It was 124 years ago last Sunday (June 13th, 1886) that Vancouver was completely destroyed by fire. It began as a controlled fire to clear brush on the land, however it quickly spread out of control. The Great Vancouver Fire of 1886 Vancouver before the Great Fire, Water Street 1886. Archives item #Str P8 The […]

For the third year in a row we’ll be covering Canada Day in Surrey live from the Cloverdale Millenium Amphitheatre. John and I head out to Western Canada’s largest Canada Day celebration each year to provide live blogs, Tweets, photos, and videos. This year is no exception and with an ever-impressive line up, this free […]

I was just sent a link to this “Dear Vancouver” video on YouTube and I have to say, it’s pretty neat. One night after dinner a few months ago, John and I went for a walk in the West End. Even though I had traveled the same path hundreds of times before, I took out […]

The 3rd annual Wish Upon a Star: An Evening of Hope event benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation takes place Saturday June 19th. Happening at J Lounge on Bute (at Davie) the theme is a semi-formal masquerade ball and entertainment will include improv comedy and circus performances. Your $25 ticket also includes door prizes, cocktails, hors […]

While making my way around the region with the Canada Day series, I am happy to include Whistler’s Canada Day event. Whistler is a part of the “604” after all and they have a great lineup of activities and entertainment to compliment their Canada Day festivities this year. Where The resort municipality of Whistler When […]