0sharesThis weekend, the exhibit Babes & Bathers: History of the Swimsuit opens at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. “As a city surrounded by water, going to the beach and owning a swimsuit is an essential part of both our wardrobe and our Vancouver identity. Drawing primarily on the collections of fashion historian Ivan Sayers, the Maritime […]

7sharesIt’s easy to get out and about in Metro Vancouver especially when the sun is shining and we have so many amazing destinations for playing, resting, hiking, and soaking the season in at the beach. You don’t need to fully disconnect to have a good time and the mobile phone in your pocket can actually […]

0sharesThe Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks combine the world’s largest offshore fireworks competition with a seaside festival complete with free concerts, food truck fare, and the Concord Pacific Seawall Challenge which is now in its second year. On July 26th, the first fireworks night this season, friend and family teams can compete for cash prizes […]

0shares#WhatsTheLink is a series about all that TransLink, Metro Vancouver’s transportation authority, is responsible for in the region. Learn more at Translink.ca/WTL and join the #WhatsTheLink conversation on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, The Buzzer Blog, and here of course! Transit Shapes Your Region and Helps to Make it More Livable Transit has played an important role […]

13sharesLatin America Week is upon us as the city comes to life with festivals, food, music, and much more with sizzling salsa in the summer sunshine. Presented by Latincouver, Latin America Week in Vancouver runs June 28 until July 6, 2014 with an opening party happening out on the water with a Salsa Cruise June […]

143sharesSquamish Days are coming up July 31st through August 4th as the community celebrates 100 Years of Squamish and the 57th annual Squamish Days Logger Sports Festival. The weekend will be packed with fun for the whole family, from participation in a 10km run to sitting back and enjoying a wacky parade and live music, […]

0sharesThe Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards (“The Jessies”) are being handed out in Vancouver tonight in a ceremony and reception at the Commodore Ballroom. Miss604 is once again the proud social media sponsor of this event, honouring the very best in local theatre, and I’ll have live coverage and photos available throughout the night. If you […]

1shareSalt Spring Island is a lush, bucolic gem that blends forests and mountain lookouts with valley vineyards and the very best of seaside living. Over the years John and I have come to appreciate many aspects of the Salt Spring, from piling wood onto our fireplace at Hastings House in winter, to cycling around the […]

0sharesTonight the Vancouver theatre community will be honoured during the 32nd annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards, and while this may mark the end of the season, there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy local theatre this summer. Summer Theatre in Vancouver June 2014 THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Dates: June 6th to June 29th, 2014 […]

39sharesWelcome summer and sunshine at the Sea to Sky Gondola this Saturday! The province’s newest attraction, with epic panoramic views of Howe Sound and surrounding mountains — including the legendary Stawamus Chief — is hosting a Summer Soltice celebration tomorrow. Where Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish When Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 9:00am to […]