When recently re-theming my site I created a Media Kit and within it I made sure to credit some people who have inspired and contributed to my blogging over the years, one of whom is Matthew Good. In August of 2006 I was invited to do my first live blog and it just happened to […]

Sitting with Duane, John, and Raul I’ve been calling out every now and then… “L” is for… and awaiting answers from the room. Raul was the first to pipe up with the “Lonsdale Quay” in North Vancouver which is the perfect “L” for this post. Photo credit: PatZ on Flickr I first visited the Quay […]

I had the chance to meet Keira two years ago this summer – outside of the blogosphere. It was several months before I saw her again but since that second time (when I tasted her chocolate torte with raspberry coulis) we’ve been great friends. Keira will be participating in the BCSPCA Paws for a Cause […]

Tucked between the Vancouver Aquarium and Lumberman’s Arch the Canadian Japanese War Memorial in Stanley park stands beneath the blossoming sakura as a quiet reminder. Here are some Flickr photos of this reminder. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr The memorial is in […]

Ioco is much more than a road that runs through Port Moody, its origins are rooted deep within the history of our entire region. From the City of Port Moody – Site clearing for the Imperial Oil refinery at Ioco began in 1913, followed by installation of the crude oil processing equipment in 1914. The […]