Archive for October, 2011

Grand Villa Casino Night Away with Dueling Pianos

Comments 209 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Photo: Tourism Burnaby If you’ve driven Eastbound on Highway 1 from Vancouver you would have surely passed the Grand Villa Casino & the Delta Burnaby Hotel and Conference Centre. It’s quickly become a hot spot for Burnaby nightlife, casino play, and dining at EBO Restaurant & Lounge, Centro, Apetito, and Grand Dynasty. Every Thursday night […]

Recipe to Riches on Food Network

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Tonight Food Network Canada is premiering Recipe to Riches, their latest reality competition series where participants submit original recipes to see which will become the next President’s Choice retail item (along with a cash prizes for the winner). Hosted by Jesse Palmer (former NFL quarterback and contestant on “The Bachelor”), the episodes are separated into […]

Celebrating Fred Herzog

Comments 54 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Fred Herzog‘s photos of Vancouver during the 1950’s and 1960’s not only changed the way we see our city’s past but revolutionized the art of street photography. His crisp colour photos of Vancouver’s neon days give us a glimpse at days gone by along bustling downtown streets. In partnership with Vancouver’s 125th anniversary celebration, the […]

Family Halloween Events in Metro Vancouver 2011

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Halloween is a special time of year for children. They get to carve pumpkins, make crafts and decorate, dress up as their favourite characters, and bring in a haul of treats. As you get older the activities, parties, and experiences change until you’re fortunate enough to have a family of your own so you can […]

From the Miss604 Flickr Pool: Port Mann Bridge Photos

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Having just passed the half-way point in the construction of the Port Mann Bridge I thought I would showcase photos of the impressive 10-lane superstructure this week. The following is a collection of Port Mann Bridge photos (past and present) that have been contributed to the Miss604 Group on Flickr. I also received permission to […]