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A new venue but the same fantastic party at Big Night 2013

With some of the biggest chefs in Vancouver serving dishes created especially for this event it is continuously a unique and mouth-watering experience.

Aboriginal music, theatre, film and more at the 12th annual Talking Stick Festival

From a Powwow, to theatre, dance, spoken word, music and a multimedia performance, Talking Stick Festival will give everyone something to talk about.

Big Night 2013 takes over Jewel Ballroom this Friday

Ten restaurants and eleven wineries collaborate for one night to bring you the ultimate tasting experience.

Legendary Middle East journalist Robert Fisk to speak at St. Andrew's-Wesley Church today

Reporter Robert Fisk has offered up blunt truths about the often war-torn region.

Buy a Christmas tree to help homeless moms and babies

Tammy Monroe is in the spirit of giving this Christmas. While many focus on material gifts for family and close friends, she focuses on giving back to an organization that supported her like a family.

Delicious pumpkin recipes

Got some left over pumpkin? Give this delicious and unique recipe from Chef Ben Kiely a try: Pumpkin Ale Beignets.

The value of fun in music

When a venue consistently has musical masters of energy flow at their location they develop a reputation and become the most attractive venue to see.

Ella Fitzgerald meets Taylor Swift

Kristie Yung, who has attracted the international spotlight through her collaboration with Pakistan music legend Alamgir, will be performing at EastVanLove 6.5 on Sept. 27.

Talking with Moroccan free speech activist Maria Karim, a day before her trial

A voice of Morocco's democracy movement speaks to VO the day before her trial.