Author: Vanessa Choot

As a lifelong Vancouverite, there’s a pride and joy that comes from being one of the first to discover something new in your city – and then sharing about that experience. That’s the feeling that’s fueled Vanessa Choot’s passion for blogging and content creation on her Canadian lifestyle blog modernmixvancouver.com. Since 2008, Vanessa has kept her readers and followers ‘in the know’ on local happenings, facilitating for the discovery and support of brands, businesses, and experiences available in Vancouver. Vanessa combines her expertise in living a modern Vancouver lifestyle with an approachable relatability that inspires her followers to think – hey, if she can do it, I can too! It’s no surprise that most of the content on Modern Mix Vancouver is influenced by Vanessa’s tastes and interests. So get to know her likes and dislikes for a sense of what Modern Mix Vancouver can bring to you!

SKIN: Living Armor, Evolving Identity at Science World (March 3 to May 29)

Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity, will be on display at Science World from March 3 to 29, 2023. Learn about skin across different organisms, and its impact on shaping physical and social interactions with its outside world.

Family Services of Greater Vancouver Pop-Up at New Westminster Public Library (Feb 18)

Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) has a simple message for people across Metro Vancouver: You define family, and we support it. On Saturday, February 18, FSGV will address the challenges facing all kinds of families – and share about the supports that can make a difference – at a pop-up event at the New Westminster Public Library.

BC Home + Garden Show 2023 (March 16 to 19)

The BC Home + Garden Show returns to BC Place Stadium on March 16 to 19, 2023 with a lineup of leading local and national home improvement, design, culinary and gardening experts.

Now Open: Wildlight Kitchen + Bar in West Point Grey

Reservations are now available for Wildlight Kitchen + Bar, the new premium-casual concept featuring the homegrown culinary talent of Chef Warren Chow that officially opened its doors on Thursday, February 2 in West Point Grey. The first restaurant venture for B.C.’s Pattison Food Group, Wildlight will bring a taste of ‘West Coast Wild’ to the city […]

Fresh Smoothies Vending Machine at YVR Airport

Travellers from across the globe visiting Vancouver International Airport now have another delicious, nutritious beverage option at their fingertips, 24/7, with The Smoothie Machine.

12 Must-Try Non-Alcoholic Drink Brands

Passing on the alcohol this holiday season? Starting ‘Dry January’ early? Based on all the trendy non-alcoholic drink brands (canned alcoholic drinks, canned mocktails, alt-spirits, non-alcoholic beer) that have been popping up on my radar, my prediction is that social norms are moving towards it being perfectly socially acceptable to pass on the booze. If […]