Canadian Ski Council's 2011 Discount Lift Pass Program

The Canadian Ski Council (CSC) is a non-profit organization whose mandate is to introduce people to the healthy lifestyle of skiing and snowboarding. The Canadian Ski Council is offering discount ski lift tickets, for as low as $20, as part of the 21st Annual Discount Lift Pass Program.

Approximately 150 ski and snowboard facilities across Canada are participating in the 2011/2012 program. There are 7 classes of ticket grouping (from $20-$62 per lift ticket) and passes can only be purchased in booklets of 20 lift passes. The lift passes can be used anytime across Canada at any of the participating facilities in the same ticket class. The lift passes can also be used individually and/or shared with family members, friends and/or colleagues.

Please Note:
• Read the mandatory rules and regulations page before purchasing.
• There are 7 different ticket classes/groupings in which the passes are sold.
• Limit of 4 lift pass packages (80 tickets) per household/business.
• Passes are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis or until passes are sold out.

>>> ORDER FORM (links to CSC’s online form) <<<

More Info? www.skicanada.org

Black + Blue

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 a nice night out with friends and family.  The decor is quite  glamorous with a feeling that you are in a mansion.

In terms of their appetizers, the feature is on their Black & Blue mini (beef) burgers topped with a soft homemade bun. Other notable appetizers on their menu (dinner) are their creamy lobster bisque with a hint of mushroom, as well as their oysters which are topped with chopped spinach, butter, and hollandaise. The Mac and cheese in a fried batter that is dipped in a light creamy sauce. A favorite appetizer is the roasted beef on a homemade bun, with the beef being cooked for over 10 hours. It was extra tender and flavourful! The night ended with a mini sundae which was nice and smooth with a fruity taste topped with a candy crunch.

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*Please note, this review is based on a media event and may not depict actual serving sizes or day-to-day quality and customer experience.

Location: 1032 Alberni Street Map Vancouver, BC (map)

SkyTrain Stop: Burrard Stn

Price: $15-$35+

More Info? www.blackandblue.ca

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 a nice night out with friends and family.  The decor is quite  glamorous with a feeling that you are in a mansion. In terms of their appetizers, the feature is on their Black & Blue (beef) mini burgers topped with a soft homemade bun. Other notable appetizers are their creamy lobster bisque with a hint of mushroom, as well as their oysters which are topped with chopped spinach, butter, and hollandaise. The Mac and cheese in a fried batter that is dipped in a light creamy sauce. My favorite appetizer is the roasted beef on a homemade bun with the beef being cooked for over 10 hours. It was extra tender and flavourful! I ended the night having a mini sundae which was nice and smooth with a fruity taste topped with some candy crunch.

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

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 classes expire February 28, 2012.

More Info? www.yyoga.ca