Even though I’m down in San Francisco the emails about events around Vancouver have still been pouring in so here’s a quick heads up for a fun activity happening tomorrow. Photo credit: Adrie Mooi on Flickr / AdrieMooi.nl Bring the family to Jericho Beach on Sunday May 31st for the Great PedalheadsTM Treasure Hunt. It’s […]

For the last five years I’ve been writing about Stanley Park (beyond the sea wall) and one of my trusted information sources has always been the Stanley Park Ecology Society. They’ve hosted fun events like the winter humbug hike, were a great resource when I did my coyote sighting map, run programs like Ivy Busters, […]

Being a golfer over the last dozen years or so I love the driving range and hitting up the big courses however there’s just something relaxing about heading out to the local pitch and putt. Your skill level doesn’t need to be up to par (nor does your wallet need to be stuffed) in order […]

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“Urban Legend” by Dylan Schultz Next weekend at the West End Community Centre stop by to check out Art in the City, a visual art sale and showcase of over 60 local artists. Where West End Community Centre, 870 Denman Street, Vancouver When Friday, May 1st 7:00pm – 9:00pm Saturday, May 2nd 10:00am – 8:00pm […]

Each year in Vancouver the Canstruction competition and exhibition showcases talented individuals and teams who can design and create magnificent structures and sculptures by using nothing but cans of food. What Canstruction Vancouver – Public viewing of the exhibition Where The new Vancouver Convention Centre, use Thurlow street entrance When April 26 – May 3, […]

This year’s Earth Day celebrations in Metro Vancouver aren’t just taking place April 22nd, but they’re spanning across a week and two full weekends. Here’s a quick rundown of events around the region. Evergreen’s Earth Day Kicking things off the weekend before Earth Day, Evergreen’s Earth Day will see the planting of 4,000 native trees […]

With the Canada Line nearing completion it’s about time the businesses and shops along Cambie Street see the return of some much-needed foot traffic. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr To celebrate the re-opening of the street that felt the pains of the “cut and cover” construction there will be a street party April 25th […]

I love this time of year in the city. The grey and dreary winter days are behind us and although the rain still showers down every few days (or for a few days on end) it just makes everything so lush, green, and full of life. Walking up from Burrard SkyTrain the other night I […]

I’ve been able to experience the humour of Patrick Maliha and Art Factora weekly during my appearances on Talk14010am’s Afternoon Buzz so I’m happy to promote a show in which they are both performing tonight… for the sake of the kids! What: Flip N Comedy Show Against Gang Violence Where: Lafflines Comedy Club (26-4th Street, […]