2sharesIn February it was announced that we would get a 745-foot aerial sculpture along Vancouver’s waterfront for TED. “Skies Painted with Unnumbered Sparks” went up last week, was illuminated on Friday night, and now we have just a few more days to take in its display. Made from soft fibers, this sculpture installation will be […]

0sharesThe Expo Line is undergoing a few upgrades and the most visible is taking place at Main Street Science World SkyTrain station. Main Street Science World SkyTrain Construction Update Construction began in 2013 and is expected to be complete by the end of 2014. Some of the upgrades you can expect include: An expanded east […]

4sharesThis morning I met a Canadian entertainment legend, a member of the Order of Canada, and one outstanding Ghostbuster. Dan Aykroyd is in Vancouver today for a public appearance at the BC Liquor Store to promote his Crystal Head vodka. You’ve probably seen it and wondered about its curious shape and Dan is here to […]

2sharesToday the CBC launched a very handy map, one that shows where the best (and worst) parking deals are located in Downtown Vancouver. Source: CBC Vancouver The Google Map shows meter parking as well as city-run EasyPark lots, where you might find a better deal parking in a lot than a nearby meter — or […]

68sharesThe largest automotive event in Western Canada, the Vancouver International Auto Show, returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre from March 25th to March 30th. Leading global manufacturers will be showcasing the hottest new models and trends, with the latest design and technology innovations. Presented by the New Car Dealers Association of BC, the Vancouver International […]

0sharesRain City Chronicles, Ken Tsui & Bestie present Das Lexikon — a mix of stories, supper, and German appreciation. Happening March 22nd, this event will be infused with Krautrock, German beer, entertaining stories inspired by German vocabulary handpicked by Rain City Chronicles, and a delicious bratwurst dinner by Bestie. After staging a memorable two night pop­up restaurant in a […]

0sharesWe have some excellent resources in Vancouver for finding where the best style of cuisine you’re craving might be served up. The Golden Plates and Best of the City provide a wide selection but there are also the Chinese Restaurant Awards, the results of which were released earlier this week. Photo credit: CogitoErgoShoot on Flickr […]

1shareBC’s first province-wide We Heart Local Partnership Program is here. It’s the best way to find local food, making it easy for consumers who are looking for local options. The We Heart Local Partnership Program is designed to provide greater consumer recognition for businesses and restaurants across BC offering local products or ingredients. The We […]

0sharesConverted from apartments in 1929, The Ritz Hotel in Vancouver was located at 1040 West Georgia. Radio station CJOR started there in 1926, before moving out in 1930, and the building was demolished in 1982. [Source: Emporis]. The hotel had another prominent tenant whose name keeps coming up in relation to the property: Mabel Ellen […]

376sharesMobile Madness is on now until April 3rd at Best Buy Mobile. Throughout this campaign you can get the hottest smartphones for $0 at Best Buy Mobile plus up to a $100 gift card with select smartphones. Options include (but are not limited to) a TELUS Samsung Galaxy S4, Koodo LG Nexus 4, Fido Samsung […]