Author Archive for Rebecca Bollwitt

West End Apartment Evictions

Comments 16 by Rebecca Bollwitt

We have lived in the West End for just over three years and we’ve really come to love our little neighbourhood. As soon as you stroll one block in from Davie or Robson the sounds of rushing traffic and trolley buses re-energizing turn to birds chirping, bicycle bells and lawn mowers. Deciduous trees act as […]

CBC Continues Twitter Election Coverage and Twitter Basics

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

During the Federal Election, the CBC had a few Twitter streams going and even shared some Tweets from some of this followers on air (through OrmistonOnline). They are now continuing their Twitter coverage throughout the Civic Elections in the Greater Vancouver area. In case I just lost you with “Tweets” and “Twitter” references he’s a […]

Red Poppies, White Poppies, No Poppies

Comments 11 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Photo credit: david on Flickr Last year I included a note about the great poppy debate in a blog post. I first heard about white poppies through a BBC article in 2006, and also from DaveO, who does an amazing White Poppies series on his podcast year-round. Both red and white are the colour of […]

Canucks Movie Forever Faithful

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

This Monday, November 10th, you can check out Forever Faithful: A Canucks Movie; a documentary following fans and players of the last 38 years of the franchise through the course of a season. The documented life of Canucks fans and their relationship with their team… and it’s not a horror movie. The film will be […]

Cornucopia Whistler's Celebration of Food and Wine

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

While we’re busy planning WordCamp Whistler (my official post about the event will be out next week) the village is bursting at the seams with libations and delicious treats this weekend with Cornucopia. Cornucopia is Whistler’s premier wine and food extravaganza. The annual event is a unique opportunity to mingle, mix and learn from acclaimed […]