Sisters- New Westminster 9am-3pm on August 12th, 2017 Westminster Pier Park, New Westminster Big Yoga for Big Sisters- Vancouver Yogathon 9am to 3pm September 9th, 2017 David Lam Park, Vancouver Big Yoga for Big Sisters is […]
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Eighth annual battle of the BBQs pits Vancouver’s top grill masters against each other for the coveted RibFest Cup Calling all BBQ fans! RibFest 2017, the eighth annual ribs competition, will heat things up on Canada Day (Saturday, July 1) at Mamie Taylor’s in Chinatown, sponsored by Strange Fellows Brewing and Parkside Brewery and Mount Gay Rum. […]
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The entire team at Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery in Okanagan Falls, BC are thrilled to accept this award from the 2017 All Canadian Wine Championships. “We are so excited to receive this recognition! Creating a beautiful, full-bodied Sparkling wine has been our plan from the first day we saw our property, Jan 1, […]
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Music & Community Return to Alexandra Park Event: Summer Sounds Community Gathering Venue: Haywood Bandstand in Alexandra Park (1755 Beach Avenue) Date: Saturday, June 10, 2017 Time: 12 to 8 p.m. The Event: English Bay’s historic Haywood Bandstand will once again ring with music as the West End Arts Society (WE Arts) presents the second annual Summer Sounds Community […]
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