Archive for January, 2016

The Most Photographed Islet in Vancouver

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I’m going to go ahead and declare Whyte Islet, off of Whytecliff Park in West Vancouver, the most photographed little island in the region. Surrounded by water at high tide, and within walking distance from the pebbly beach when waters retreat, its position in front of glowing sunsets make it such a photogenic outcropping of […]

Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend

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You might be partied out from ringing in 2016 but if you’re looking for some low-key fun – or to simply chip your Christmas tree for a good cause – here’s what you can get up to this weekend: Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend Events that run for longer than three days in […]

Legendary Vancouver Big Band Leader Dal Richards Passes Away; 1918-2015

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Dal Richards, legendary band leader and Vancouver’s King of Swing, has passed away just ahead of what would have been his 98th birthday on January 5th. Richards played 79 consecutive New Year’s Eve gigs and was a part of the PNE for 76 years. He was a radio host, performer, lyricist, and much more to […]