Fraser Valley Focus

This has been an exciting year for us here at Events Plus Management Ltd. Being in the events management industry, we're always looking for new ways to support the Exhibitors at our shows, the Fraser Valley Wedding Festival and the […]

If you love to cook, you've probably fantasized about running a food truck! The freedom to move to where the people are, the sunshine beaming down on you and your hungry customers, and a flexible menu on a chalkboard that […]

If you have a dream to build something that's your very own – a small business that you can grow, whether it starts as a side hustle and becomes your full time gig, or if you've just got an idea […]

We are so very, very lucky to live where we do. The Fraser Valley consistently ranks as one of the most liveable, accessible, inclusive, and most beautiful places on earth. And with spring now in full swing, now is the […]

If you've heard of period poverty, you probably heard about it related to other countries, mostly overseas. Period poverty refers to the ridiculously high cost of purchasing sanitary products for menstruating women, like pads and tampons. I'll bet most men […]

For any parent that has stood shivering in the rain on the sidelines of a soccer field, and told themselves they were doing something great for the kids, well, it turns out, you were absolutely right! Sports teach us a […]

In the last year, I'll bet you've adopted some new hobbies, like perhaps knitting, baking sourdough, or rearranged your furniture for the ten thousandth time? Or, maybe you're one of the many who took advantage of this time to get […]

It's the PERFECT week to talk about this, don't you think? Like you, I was not surprised to hear Dr. Henry and Minister Dix ask us not to travel outside of our health authorities. But instead of seeing that as […]

Marriage today is very different than it was 100 years ago, 50 years ago, or even 10 years ago. What does it take to plan a good marriage, and stay together? My guest today is a rather a-typical pastor at a church that describes itself as being pluralistic, relevant, and inclusive. Her self-description includes words like, “alternative” and “transformational”. She's also the co-host and producer of a new podcast called “Shift”. Her organization, the United Churches of Langley, has an open-door policy, and will marry any couple who have made the conscious decision to have a life together. They have a written policy of what they call “radical hospitality and support” to ALL couples, characterized by equality, mutuality, understanding, and flexibility.

Do you dream of lasagna? Cannelloni? Pasta e fagioli? (I sure do.) And I'm sure I'm not the only one. I mean, everybody loves Italian food. Everybody! Even if you don't consider yourself a cook, I'm sure you can throw together a little penne and olive oil once in a while. There's so much to know about Italian culture: the geography, the climate, the ancient history, the religion, and of course, the shoes! And today we're going to explore that through talking about food with someone who teaches and writes about authentic Italian cuisine, right here in the Fraser Valley.