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With British Columbia’s award-winning wine country only a four hour car trip away, there are few excuses for not taking advantage of its proximity to Vancouver for a quick getaway.  And what better way to experience the region than at the Spring Okanagan Wine Festival, named one of Canada’s best small festivals.

The summer doesn't officially start for another month but the May long weekend is the unofficial kick-off to the season. Cowboys, rock legends, parties and concerts all help make up an exciting Victoria Day weekend.

Wow, wasn't that a week! The weather is turning a little more seasonal on the weekend but that doesn't mean there aren't some great things happening in the city.

The weatherman is predicting temperatures into the 20s so we're including a few outside activities with Jay's picks for the coming weekend.

The weatherman says the week's sun isn't going to last through the weekend so it's time to plan some indoor activities.  Here are Jay's picks for the coming weekend.

It’s another mixed bag for an early spring weekend, with a few suggestions for both inside and outside; just in case, you know, it rains.

Spring is definitely in the air; even the rain has a different scent as it mixes with the cherry blossoms and other blooms around the town. The season is definitely part of the mix with Jay’s picks for this weekend.

In a unanimous decision at its recent board meeting, the local Parks Board has voted unanimously to designate Sunset Beach as gay and nude through the summer months.

With the contestant deadline just past for The Amazing Race Canada, thousands of crazy Canuck couples have submitted video applications designed to convince producers that they should compete.  Among the craziest looking for a coveted spot on this inaugural season are Vancouver brothers Josh and Spandy Andy Rimer.

New Year's Eve in Vancouver is always a lot of fun. Here's what's happening in Vancouver's LGBTQ community to help you say good-bye to 2012!