On April 24, downtown Vancouver's CBC Studio One was temporarily turned into a mecca for spirits lovers during the second annual BC Distilled festival. There were 22 artisan small-batch distillers from across the province exhibiting, including 11 making an appearance for the first time, pouring samples of their latest products and classic offerings. Over 600 guests sought …
First Art! Vancouver fair coming in May
Art lovers prepare yourselves: a new event is coming to the Lower Mainland this May that will showcase works from both local and international artists in a variety of genres. Called Art! Vancouver, it is a four-day art fair set at the Vancouver Convention Centre designed to connect the fine arts community whether the exhibitors specialize …
How to make a Ford Mustang: infographic
It's been over 50 years, and Ford's iconic pony car is still as popular as ever. Did you know the new Mustang is now available in over 140 markets around the world, including Asia? From dies to ostrich feathers, here is an infographic on some of the things that go into the making of a …
Top innovative products from Grocery & Specialty Food West 2015
If you aren't somehow connected to the grocery industry outside of being a consumer, you may have never heard of the annual Grocery & Specialty Food West (GSFW) event that happens each year in the spring. Organized by the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG), GSFW — the only grocery-focused tradeshow in Canada — filled …
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Hotel Eastlund: Portland’s newest boutique hotel in Lloyd District
There's no shortage of boutique hotels in the quirky town of Portland, OR, but the story of the soon-to-be-open Hotel Eastlund is location, location, location. Close to the Moda Centre and directly adjacent to the Oregon Convention Centre, its characteristic twin green glass towers and the rest of the downtown skyline are easily visible from Eastlund, which …
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