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SALONTEA Grand Opening on South Granville

May 7, 2012 – 10:01 am No Comment |

Walk into Tracy Stern SALONTEA and immediately be dazzled by its high ceilings, bright accents, splashed against the store’s shiny white tile walls. It feels like you are in an adorned salon or boutique, as its design and interior decor is decorative, fresh and contemporary.

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COBS Bread – Strawberries & Cream Scone Fundraising for Big Brother Big Sister (May 12 & 13)

May 2, 2012 – 11:53 am | No Comment |
COBS Bread – Strawberries & Cream Scone Fundraising for Big Brother Big Sister (May 12 & 13)

Each spring, COBS Bread and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada host a joint campaign to raise funds and awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across the country. This year, COBS Bread has created …

Women in Leadership Foundation – 7th Annual BC Women in Business Luncheon (May 2, 2012)

April 18, 2012 – 4:08 pm | No Comment |
Women in Leadership Foundation – 7th Annual BC Women in Business Luncheon (May 2, 2012)

Join the Women in Leadership Foundation for the 7th annual BC Women in Business Luncheon and listen to inspirational women from different industries share their journeys of leadership, how they overcame obstacles along the way, …

Dining Out for Life (March 29, 2012)

March 20, 2012 – 4:49 pm | No Comment |
Dining Out for Life (March 29, 2012)

Dining Out For Life, BC’s largest restaurant fundraiser, takes place on Thursday March 29th.  Dine out at participating restaurants in Vancouver and support people living with HIV/AIDS.  Over 250 restaurants from Whistler to White Rock …

French Made Baking celebrates Jour du Macaron (March 20, 2012)

March 13, 2012 – 6:55 pm | No Comment |
French Made Baking celebrates Jour du Macaron (March 20, 2012)

Traditionally in France, March 20th is Le Jour du Macaron (Macaron Day).  Initiated by famous pastry chef Pierre Hermé, it is now celebrated worldwide and now the tradition has been brought to Vancouver.
On March 20th, …

Boink Day Pogo Challenge for the Vancouver Food Bank (March 20, 2012)

March 13, 2012 – 6:26 pm | No Comment |
Boink Day Pogo Challenge for the Vancouver Food Bank (March 20, 2012)

On Tuesday March 20th, Vancouver’s Spring Advertising is celebrating the first day of spring with the public Boink Day Pogo Challenge benefitting the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society.  From 7am to 7pm at the Vancouver Art …

Thierry celebrates Jour du Macaron (March 20, 2012)

March 9, 2012 – 8:56 pm | No Comment |
Thierry celebrates Jour du Macaron (March 20, 2012)

Following in the tradition of the international association Relais Desserts and other macaron festivals around the world, on Tuesday, March 20th, Thierry Chocolaterie Pâtisserie Café will celebrate ‘Jour du Macaron’.
Ten per cent of all macaron proceeds from this day, …

LBD Soiree Fundraiser at Fortune Sound Club (March 3, 2012)

February 21, 2012 – 9:51 pm | No Comment |
LBD Soiree Fundraiser at Fortune Sound Club (March 3, 2012)

By Manveet Virk, Modern Mix Vancouver writer
Bring out your best little black dress and black tie for the LBD Soiree Fundraiser at Fortune Sound Club on Saturday March 3, 2012.
Trying to give back to the …

Thomas Sabo – “Give Your Heart Away” charity event & contest (Feb 14, 2012)

February 13, 2012 – 12:55 pm | No Comment |
Thomas Sabo – “Give Your Heart Away” charity event & contest (Feb 14, 2012)

Thomas Sabo Canada is presenting a Valentine’s Day charity event and contest called “Give your Heart away”. All you have to do is collect a personal donation code from any participating Thomas Sabo shop (Oakridge …