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Wine & Cheese Fundraiser to Support the Ride to Conquer Cancer

lucy — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:29:02 +0000

On February 22, 2012, the Bikes for Mike team will be hosting a Wine and Cheese fundraiser to help them achieve their goal of $12,500. Tickets are on sale for $35 each, with all proceeds going to The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiing the BC Cancer Foundation. [...]

Black + Blue

lucy — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:37:51 +0000

Guest Writer: Gloria T.

The long anticipated Black & Blue restaurant has finally opened! The swanky, modern, and warming atmosphere brings a new life to the city. From their cozy lounges to their more intimate private booths and rooms, this is a place to be if you are looking for [...]

Give the Gift of Yoga with YYoga’s 5 Classes for $50

lucy — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:42:57 +0000

Christmas is fast approaching and this is a great gift of health and wellness. You can Treat yourself or purchase this for a member by adding 5 classes for $50 to any existing YYoga account!

Must be purchased by December 31, 2011. More than one may be purchased. All [...]

Brunch at La Brasserie

lucy — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:19:47 +0000

La Brasserie is open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and they do not take reservations. It is a small 35-seat Franco-German restaurant on Davie Street in Vancouver’s West End. The restaurant has a selection of classic comfort foods and carries over 30 European beers. If you walk by on [...]

Thai Massage at Sabai Thai Spa

lucy — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:43:20 +0000

I was invited to experience the Nuad Pra Kob (Herbal Compress Massage) at Sabai Thai Spa which combines deep massage with a combination of heat and an herbal treatment. Different parts of the body are massaged with oil, followed by a large herbal ball wrapped in a cotton compress that is applied with a special massage technique. The herbal compress contains many herbs which include ginger, lemongrass, turmeric and cumin. During the treatment, the warm herbal compress was applied to the navel area to stimulate the sen - the heat during this part awakens all the senese. [...]