The Stanley Park Train will be celebrating its 50th anniversary of operating the miniature railway with special events Friday, June 6th to Sunday, June 8th. 1966: Stanley Park train. VPL #42873 & 42874. Photographer Gordon F. Sedawie for the Province Newspaper. Stanley Park Train 50th Anniversary From 10:00am to 5:00pm daily, train rides will be […]

Fresh Air Cinema is back again this year, setting up its outdoor movie screens for communities to enjoy free screenings of blockbuster films, cult classics, and family favourites. Their complete 2014 event listings for outdoor movies in BC are available on Facebook, and will be updated throughout the season. Find Surrey, Delta, Tsawwassen over here, […]

Click here for 2015 listings! Fresh Air Cinema is back again this year, setting up its outdoor movie screens for communities to enjoy free screenings of blockbuster films, cult classics, and family favourites. Their complete 2014 event listings for outdoor movies in BC are available on Facebook, and will be updated throughout the season. Photo […]

The Arts Club is celebrating a spectacular milestone with its Bravo 50th Benefit, happening June 7th on Granville Island. Bravo 50th Benefit for The Arts Club Celebrate 50 years of artistic excellence at the Arts Club and help raise funds for the years to come. The event will showcase artists, patrons, and community partners for […]

The BC Children’s Hospital Foundation is hosting their 27th annual Miracle Weekend on Global BC at 7:00pm-11:00pm Saturday, May 31st and 10:30am-5:30pm on Sunday, June 1st. This two-day celebration showcases the best of the hospital, including patients, families, caregivers, and supporters while raising much-needed funds. BC Children’s Hospital Miracle Weekend 2014 Throughout Miracle WeekendMiracle Weekend, […]

We recently heard from some Midwest travellers who visited Vancouver this spring and it was fascinating to hear them remark not on the mountains and the ocean, of which locals are so proud, but our architecture. In particular, the brilliant glass along False Creek and Coal Harbour that has been forming like crystals since the […]

Fraser Valley Flood of 1948 – Local History and Photography. On this day (May 28) in 1948, the Fraser Valley Flood took its grip on the community, causing an estimated $20 million in damages (equal to over $210 million in 2010)

The Vancouver Canadians have invited local media personalities (myself included) to step up to the plate at Nat Bailey Stadium on June 11th for the annual Strike Out Heart Disease Celebrity Softball Game. We’ll play in a six-inning ball game at this historic stadium in support of the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation. I’d like to […]

#WhatsTheLink is a series about all that TransLink, Metro Vancouver’s transportation authority, is responsible for in the region. Join the conversation on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. These guest posts are written by Robert Willis. #WhatsTheLink: TransLink Helps Make 107,000 Bike Trips HappenEach Day in Metro Vancouver Bike to Work Week is time to celebrate and […]

There’s something special about Surrey Canada Day. It could be the food trucks that roll up each year, dishing up everything from kettle corn and smoothies to burgers and poutine. It could be the abundance of exhibitor tents and activations, engaging everyone from kids to adults with interactive displays, activities, and helpful information. Perhaps it’s […]