Archive for August, 2012

London 2012 Paralympics Guide: Broadcast, Schedule, Social Media

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The London 2012 Paralympics get underway today and our Team Canada members are ready to represent and make us proud. You can find a list of BC athletes competing in the Paralympics here and a full Team Canada roster is available online. Cover Photo: Canadian Paralympic Committee on Facebook Television & Web Broadcasts Paralympic.ca will […]

September Events in Metro Vancouver 2012

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The Fair at the PNE will close and the kids will return to school but summer isn’t over just yet. Between more festivals, outdoor activities, film and theatre festivals, there’s plenty on tap for September in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Photo credit: KateDW™ on Flickr Saturday, September 1, 2012 Gastown BBQ & Chilli […]

BC Travel Tuesday Week 6: Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort

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The BC Travel Tuesday series concludes for another season as we’ve given away over $3500 worth of hotel stays and experiences for properties around BC. Thanks to everyone who entered and to my contest partner, Backyard BC. Featuring a variety of hotels and resorts located throughout the province, Backyard BC provides residents of British Columbia […]

Victory Square Block Party 2012

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Summer isn’t over yet as free, music-filed events still take to the streets in downtown Vancouver. On Sunday, September 2nd you’ll be able to enjoy the Victory Square Block Party presented by Megaphone Magazine and Music Waste. Photo credit: Clayton Perry Photoworks on Flickr Soak up entertainment from local bands (The Ballantynes, Indian Wars, Mode […]

From the CBC Archives

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A boy and girl playing with a chained bear in their front yard in Kitsilano, a horse-drawn taxi rolling down Cordova Street, the Hotel Vancouver on the corner of Granville and Georgia. These are all images that I have featured during my weekly history photo series and have mostly been sourced from the City of […]