As an honorary member of BC’s Sherlock Holmes Society for the last 20 years, I’m pleased to announce that First Impressions Theatre is presenting the Canadian Premiere of Holmes & Watson Save the Empire from February 27th until March 16th in North Vancouver. Damon Calderwood and Gordon Roberts as Holmes & Watson. Photo credit: Ryan […]
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On this day in 1833, James Murray Yale – namesake of Yale, BC and Yaletown in Vancouver – took command of the Hudson’s Bay Company at Fort Langley. He was 36 years old and had been with the company for half his life already. 1900s – Yale, BC. VPL Number: 41974. Photo credit: Edwards Brothers. […]
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Dining Out For Life is back for its 19th year with over 200 participating restaurants who will be donating 25% of their total food sales from breakfast, lunch, and dinner to the campaign on Thursday, March 7th. Dining Out For Life is BC’s largest restaurant fundraiser and it benefits two great Vancouver charities: Friends For […]
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The Friends of the North Vancouver District Public Library are hosting their popular book sale this weekend with fantastic deals for literary enthusiasts of all ages. Photo credit: heipei on Flickr When Friday, February 22, 2013 from 10:00am to 7:00pm; Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm; Sunday, February 24, 2013 from 12:00pm to […]
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Earth Hour is taking place on March 23rd this year as cities around the world participate in 60 minutes of powering off to show the impact that can be made through energy conservation. In preparation for this year’s campaign, the World Wildlife Fund (hosts of Earth Hour) are running the first Earth Hour City Challenge. […]
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