0sharesThe Inukshuk at English Bay is the focus of many photographs taken by locals and tourists alike. It stars with sunset views, sweeping inlet panoramas, and sparkling fireworks displays. It was the inspiration for the winning logo design for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics (which wrapped up 3 years ago this week). For this reason […]

1shareI think I may have seen the most exquisite vision of my life: Tight little rows of ballerina swans in flat feathered tutus moving into different formations, tilting their hips like feathers ruffling, tapping their toes on the floor like feathers fluttering, sometimes in unison, and always purposefully perfect. Photo courtesy of Ballet BC. This […]

192sharesThere are hockey fans and then there are super fans, three of which Pepsi has found in Vancouver who all bleed blue, white, and green. Pepsi recently did a photoshoot with three Canucks Super Fans who will be the basis of a billboard campaign in Vancouver. They include Mohan Singh Vinning (PunJohnny Canuck), Amie Nguyen, […]

1shareBack in January the Vancouver Canucks decided that with a new season they should introduce a new song for when their players hit the ice at Rogers Arena. While many loved U2’s “Where the Streets Have No Name”, almost just as many loathed it as the entry song. So, the Canucks tried a few options […]

0sharesIt starts out as an email to my contact form. A publicist, friend, or artist sends an email to tell me about a new album, act, or show that’s coming up in Vancouver. I’ll reply, possibly book an interview, and the next thing you know it I’m following the blossoming careers of performers like Mojave, […]

2sharesWE Vancouver’s Best of the City issue is now out for the week and I’m very honoured to not only be voted Best Local Blog but to also grace the cover of the newspaper. The Endless Meal took second place for Best Local Blog and Vancouver is Awesome had their first placing in the WE […]

0sharesWelcome to Gastown, Granville Townsite, Terminal City, the end of the line for the transcontinental railway! Rail is a big part of Vancouver with tracks filing through the city like veins leading to the heart. The theme of this week’s collection of photos from the Miss604 Flickr Pool is: Train Tracks. Photo credit: Eugene’s Likeness […]

9sharesThe UBC Arts Undergraduate Society hosts an annual Arts Last Lecture event and this year their very special guest is the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, former Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, current UNESCO Special Envoy for Haiti, and Co-President of the Michaëlle Jean Foundation. What: The UBC Arts Undergraduate Society Presents: Arts Last Lecture […]

0sharesBeing the one of the first towers to shape downtown Vancouver’s skyline, the Marine Building is as popular as ever with another event coming up in March. There’s Sunday at the Marine with the Vancouver Heritage Foundation on March 10th and Heritage Vancouver has also announced their annual Evening at the Marine Penthouse fundraiser. Photo […]

19sharesThe Vancouver International Salsafestival welcomes the global Latin dance movement through performances, parties, workshops, and more from March 7th to 10th at the Westin Bayshore. Salsafestival is expected to draw over 4,000 participants from beginners to pros and enthusiasts, mixing and mingling with 100 performers from 18 countries. Festivities kick off on Thursday March 7th […]