Whitecaps Celebrate 1979 Championship with Home Opener Ticket Deal

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl Championship by offering 1,979 tickets for the March 2, 2019 home opener for just $19.79.

1,979 Tickets for $19.79

Single match tickets for all 2019 matches go on sale this Thursday, January 31 at 10:00am. Fans can sign-up for the ‘Caps Insider to receive pre-sale access to single match tickets, starting on Monday, January 28, 2019.

Whitecaps FC open their 2019 MLS season at 3:00pm on Saturday, March 2 at BC Place as head coach Marc Dos Santos leads the team for the first time against Minnesota United FC. Last year, the ‘Caps set a club record for home opener attendance with a sold-out crowd of 27,837 watching a 2-1 victory over Montreal Impact.

Single match tickets will be available for purchase at all Ticketmaster Ticket Centres, online, or Charge-by-Phone at 1-855-6-GO-CAPS (1-855-646-2277). BCAA members receive access to exclusive ticket offers.

Season ticket membership delivers the best deal on tickets for the 2019 season, providing access to every home match, as well as 15% off merchandise, special deals on Whitecaps FC Skills Camps presented by Bell, exclusive discounts with pub partners, and priority to Cascadia away tickets and member-only events.

Related: Whitecaps Reveal New 1979 Throwback Hoop Jersey for 2019; Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2019 Schedule


JCC Sports Dinner Honouree Greg Douglas aka Doctor Sport

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The JCC of Greater Vancouver ‘s 26th Annual JCC Sports Dinner is coming up on March 5th with special guests Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. The event includes spirited live and silent auctions, great food, outstanding company and important networking opportunities along with a tribute to Greg Douglas.

Greg Douglas aka Doctor Sport

Greg Douglas, aka Dr. Sport, has been one of the most prominent sports journalists and broadcasters in Vancouver over the last five decades. He was tagged with the nickname Dr. Sport by friends on a Maui golf course years ago when an annoying Hawaiian radio announcer concluded every item of his sportscasts with the words: “How do I know? Because I’m Doctor Sport!”

Greg Douglas JCC Sports Dinner

Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, his first on-air experience came about when he smuggled a portable radio to school in his lunch box and got caught listening to the call of a world series baseball game. His ‘punishment’ was to provide game reports over the PA to the entire school population for the balance of the series.

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Win Tickets to Align Entertainment Presents Annie in Burnaby

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Align Entertainment presents the cheerful escapades of little orphan Annie from February 1–16, 2019, at the Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby.

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Align Entertainment’s Annie. Photo by Emily Cooper.

Annie in Burnaby

Where: Michael J. Fox Theatre (7373 Macpherson Ave, Burnaby)
When: February 1–16, 2019 Including a Family Matinée February 2nd
Tickets: Available online now from $20

Following the successful fall production of A Christmas Story: The Musical, the Ovation Award-winning company closes the 2018/2019 season with the story of Annie, a plucky 11-year-old overflowing with infectious optimism and curly red hair. The Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical is set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, throwing into sharp relief the beauty of the spirited character’s hopefulness in dire times. Featuring a fresh cast of young local talent, the production is a heart-warming antidote to the long grey days of winter.

Several cast members will be making their Align Entertainment debut, including the bright-eyed Camryn Macdonald (Veruca in Delta Youth Theatre’s Willy Wonka Jr.) in the role of Annie and Arne Larsen (Dom Claude Frollo in Secondary Characters’ The Hunchback of Notre Dame) as Oliver Warbucks. Erin Matchette (Mrs. Schwartz in Align’s A Christmas Story) will play Miss Hannigan, and Laura Cowan (Fairy Godmother in Theatre Under the Stars’ Cinderella) will be Grace Farrell, Warbucks’ assistant who first finds Annie. Finally, the role of Sandy will be filled by a real dog that will be cast this month.

Win Tickets

I have a pair of tickets to give away to opening night on February 2nd at 8:00pm.

Here’s how you can enter to win:
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UPDATE The winner is Dani!

Whitecaps Reveal New 1979 Throwback Hoop Jersey for 2019

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC revealed their new 2019 kit today, inspired by the iconic design first introduced during the ‘Caps North American Soccer League (NASL) Soccer Bowl championship season in 1979.

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New kit pays homage to the ‘Caps 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl championship season

The Hoop Jersey will go on sale in early February at the new Official Store in Gastown. For your chance to win the 2019 Hoop Jersey, and for the latest updates on availability, sign up online.

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Jake Nerwinski in the throwback kit

The 2019 Hoop Jersey, crafted in conjunction with adidas, features the return of the wrap-around hoop made famous during the club’s NASL days. For the first time in the MLS era, the primary kit will feature a combination of white jersey, blue shorts, and white socks.

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“The tradition and history of this club is something that we are very proud of,” added Mikkel Strøjer, Whitecaps FC vice-president of brand and fan engagement. “To this day, many of our long-time fans and supporters talk fondly of their memories from the NASL days. We’re thrilled to bring that heritage back to the forefront with our 2019 kit.”

Some of the additional details include:

  • Deep sea blue collar 
  • Jock tag as a nod to the club’s 1979 logo
  • “1979 Champions” maple leaf badge
  • Red cresting for name and numbers, derived from the hoop kits of the early ‘80s

Whitecaps FC open the 2019 MLS regular season against Minnesota United FC on Saturday, March 2 at BC Place. Follow Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Twitter and Facebook for more information about the schedule and single game ticket purchases which will be available in February.

Get a Head Start on Spring Cleaning with an AspenClean Prize Pack

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I carted our holiday boxes (filled with lights, ornaments, and our tree) down to our storage locker recently. I opened the door and rearranged the contents: holiday box to the back, golf clubs and camping gear to the front. With a change of season comes reorganization, and a whole lot of cleaning, which is why I’m happy to offer up an early spring cleaning package from AspenClean:

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AspenClean is Vancouver’s premier house cleaning company, using only their proprietary 100% natural and eco-friendly cleaning products and offering a customer satisfaction guarantee. The house cleaning staff are carefully trained, bonded and insured. All the cleaning products and equipment are provided and they have flexible scheduling options to fit your needs. Try our easy online booking system and see why the Georgia Straight voted them “best cleaning service” for three years running!

Whether your home needs spring cleaning, you’re moving, or simply looking for a regular cleaning service, they can help. They provide healthy home and office cleaning services in Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster, Coquitlam, Richmond, and Port Moody. Services provided: Green house cleaning, maid service, natural cleaning, office cleaning, post construction cleanups and move in/move out cleanings.

The AspenClean award winning cleaning products are now available for purchase at Whole Foods, Choices, Meinhardt Fine Foods and other premium health foods stores.

Win an AspenClean Prize Pack

The prize pack includes:

  • A gift certificate (valued at $350 plus tax) for 2 hours of service with a team of 3 (6 person-hours). Valid within AspenClean service area.
  • AND a set of products valued at $100 including kitchen, bathroom and glass cleaners with matching microfiber cloths, SuperScrub powder, lavender dish soap, eucalyptus laundry detergent.
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Here’s how you can enter to win:
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Follow AspenClean on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more info. I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on January 31, 2019.

UPDATE: The winner is Sylvia!