Archive for February, 2013

5 Reasons to Love Roller Derby

Comments 1 by Guest Author

The Terminal City Rollergirls recently released their 2013 season schedule for their flat-track roller derby bouts at Kerrisdale and Minoru arenas. Almost everyone I know either wants to attend a bout or get into roller derby, is completely addicted to it or thinks it’s the coolest thing ever. For this reason, I followed up with […]

Vancouver Giants Gordie Howe Night

Comments 41 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Gordie Howe – Mr. Hockey – is celebrating his 85th birthday with the Vancouver Giants on Friday, March 1, 2013. The Giants will take on the Lethbridge Hurricanes wearing Howe tribute jerseys while the crowd is treated to special guest appearances, giveaways, and plenty of activities. Photo courtesy of the Vancouver Giants Gordie Howe is […]

Sunday Morning at the Marine

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver Heritage Foundation has partnered with JJ Bean Coffee Roasters for an informative workshop focusing on the Marine Building, one of Vancouver’s most well-loved structures. As one of the building’s most recent tenants, JJ Bean will host Sunday Morning at the Marine and shine a spotlight on this art deco gem. Photo credit: Vancouver […]

Aerial Photos of Vancouver From My News1130 Air Patrol Ride Along With Kim Seale

Comments 8 by Rebecca Bollwitt
Disclosure: Unpaid, Personal Opinion — This is not a paid post or endorsement. I just thought it would be really cool to head into the skies with Kim Seale and indeed it was! Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.

On Thursday afternoon I was flying between 1,000 and 1,300 feet above the Lower Mainland with News1130 Radio‘s Kim Seale as she put in her afternoon shift from her “office in the sky”. Kim takes off twice a day, for about three hours each time, during the morning and afternoon rush hours. She spots stalls, […]

Diversity Health Fair 2013

Comments 29 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The 9th annual Diversity Health Fair is coming up on the weekend with over 50 health and wellness exhibitors and resources provided in at least half a dozen languages. It is the largest event of its kind in Canada and has evolved into one of the most exciting and dynamic multicultural events in the Lower […]