Tonight the Vancouver theatre industry will gather at the Commodore Ballroom to celebrate the 31st Annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards (the “Jessie Awards” or “Jessies”). Nominees were announced in May and awards will be handed out in over 30 categories. Tickets for the Jessies are still available for $29.75 (plus service charges) through Ticketmaster online […]

Southern Alberta has been devastated by floods and rising river waters over the last week leaving the City of Calgary, and many surrounding areas, in a state of emergency. Most significant is a large amount of rainfall — up to 200 millimetres in some places. Add in ground that is already saturated because of some […]

It’s one of those moments in the life of a Pacific Northwest resident that everyone remembers — where they were, what they heard, what they thought it was. I was only a few months old when Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980 but from 500km away, people (like my mother) recall hearing the […]

Canada day at Canada Place will host a full day of celebrations on the shores of Downtown Vancouver on July 1st, from the Canada Day Parade to concerts, performances, and attractions. The city will be hopping all the way from the iconic sails down to Harbour Green Park and whether you can make it out […]

The second annual Surrey Door Open initiative invites the public to explore local attractions, venues, facilities, historic landmarks, and parks with self-guided tours and free admission all day on Saturday, June 22, 2013. About Doors Open The inspiration for Surrey’s Doors Open stems from origins in France where the first Doors Open event (La Journée […]