This month at The Cultch, Delinquent Theatre presents Stationary: A Recession-Era Musical, an indie-rock musical is about the moment when big dreams meet reality checks. The show follows six young employees of a floundering advertising company who struggle under the fluorescent lights of real life, where obligations and social niceties loom large. But in the […]
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The 7th Refresh Market is popping up in Squamish on April 25th with over 70 local designers, artists, and indie shops from all corners of the “604” — from Pemberton to Metro Vancouver. What: Refresh Market When: Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 10:00am to 5:00pm Where: West Coast Railway Heritage Park (39645 Government Rd, Squamish) […]
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There are two tulip festivals on now, within a 2 hour drive of Vancouver, that are splashing valleys and fields with a colourful array of petals. The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is on all month just south of the border in Washington, and the Tulips of the Valley Festival is on until April 12th (weather […]
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The Vancouver Biennale invites Vancouver’s Instagram community to join their first Biennale InstaMeet on Saturday, April 11th and I’m pleased to co-host this event with @missyjena. A photo posted by Vancouver Biennale (@van_biennale) on Apr 4, 2015 at 6:07pm PDT Where Meet at F Grass by Ai Weiwei, at the North End of Bute off […]
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Brentwood‘s Feel Good Fridays have returned this season, spreading some cheer and retail happiness. Every Friday from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, Brentwood is offering a first class guest services experience, including complimentary blow-outs from Regis Salon, express manicures from Brava Salon & Spa and relaxing massages by Life Enhancements, plus a full roster of fun for […]
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Fan Expo Vancouver is coming up this weekend as Sci-Fi celebrities, comic book artists, gamers, and cosplayers get together with fans for one mega pop culture convention in Downtown Vancouver. I had the opportunity to interview talented local comic book and storyboard artist Steve Skroce, who’s done work with Marvel and DC Comics, along with […]
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You can now enjoy perks and prizes when you participate in the #S6Lineup while you’re waiting for the latest and greatest Samsung smartphone technology. Samsung Canada is celebrating the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge with the launch of the #S6Lineup, a social media challenge to put Canadians first in line for this most coveted smartphone. […]
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Two years ago I wrote about our award-winning airport, recognized as one of the best in the world and the best on the continent. As a frequent traveller, I outlined some of the reasons why I love Vancouver International (“YVR”) so much and my list included its size and layout, its beautiful public art collections, […]
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Vancouver’s skyline is constantly evolving and while we still have some heritage gems, like the beloved Marine Building or Dominion Building, all that remains of some fantastic, extinct, architectural structures can fit in the palm of your hand. RENEW Gallery’s “Period Lighting and Decorative Accessories” collection contains some of these artifacts, which are being featured […]
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There are so many charming and scenic parts of the “604” that I’ve decided to go beyond my recent 12 Photos of Steveston and feature another area through photography this week. From freshwater lakes like Sasamat and parks like Rocky Point, to the shores at the eastern end of Burrard Inlet, historic Port Moody is […]
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