I sunk into my own bed at around 7:15 this morning as the sun was beginning to brighten up the sky. I walked home from the Covenant House Sleep Out on West Pender at Hamilton because I somehow had the energy after only getting about 2.5 hours of sleep. Traffic lights changed for no one, […]

Snow is on the mountains, ski season is here, and there’s plenty to do around Metro Vancouver this weekend. You can catch Late Night Movies at the Rio Theatre on Friday, family fun at the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival on Saturday, and enjoy markets and ice skating on Sunday. Options are listed below and if […]

Santa Claus is coming to town in the 10th annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade on December 1st. While the parade in downtown Vancouver is the main attraction, it’s also part of a greater celebration and event that includes the community, local charities and businesses, and over 300,000 spectators. Photo credit: mountainhiker on Flickr Rogers Santa […]

Outdoor ice skating in Vancouver, photos from the City of Vancouver archives from the last 100 years at Lost Lagoon, Trout Lake and more.

The temperature has dipped below freezing in the city and this can really make us aware of those who do not have the necessities to keep them warm. Until November 25th you can participate in the Realtors Care® Blanket Drive with over 100 drop-off locations and this week, in another campaign, Blanket BC drop-off locations […]