Archive for 2011

Pearl Jam in Vancouver, Win Tickets

Comments 263 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Last month it was announced that Pearl Jam and Mudhoney were coming to Vancouver as a part of Pearl Jam’s 20th anniversary tour. Tickets are about to sell out (if they haven’t already) and they’re available through Pearl Jam’s website for $69.50 (plus applicable service charges) with $2 from every ticket sold to be donated […]

Canucks Pride Around BC

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

This morning on Twitter I said, “Do I wear my #Canucks jersey all day today?” and promptly received dozens of replies about how that’s pretty much a no-brainer. Throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs (and even since the season began) you could feel the Canucks pride in this city. Flags replicated like bunnies on the tops […]

YWCA Women of Distinction Awards 2011: Live Blog

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The YWCA’s Women of Distinction Awards take place tonight at the Westin Bayshore as executives, innovators, and industry leaders from around our province gather to be honoured. I am proud once again to be the Social Media Sponsor of the awards and with that comes a live blog of the ceremonies tonight (as I did […]

BC Travel Tuesday: Week 8 Hotel Grand Pacific Victoria

Comments 211 by Rebecca Bollwitt

A bit late on the BC Travel Tuesday entry today but it’s another great getaway, to a familiar location. In case you’re just tuning into the series, we’re now 8 weeks into the 12 week series that is showcasing some of BC’s best accommodations and destinations. backyardbc is a new travel website designed specifically for […]

Watch the Stanley Cup Finals Outside

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Vancouver Canucks fans have gathered in living rooms, pubs, restaurants, and public spaces to view the action on the ice. While there was a bit of a push for City of Vancouver to open up Rogers Arena during away games (tickets for that will be available this week), I really […]