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Archive for June, 2011

The Merchant of Venice at Bard on the Beach

by Michelle Kim

Director Rachel Ditor’s interpretation of The Merchant of Venice is probably one of the best productions I’ve ever seen at Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival, now in its 22nd season. Ditor clearly translates the text into fantastic direction for her actors, all of whom give outstanding performances. The story follows Bassanio (Charlie Gallant) who […]

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Britney Spears at Rogers Arena

Comments 161 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Britney Spears is bringing her Femme Fetale Tour to Rogers Arena on Canada Day, July 1st with special guests Nicki Minaj, Jessie and the Toy Boys, and Nervo. She’s come a long way since 1999’s Baby One More Time and ticket sales for this tour exploded when they were the deal of the day on […]

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Live at YVR Storyteller Search

Comments 8 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver International Airport (“YVR”) is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year and to mark this milestone, they’re hosting a unique video contest. They would like to find someone who can live at YVR (and not leave Sea Island) for 80 days. This person will share their experiences through social media and share video updates […]

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Archives Photos of the Day: Summer

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Yesterday was the first day of summer and the season hit Vancouver with a wallop of sunshine. To celebrate the parting of the clouds and the freeing of toes from closed shoes, I searched the Vancouver Archives for some simmering summer shots from days gone by. 1895 – Vancouver Cycling Club at Prospect Point. Vancouver […]

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