In a recent public appearance Ian Campbell, the Chief of the Squamish First Nation, suggested that Stanley Park return to its original name, Xwayxway (pronounced “kwhy-kway”). This has caused quite a stir locally with the thought of the international impact among other concerns. A Squamish elder raised the idea at the opening Wednesday of Klahowya […]

Today is Social Media Day around the world as initiated by the top social media resource (and most influential Twitter account on the planet) Mashable. While Vancouver hasn’t officially declared today “Social Media Day in Vancouver” like they did in Victoria, the social media community is hosting a meetup to get together and celebrate. It’s […]

The third annual Worldwide Photo Walk takes place July 24th and will see photographers of every level heading out and snapping photos as they stroll with a group. Photo credit: John Bollwitt in Flickr A photo walk is basically a walk around with your camera where you snap photos as you go. I’ve done photo […]

The BC Cancer Foundation’s Underwear Affair takes place July 11th as individuals and teams get ready to strip down for the cause. One team comprised of women is hosting a fundraiser to support their overall group efforts for the run. Team LACE Up, a part of the LACE campaign (Live Aware, Create Empowerment) has a […]

The Vancouver Heritage Foundation is hosting Hotdogs for Heritage Sunday July 11th from 11:00am until 3:00pm. Photo credit: to be, inspired on Flickr The main focus of the event is an architectural salvage sale, including items like hard-to-find heritage doors to sinks. You can also bring in your items for donation to the sale such […]

There’s no shortage of summertime fun in Vancouver this year with festivals, fairs, concerts and more. From outdoor movies to fireworks, the following events are happening in Vancouver this month. Photo credit: Ecstaticist on Flickr July 1, 2010 Japanese Canadian National Museum presents a touring exhibition from the Japan Foundation (until August 7th) Canada Day […]

Starting July 9th, 2010 YVR (Vancouver International Airport) will be hosting weekly entertainment and activities during Take Off Fridays. Both international and domestic terminals will have face painting, live DJs, “Food on the Fly” offers, and free samples from YVR’s shops including Absolute Spa, A&W, Daniel Le Chocolat Belge, Starbucks, and more. You can also […]

Canada Day 2010 is almost here and over the last few weeks I have been profiling events from Whistler to Langley that are (mostly) free and fun for the whole family including the re-lighting of the Olympic cauldron downtown. Here’s a roundup of each post by location: Granville Island July 1st, bike parade, concerts with […]

Over the next few weeks the Vancouver Public Spaces Network will be hosting a series of workshops that will help develop and outline “What would make Broadway a Great Street”. Broadway, 1994. Photo credit: CanadaGood on Flickr I received the following in an email from one of the event organizers: “We are particularly looking to […]

Vancouver’s outdoor movie series return this summer to one of our city’s most beautiful settings. The West End BIA will be hosting Dinner & a Movie, free outdoor movie nights in Ceperley Meadow at Stanley Park (right near Second Beach). Photo: Mezzoblue on Flickr July 7th, 2010: Mamma Mia July 14th, 2010: The Goonies July […]