0sharesNominations are currently open for the Vancouver Awards of Excellence, Vancouver’s new civic awards program that recognizes outstanding achievements made by individuals — adults, youth and children — organizations, and businesses. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr “Consisting of 21 awards in six categories, the Awards of Excellence celebrate excellence in achievements that benefit all […]

157sharesRoger Michell’s charming romantic comedy Le Week-end is now playing at the Fifth Avenue Cinemas in Vancouver. Le Week-end is a beautifully observed, funny and poignant story about the nature of love and commitment, as a husband and wife yearn to recapture their youthful fearlessness, lack of responsibility and idealism. In the film, a long-married […]

1shareThe biggest awards in the aviation industry were handed out in Barcelona today and for the 5th year in a row, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has been named the Best Airport in North America. Photo credit: Zorro1968 on Flickr YVR Airport Named Best in North America The news was announced on @YVRAirport‘s Twitter account this […]

0sharesThe Cleveland Dam holds Capilano Lake in North Vancouver, which is used for drinking water and is a part of Capilano River Regional Park. Completed in 1954, it was named for Ernest Cleveland, first chief commissioner of the Greater Vancouver Water District. Archives# CVA 275-20 Looking Down at the Cleveland Dam Local photographers love peeking […]

7sharesThe Sonic Boom Festival is a multi-day celebration of music by BC composers. Each year a composer in residence is featured along with talented musical ensembles and dozens of new works by emerging and established BC composers. What: Sonic Boom 2014 Festival of New Music by BC Composers When: March 26th to March 30th, 2014 […]