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BIL Conference Vancouver

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BIL is TED’s cousin and wherever the TED Conference goes, BIL follows. However, unlike TED’s exclusivity, BIL has a ‘pay what you can’ donation system and it also follows the very welcoming “unconference” model. What is an unconference? It’s a free-form conference where anyone can be a speaker and the schedule isn’t even created until […]

Archive Photo of the Day: March Weather

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It seems that “March Weather” in Vancouver has always meant that a stroll at the beach is in order, making us the envy of our East Coast counterparts who may still have snow in their forecast. In my search for early spring photos in the City of Vancouver Archives today I found an image of […]

Dining Out For Life 2014

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Dining Out For Life is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with over a hundred participating restaurants who will be donating 25% of their total food sales from breakfast, lunch, and dinner to the campaign on Tuesday, March 25th. Dining Out For Life is BC’s largest restaurant fundraiser and it benefits two great Vancouver charities: […]

The Getaway: Squamish

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Disclosure: Review — This is not a paid post. Views are my own. Access to Honda vehicles is granted by Honda Canada for a media review period. We paid our own way at the Howe Sound Inn. Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.

I’ve partnered with Honda Canada to take their vehicles out for a spin and explore our beautiful region. Most recently John and I took an Odyssey out to Squamish, one of our favourite day trip destinations. Overnight in Squamish We love Vancouver but one of its best qualities is that it’s so easy to escape […]