Trevor Linden to Join BC Hockey Hall of Fame

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One of Vancouver’s most beloved Canucks, Trevor Linden, will be inducted into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame this weekend. Born and raised in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Linden spent 10 years with the Vancouver Canucks before moving on to the New York Islanders, Montreal Canadians, and the Washington Capitals.

Retiring #16 Trevor Linden
Photos by: splityarn & Stephen Dyrgas on Flickr

In 2001 Linden returned to Vancouver where he played out the rest of his career. His number 16 was raised to the rafters of GM Place (now Rogers Arena) in 2008 — his was only the second number to be retired, the first being Stan Smyl’s number 12.

Linden was a driving force behind the team’s 1994 cup and truly put heart into Vancouver hockey, being active with local community groups, non-profits, and Canuck Place Childrens Hospice. Linden took on responsibilities and leadership including being the President of the NHLPA during the infamous lockout of 2004. He’s so well-known and respected in town that there are over 300 groups on Facebook dedicated to everything from naming a street after him to making him the Mayor of Vancouver.

The BC Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Penticton. Previous Canucks family members that have been inducted include Orland Kurtenbach, Pat Quinn, Steve Tambellini, Tom Renney, Cliff Ronning, Brian Burke, Dave Babych, Greg Adams, Harold Snepsts, Fred “Cyclone” Taylor, Geoff & Russ Courtnall, Doug Lidster, and the Patrick Family who shaped the way we play hockey today.

Celebration of Light 2010 Fireworks Photos: Team USA

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Last night the 2010 Celebration of Light began its run with a performance from Team USA. The colourful explosions above the city could be seen and heard from English Bay to Boundary. After every fireworks night I will be looking through the Miss604 group pool on Flickr for any photos submitted from the previous night’s events. The following are some Team USA photos that have already been added.

Boats Heading out to Vancouver's Celebration of Light Fireworks in English Bay
Photo credit: Susan Gittins on Flickr
Celebration of Lights 2010: USA
Photo credit: zzinger on Flickr
USA Fireworks Show at Vancouver's Celebration of Light in English Bay
Photo credit: Susan Gittins on Flickr
Celebration of Lights 2010: USA
Photo credit: zzinger on Flickr
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Photo credit: Darko Sikman on Flickr
Celebration of Light
Photo credit: Bryanh on Flickr
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Photo credit: Darko Sikman on Flickr (best viewed large)
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Photo credit: Tyler Ingram on Flickr
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Photo credit: Tyler Ingram on Flickr

Please feel free to add your images to the Miss604 group on Flickr anytime. For some tips on where you can view the fireworks (and get some unique angles such as these) check out my Celebration of Light 2010 Guide including viewing spots, road closures, bike and transit info.

Vancouver Pride Week 2010

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Vancouver Pride Week is one of the summer’s most well-attended events with over 500,000 participants and spectators who check out various events including the highlighted Pride Parade each year.

List of Events

What: Picnic in the Park
Where: Brockton Oval, Stanley Park
When: Saturday July 24, 2010 at 11:00am
Who: Youth-friendly, family-friendly

What: Pride in Art – Coming Unbuttoned
Where: Roundhouse Performance Centre
When: Tuesday July 27, 2010 at 7:00pm

What: Pride in Art – The Gayest Show on Earth
Where: Roundhouse Performance Centre
When: Tuesday July 27, 2010 at 9:00pm

What: Pride Movie Night
Where: Vancity Theatre (Davie at Seymour)
When: Thursday July 29, 2010 at 7:00pm

What: Pride Weekend Launch
When: Friday July 30, 2010 at 12:00pm
Where: J Lounge, 1216 Bute Street (off Davie)

What: TELUS Davie Street Pride Party
When: Friday July 30, 2010 at 7:00pm
Where: Davie Street from Burrard to Jervis
Info: Road closures start at 3:00pm until 12:00am

What: Terry Wallace Breakfast
When: Saturday July 31, 2010 at 9:00am
Where: Davie and Bute

What: Sunset Beach Pride Festival
When: Sunday August 1, 2010 at 11:00am
Where: Sunset Beach Festival Site
Who: Youth-friendly, family-friendly
(19+ beer garden)

What: Pride Parade
When: Sunday August 1, 2010 at 12:00pm
Where: Robson Street to Denman Street to Beach Ave.
Who: Youth-friendly, family-friendly
Info: Road closures start at 8:00am with streets cleaned and re-opened by 3:00pm

The pride parade is one of the largest of its kind in Canada and is always fun, colourful, and so energetic. Follow @VancouverPride on Twitter for updates and share your photos with them on Flickr.

The Vancouver Pride society brings together members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender community, their friends, allies and supporters in celebration of the unique spirit and culture of the LGBT community by producing free quality, inclusive events such as the Pride Parade & Pride Week Festival Events.

Update Photos from the Pride Parade are here.

How to be Fire Safe this Summer in BC

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This Friday campfires will be banned in all BC Parks due to the dry conditions of forest timber. The ban includes most of Vancouver Island, except a two-kilometre stretch along the island’s outer coast, and spans the mainland from the Lower Mainland to the Coast Mountains [CBC News].

Whistler to Vancouver the long way: August 2009
Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr

It should also be noted that the risk of forest fires exists not only in campgrounds and Provincial recreation areas, but in our local parks and backyards as well. It seems as though each summer there is a small fire in a hollowed out stump in Stanley Park due to a discarded cigarette butt or attempted camp fire.

Here’s how you can be fire safe locally and around the Province:

  • Mow your lawn and prune hanging trees regularly
  • Avoid accumulations of yard debris, junk, building materials and other combustible items around your property
  • Avoid having backyard bonfires during the hot summer months
  • Do not smoke and do not discard cigarette butts in parks (this ban is already in place at Lighthouse Park)
  • Only have BBQs in designated park areas or cleared areas of your patio or yard
  • Friday’s ban on the South Coast and Vancouver Island includes campfires, fireworks, tiki torches and burning barrels
  • If you see something smoking or smoldering in the forest, you can report it right away by calling *5555 (mobile) or 1-800-663-5555.

    Useful links:
    Current forest fire danger rating
    Current forest fires
    Recreation Sites and Trails BC
    BC Forest Fire Information – FireSafe BC