Live at YVR Storyteller Search

Comments 8 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver International Airport (“YVR”) is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year and to mark this milestone, they’re hosting a unique video contest.

They would like to find someone who can live at YVR (and not leave Sea Island) for 80 days. This person will share their experiences through social media and share video updates for the YVR Connections blog. Whoever wins the Live@YVR contest will be staying at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel and be given an HD camera for their reporting. They’ll be able to go behind the scenes and answer many questions people might have about an airport. What happens in the wee hours of the morning? Where does your luggage go?

YVR Domestic Terminal

As someone who takes an average of 30 flights a year, I truly appreciate our beautiful airport and how it’s become a part of our community. From the Observation Area, to Take Off Fridays (returning this year), and its awe-inspiring artwork and design.

YVR - Aboriginal totem figures in the departure lounge of Vancouver Int'l Airport Hetux the Thunderbird YVR Link Building Totem Pole
Photo credit: malyousif, Jason Coburn, s.yume

If you think you have what it takes to cover 80 days at YVR, you can enter by video on the contest site (powered by Strutta) by July 18th. The Live@YVR storyteller will begin their 80 days at the airport August 17th, 2011.

Archives Photos of the Day: Summer

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Yesterday was the first day of summer and the season hit Vancouver with a wallop of sunshine. To celebrate the parting of the clouds and the freeing of toes from closed shoes, I searched the Vancouver Archives for some simmering summer shots from days gone by.


1895 – Vancouver Cycling Club at Prospect Point. Vancouver Archives Item# St Pk P174.

1920 – Kits Beach. Vancouver Archives Item# CVA 99-1225.

1929 – Swimming float at English Bay. Vancouver Archives Item# CVA 99-2470.

1930 – English Bay scene. Vancouver Archives Item# CVA 99-2118.

1947 – Kits Beach. Vancouver Archives Item# Be P83.

NKTOBSB at Rogers Arena

Comments 175 by Rebecca Bollwitt

New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys (“NKOTBSB“) are coming to Rogers Arena July 9th with special guest, Matthew Morrison of Glee.

NKOTBSBKevin Jagger has a pair of tickets and he’d like to give them away to one of my readers. You might remember Kevin from my profile last September as he is training for his Long Track Long Shot.

If you would like to win two (lower bowl) tickets to the concert next month, here’s how you can enter to win:

  • Leave a comment on this post naming your first concert (1 entry)
  • Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
  • I entered to win tickets to @NKOTBSB in #Vancouver from @KevinJagger & @Miss604 http://ow.ly/5npsm

    I will draw one winner on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 12:00pm.

    Update The winner is Julie!

    PNE Concerts 2011 & Free Kids Admission

    Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

    The PNE returns for its 101st year this summer with an exciting summer entertainment line-up and a big announcement for families.

    The Summer Nights concert series will feature the following acts and performers at the WestJet concert stage:

    West Coast Wheel'ersAugust 20 One More Girl
    August 21 Miranda Cosgrove
    August 22 Crystal Shawanda
    August 23 Chris Isaak
    August 24 Serena Ryder and The Beauties
    August 25 En Karma & South Asian Arts
    August 26 Air Supply
    August 27 Kim Mitchell
    August 28 Lea Salonga

    SwingingAugust 29 Kenny Rogers
    August 30 Donny Osmond
    August 31 Elvis Night with Red Robinson
    September 1 Cheap Trick Wilson Phillips
    September 2 Daryl Hall & John Oates
    September 3 Delhi 2 Dublin
    September 4 Stereos
    September 5 Andrew Allen & Hey Ocean!

    New entertainment includes Evolution of Extreme snow-cross, TapTastic, and the Peking Acrobats. You can also enjoy classic fair attractions such as the Superdogs, 4H and pig races, Pop City (nightly fireworks), and Dal Richards with his orchestra.

    Playland will be open (ride tickets purchased separately) with their new ride, the Atmosfear.

    It was also announced this morning that throughout the run of the fair, August 20th until September 5th, children 12 13 and under will get in free*.

    “This is British Columbia’s favourite family event, an annual tradition for generations of British Columbians and the high point of summer for our city,” says President and CEO Mike McDaniel (via Press Release I received this morning).

    “Our decision to offer free admission to children 12 13 and under is the evolution of our decades-long, highly-successful School Ticket Program. We wanted visitors, particularly families to be able to visit the Fair on multiple occasions over the 17 days.”

    Children’s entertainment includes Caillou, Toopy and Binoo, Max & Ruby, the Care Bears, Bobs & LoLo, Sid the Science Kid, Curious George and more.

    *A maximum of 5 children will be allowed free admission for each paying adult that accompanies them on any day of the fair. With no tickets or coupons required, this is a big boost for families who want to have a day out exploring this local summertime staple.

    NHL Awards 2011

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    Hockey’s most outstanding players from the 2010-2011 season will be honored and recognized at the 2011 NHL Awards Wednesday, June 22nd.

    NHL AwardsLive coverage will begin at 7:00pm Eastern / 4:00pm Pacific and I’ll be covering the awards (red carpet and all) live from the Palms in Las Vegas. Updates will be made to this post if possible throughout the evening.

    Here are this year’s nominees including six of our Canucks (updated throughout the event):

    James Norris Memorial Trophy
    The James Norris Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position. (presented by Kevin Smith & Cobie Smulders)
    Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins
    Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings* recipient
    Shea Weber, Nashville Predators

    Bridgestone Messier Leadership Award
    The Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award presented by Bridgestone has been awarded since 2006-07 and is awarded “to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice during the regular season.”
    Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins *recipient
    Shane Doan, Phoenix Coyotes
    Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings

    Art Ross Trophy
    Presented to Daniel Sedin by Jay Mohr

    Daniel Sedin
    Daniel Sedin

    Frank J. Selke Trophy
    The Frank J. Selke Trophy is an annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game. The winner is selected in a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association at the end of the regular season.
    (presented by Criss Angel)
    Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings
    Ryan Kesler, Vancouver Canucks* recipient
    Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks

    Ryan Kesler
    Ryan Kesler being interviewed after winning the Selke

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