On Wednesday evening, droves of hungry people could be seen wandering all over Vancouver’s West End with maps clutched tightly in hand. No, it wasn’t an invasion of tourists, but rather participants of Vancouver Foodster’s latest edition of Tasting Plates YVR. The event, which provides tastings at participating restaurants in one area of town, featured …
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Brian Jessel BMW showcases renovations, i3
If you hang out long enough in East Vancouver near Brentwood Mall, you might be lucky enough to spot one of the new BMW i3 electric vehicles zooming around. That’s because they’re housed at Brian Jessel’s newly renovated flagship store right on the corner of Boundary and Lougheed. One of seven BMW I Brand locations …
Coolest Aeroplan loyalty program rewards
Believe it or not, Aeroplan, one of Canada's favourite travel loyalty programs created by Air Canada, has been around for thirty years. With the advent of technology, redeeming Aeroplan points means no longer having to flip through a paper catalogue. The rewards themselves have also expanded and changed with the times, now encompassing everything from …
Dîner en Blanc Vancouver 2014
This year's hush-hush Dîner en Blanc — an elegant, pop-up "chic picnic" — was held at David Lam Park in Yaletown. About 3,500 people, dressed head-to-toe in white, sat and dined while music played in the background and face-painted dancers performed around the perimeter. Taking place in a secret location each year, the venue is …
Lululemon SeaWheeze 2014 Half Marathon pre-party
Lululemon held a big bash at their Store Support Centre in Kitsilano on Wednesday, smartly called "PreWheeze," to celebrate the upcoming SeaWheeze Half Marathon and Sunset Festival on Aug. 23. Guests were treated to beers by Stanley Park Brewing, who will be in attendance at SeaWheeze, a fashion preview of a special line of running clothing, …
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