On Friday July 24th Bev Davies will be launching Play it Loud, a showcase of some of her concert photography over at Chapel Arts. Sting in Vancouver – Flickr Photo © Bev Davies All Rights Reserved Bev Davies isn’t just a fantastic rock and roll photographer, she’s a legend. Chances are that any awesome punk, […]

Vancouver’s Pride Week is fast-approaching and as usual there are countless satellite events happening around the city making. One of such events is Pride in Fashion. Photo credit: Yvonne Chew On Thursday, July 30, gay culture strikes a pose at Celebrities nightclub in Vancouver Pride Week’s fiercest event: PRIDE In Fashion. Featuring some of the […]

It’s pretty much official that this is my summer of kayaking. This afternoon I’ll be heading out on the ocean once again to paddle through waves with the MEC Big Chop Summer Paddle Series. The Big Chop is a 10 race series happening Thursday evenings this summer, starting out in Vanier Park on the shores […]

Blogathon Vancouver 2009 is just days away and preparations for the first-ever “on location” Blogathon event are coming along smoothly. Sponsors so far include Kontent Creative (for the logo work), Workspace (venue), Dairy Queen (lunch), and Developmental Disabilities Association (dinner sponsor). The lovely and talented Rachael Chatoor will stop by to treat us to some […]

Last year’s inaugural VinoCamp Vancouver was such a success that it’s back again this August. As a special treat, the world’s first-ever CheeseCamp will compliment VinoCamp as well. “A different type of conference, VinoCamp CheeseCamp 2009 is designed for people interested in technology, wine and cheese as participants are encouraged to take photos of what’s […]

The City of Vancouver is requesting public input with regards to the fate of the Howe Shelter. Until July 22nd they are asking Vancouverites to complete this survey pertaining to interim housing options. Photo credit: seanorr on Flickr “On any given night, at least 1,600 people in the city don’t have homes and many more […]

After months of construction, closures and delays, Granville Street will once again come alive with a Canada Line party next Saturday. Photo: aecreations on Flickr On July 25th, from 2:00pm until 7:00pm, there will be a main stage setup on the 700 block of Granville Street that will feature local entertainment while the rest of […]

Yesterday I went for my first personal training session with Andy Shiu at O2 West. Last week John and I met with Andy to get a tour of the facility and learn a bit more about his philosophy, which were equally impressive and borderline mind-blowing. Andy has a strong background in the fitness industry and […]

Death Cab for Cutie performed at the Pacific Coliseum tonight in front of thousands of adoring fans. First up after opening act, Ra Ra Riot, was The New Pornographers who played a lovely set for their hometown crowd. When it came time for Death Cab for Cutie to hit the stage, front man Ben Gibbard […]

The totally un-canceled Celebration of Light fireworks nightime summer fun extravaganza blitz is upon us once again however this year a new radio station in town is spicing things up a bit. Photo credit: mark.woodbury on Flickr Shore 104 (104.1 on your FM dial) is presenting the Rogue Folk Shorefest, which is a series of […]