Nominations are now open for the 34th annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. Recognizing local women for their contributions to their workplace, industry, and community, the awards will be handed out at a ceremony in May of 2017. Nominations Open You can nominate an individual or a workplace in the following categories: Arts, Culture & […]

The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret, East Vancouver’s beloved performance and production company that is known for creating fully immersive theatrical worlds, presents the Parade of Lost Souls: The Wild! on Saturday. Parade of Lost Souls Parade: October 29th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm After Party: October 29th from 9:00pm to 2:00am As it has for decades, the […]

On November 17th I will be sleeping outside in Downtown Vancouver so that homeless youth don’t have to. It’s a miserable evening in the cold (and rain) that I wouldn’t wish on anyone. There is a great part to the experience though, I get to help raise funds for Covenant House so that no youth […]

A cool fall rain is painting our town with all of colours of the season, as we get an occasional visit from the late autumn sun. Thank to those who shared photos with the Miss604 Flickr Group and #Photos604 on Instagram, the world can see that while Vancouver is often green and blue, it can […]

Once the Evergreen Extension opens, Metro Vancouver’s SkyTrain network will become the longest, driverless, automated rapid transit system in the world. Just ahead of this transition, that extends the Millennium Line to Coquitlam through Burnaby and Port Moody, some SkyTrain network changes have come into effect to ease this integration. SkyTrain Network Changes Now in […]

It’s so nice to come home to a warm, illuminated house on a cold and dark autumn day. Ever since John and I purchased smart home technology at Best Buy last Christmas we’ve been loving these automated comforts. Lights that turn on when it gets dark out, and a learning thermostat that knows when we’ll […]

Fan Expo Vancouver is returning, this time with a fall date and a long weekend lineup packed with talent. Fans of all ages are invited to attend Vancouver’s largest pop culture celebration as the highly anticipated phenomenon mixes comic, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming genres November 11-13, 2016. Fan Expo Vancouver Where: Vancouver Convention Centre […]

Thrill The World Vancouver is back again, joining other cities around the world for one big, global, simultaneous Thriller dance on October 29th, where local causes are also supported. Thrill The World Vancouver 2016 Where: Olympic Village Plaza When: Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 3:00pm (rain or shine). Arrive early (from 12:00pm) for rehearsals and […]

“Meet me at the YVR Canada Line Station,” I requested of John on his birthday. “But we’re not going anywhere and no one is visiting us.” I’m sure he was perplexed. On a Friday afternoon he hopped on transit from Downtown Vancouver to the airport where I was waiting by artist Susan Point’s Cedar Connection […]

The Government of British Columbia has declared October 31st to November 4th Variety Week in BC in support of Variety – The Children’s Charity. From Monday to Friday, you can tune into Global BC newscasts for stories, interviews and entertainment that will showcase how Variety helps organizations and kids in your own community and throughout […]