November 25, 2013

The Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art is one of North Vancouver's newest and most prestigious places. Built last year,…

November 19, 2013

They say the world is a small place and that we are all connected in one way or another. Never…

November 12, 2013

It's one of Whistler's biggest events of the year - and this year it just got bigger. Whistler's 17th Annual…

November 4, 2013

It's the measure of journalistic excellence in British Columbia and more. The Webster Awards - named after B.C.'s most famous and…

October 28, 2013

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October 6, 2013

It was truly "Brilliant"! This was the title of The St. Paul's Hospital Foundation's special sold-out gala that featured an…

October 1, 2013

It may very well have been the party of the year. Last week, Wear Else clothing store owner Zahra Mamdani…

September 9, 2013

It was called Luxury Supercar Weekend, but it has actually been a week long event consisting of parties, launches, dinners…

July 28, 2013

It's called a "Therapeutic Community" and it works. Inspired and modelled on the San Patrignano community in Italy, the Baldy…

June 27, 2013

In years past, Brian Jessel has welcomed names like Jay Leno and CeeLo Green. No wonder his annual BMW Cabriolet…

June 24, 2013

It's where the stylish go to see and be seen. The annual Brian Jessel Cabriolet Gala is one of this…

June 18, 2013

Back in 1997, long before reality TV and YouTube, the Odd Squad Productions team took their cameras and hit the…

June 14, 2013

For 15 years now, the Leo Awards have helped shine the spotlight on hundreds of talented people working in BC…

June 10, 2013

I've always said it's like a little bit of the Academy Awards right here in BC - but the truth…

May 27, 2013

It's always been about families and fun. But now, with the added glamour of a Friday night gala, Lynn Valley…

May 17, 2013

It's always a golden occasion at The Heart and Stroke Foundation gala. Entitled the "Heart of Gold", this ninth annual…

May 13, 2013

West Vancouver's Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia may look like just another pretty face, but beneath this tiny frame lies a superwoman of…

May 12, 2013

It was the place to see and be seen last week as the Mel Jr & Marty Zajac Foundation of…

May 5, 2013

Ahoy mateys! The parents and friends of Braemar Elementary School in North Vancouver channeled their inner Johnny Depp for a…

April 15, 2013

Variety BC - The Children's Charity is one of the most prestigious charities in the province. Their tireless work behind…

April 8, 2013

It's been 11 years since the Athletic for Kids (A4K) group got together to put up their dukes to raise…

March 3, 2013

The players may have changed, but the celebration remains the same. The Vancouver International Wine Festival (previously known as the…

February 4, 2013

Eating disorders are serious. They are not a "phase" - and they are not a "choice" made by vain teenagers.…

January 15, 2013

Back in 1918, the world danced to a different beat. World War I was just ending, and radio was just…

January 6, 2013

Get out your date books because it's time for Part 2 of my look ahead to 2013 and all the…

December 27, 2012

Happy New Year everyone! And just as you're finishing putting away the holiday decorations, it's time to take out your…

December 17, 2012

It's one of Vancouver's best black tie affairs, and one of this province's best causes. The 26th annual Crystal Ball…

December 9, 2012

For over 60 years now, Family Services of the North Shore has been raising money and helping people in our…

December 3, 2012

Sometimes it's hard to decide if we're still in the gala season (end of November) or the start of holiday…

November 27, 2012

Homelessness and poverty are a very real issue in our city, especially in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside (DTES). Thankfully, the folks…