Archive for October, 2011

Vancouver ComedyFest 2012

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Tickets go on sale for Vancouver ComedyFest 2012 this week for live shows including Margaret Cho, David Hasselhoff, Carol Burnett, Jeremy Hotz, and the incomparable Betty White. What Vancouver ComedyFest 2012 When February 16-26, 2012 Where Venues include The Centre, The Orpheum, The Vogue, Lafflines, and ComedyMIX Tickets On sale this Friday, October 21 at […]

Occupy Vancouver in Photos

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The Occupy Vancouver event began today in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery to show solidarity for Occupy Wall Street and to voice opinions and concerns over our own issues with the economy, politics, and everything in between. Twitpic from GlobalBC courtesy of Jennifer Palmer “The grassroots protests had Canadians expressing their disenchantment with the […]

VIFF 2011: Award Winners

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The 30th Annual Vancouver International Film Festival wrapped up last night at the closing gala following a screening of The Kid With a Bike by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. With the end of the festival comes the awards, both juried and as-voted by the fans. Canadian Images Shaw Media Award for Best Canadian Feature Film […]

Granville Island Brewmaster’s Dinner at The Sandbar

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Something I’ve come to appreciate in recent years is the Brewmaster’s Dinner. While you may have had wine pairings with your meal courses, just wait until you have perfectly matched brews to go with everything from your salad to your banana cream pie. If you haven’t yet discovered this wonderful culinary experience you’re in luck […]

Vancouver Icons: Crab Sculpture

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It was 43 years ago today that crab sculpture was installed in front of the Museum of Vancouver and Planetarium in Kitsilano. Photo credit: Lester Chung on Flickr The stainless steel piece by George Norris takes inspiration from a First Nations legend that told of a crab guarding the entrance to the harbour [source]. The […]